<ul><li>Fred Brooks coined the term “second-system effect” to describe the phenomenon where a successful first system is followed by an over-engineered, overly complex second system.</li><li>Developers tend to pack the second system with every feature they previously wished for, leading to complexity, delayed schedules, and quality issues.</li><li>Examples like Netscape 6 and Windows Vista showcase how second systems can suffer from overloading and bloat, impacting technical, product, and organizational aspects.</li><li>Understanding the issues in version 2 and the consequences of the second system is crucial to avoiding the pitfalls of Second-System Syndrome.</li></ul>

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