Building Applications for Quality` emphasizes the importance of balancing speed with quality in software development. The author notes that startups often prioritize speed over quality, leading to "code debt" and increased maintenance costs. Facebook's motto change from "Move Fast and Break Things" to "Move Fast with Stable Infrastructure" highlights the value of prioritizing stability. Establishing a set of rules and processes for development can help balance speed and quality, reducing code debt and improving productivity. Utilizing strongly supported third-party resources and planning workflows upfront can normalize development processes, leading to more reliable and maintainable codebases.