Pragmatic Engineering
The most dangerous thing an engineer can be is a “fan” of a specific technology. Frameworks fade, but principles endure.
The Tool for the Job
I’ve seen millions wasted on “modern” stacks when a simple SQL query and a stable server would have sufficed. Pragmatism means choosing the tool that solves the problem today while allowing for evolution tomorrow.
The Developer’s Manifesto
- Ship often, but ship quality.
- Document the “Why,” not just the “How.”
- Automate the boring parts (CI/CD, linting) so you can focus on the hard parts.
- Stay curious, but stay grounded.