Tracer Bullets: Aim, Fire, Adjust
Ship early and learn fast, because progress always beats perfection.
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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.
Stone Soup and Boiled Frogs: Build Momentum and Stay Aware
Innovation starts when you make something from nothing. It continues when you notice the moment it begins to boil over.
Software Entropy: Fix Broken Windows Early
Small messes slowly rot projects. Keep things clean as you code.