Domain Languages: Speak the User’s Language
The best code speaks fluently in its domain.
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Prototypes and Post it Notes: Think Before You Build
Sketch your ideas first to save coding time, then prototype your way forward.
Tracer Bullets: Aim, Fire, Adjust
Ship early and learn fast, because progress always beats perfection.
Reversibility: Design for Change
Design decisions should not trap you early, the best systems stay flexible long enough to learn what really matters.
Orthogonality: Keep Things Independent
Loose coupling keeps systems flexible and teams adaptable.
The Essence of Good Design: Make Change Easy
Good design is not about being clever, it is about making change feel safe, simple, and routine.
Communicate! Clarity Is Your Superpower
Miscommunication breaks more projects than bad code.
Your Knowledge Portfolio: Invest in Continuous Learning
The smartest investment? Learning something new every week.
Good-Enough Software: Perfect Isn’t the Goal
Perfection delays progress. Focus on value, not vanity.