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Alex Fedorov | 10xSWE

  1. Preemptive design specialization often leads to more issues down the line. Stick to what you know you need.

  2. Why wait for a formal code review when you can do an ad-hoc session? If you spot an issue or improvement in code, invite the responsible team member for a quick, on-the-spot review. 🖥️

  3. Questioning the business value of a task is not just about rejecting wasteful work. It's also an educational exercise that increases the team's understanding of the business, customer, and product. 📚

  4. 👥 Surround yourself with people who inspire you. Use their expertise as a benchmark for your own growth. Learn from them, get feedback, and rise.

  5. 👥 Surround yourself with people who inspire you. Use their expertise as a benchmark for your own growth. Learn from them, get feedback, and rise.

  6. Continuous refactoring is a trainable muscle. Do it hundreds of times per day, and you'll be ready to tackle massive architectural changes with almost zero risks. It's not just a practice; it's a skill set.

  7. Think a task list is overkill for small tasks? Maybe. But when tackling large, complex problems, it's your best friend. It'll keep you aligned and laser-focused. 🎯

  8. Reach and Endurance: Understand the boundaries of a problem—how much it 'reaches' into other aspects of your life and how long it will 'endure.' It'll help you strategize solutions more effectively.

  9. 💡 Inaction is costlier than wrong action. If you're still contemplating, you've already lost valuable time. Embrace uncertainty and act, you can always pivot.

  10. Integrity isn't just about keeping promises; it's also about refusing work that doesn't align with your ethics. Your values are your moral compass in a world of complex decisions. Stick to them. 🧭

  11. 🧠 Struggling with complex input scenarios? Use the 'Triangulation' technique to test one variable at a time. Say goodbye to missed and over-tested scenarios.

  12. Questioning the business value of a task is not just about rejecting wasteful work. It's also an educational exercise that increases the team's understanding of the business, customer, and product. 📚

  13. Why wait for a formal code review when you can do an ad-hoc session? If you spot an issue or improvement in code, invite the responsible team member for a quick, on-the-spot review. 🖥️

  14. Preemptive design specialization often leads to more issues down the line. Stick to what you know you need.

  15. Neglecting integrity in software delivery can lead to harmful outcomes. From dark UI patterns to unethical business practices - we must remain vigilant.