SMRTR ProgrammingSep 16, 2024Daily.dev

Who The Hell Wrote This Code?

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Software teams often face criticism from new members who don't understand the context behind existing code. It's important to approach unfamiliar codebases with curiosity rather than judgment, recognizing that systems evolve over time and previous decisions were likely made for valid reasons given the circumstances. Maintaining a learning mindset helps foster team cohesion and continuous improvement.

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