Ask HN: Is shipping speed the most important metric?

Ever since the advent of AI tools in our workflows, it became even more obvious to me how companies (and most developers) brag about how fast they can deliver value.

As a career-switcher, I always considered programming an activity that lies somewhere between craft and mathematics. However, it feels like we lean towards math Olympiad standards when it comes to recognizing and rewarding one's expertise in the industry.

May I ask: Am I disillusioned, out of touch, or am I right? And why is that? I'm not talking just about startups on seed stage because it's really obvious to me how these are companies that have to hit the market ASAP somehow. But I noticed that trend even in corporate environments (at least in Greece), where the fast shipper gets praised and rewarded, and those who take an extra time to handle complexity introduced are not only frowned upon but they're also perceived as negative assets.