From e2bbae1671e37314c9d0c3da8614a43f418d78ec Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Morgan Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2021 18:23:10 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Add slow programming principle --- PRINCIPLES.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/PRINCIPLES.md b/PRINCIPLES.md index f93734d..c5be704 100644 --- a/PRINCIPLES.md +++ b/PRINCIPLES.md @@ -261,6 +261,7 @@ See also [Calm programming / Slow programming](sections/programming.md#calm-prog * Don't react yet. Take a little time before taking action / reacting to a task/request/message. It allows you to think more about your answer / action. Also, ask yourself if you really need to take action now for this task, or if it can wait later in the day/week. Check if you're not giving the task more focus/consideration than it deserves. * Wait before jumping immediately on every opportunity/request/problem. Don’t touch it / don’t (re)act too soon * :star: Respond rather than react + * Before you write any code, think first about what problem this is solving and for whom. **See also** [Ref : Think first about what problem this is solving and for whom](https://letterstoanewdeveloper.com/2021/01/18/think-first-about-what-problem-this-is-solving-and-for-whom/) * Reuse existing code. GitHub is your friend. * Discipline / Consistency beat motivation and quality. * You don't want heroes, but you might benefit from experts / excellents colleagues / colleagues & managers that provide support and insights and who do not let you take everyting on your plate.