Dead Programs Tell No Lies: Fail Fast and Loud
A loud failure today prevents a silent disaster tomorrow.
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Design by Contract: Define Expectations Clearly
Clear contracts turn fragile assumptions into predictable behavior.
Engineering Daybooks: Think on Paper
Your best engineering insights are fleeting unless you write them down.
Text Manipulation: Automate Repetitive Work
If you repeat the same text work twice, it is already time to automate it.
Debugging: Fix the Cause, Not the Symptom
Good debugging is not about silencing errors, it is about understanding why they exist and fixing the real problem.
Version Control: Track Every Change
Master your editor and you’ll double your productivity.
Power Editing: Your Editor Is Your Sword
Master your editor and you’ll double your productivity.
The Power of Plain Text: Keep It Simple and Portable
Fancy tools fade, plain text lasts forever.
Good-Enough Software: Perfect Isn’t the Goal
Perfection delays progress. Focus on value, not vanity.
A Pragmatic Mindset: Take Responsibility
Great developers don’t wait for ideal circumstances. They step up, take ownership, and adapt.