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Software Mantra #2

2025-12-15

Here’s another mantra that can be used to inform decision making, whether for development processes or tech choices (or anything, really).

What is everyone else doing?
Why?
Is it working?

Most of the problems your team or company are having have been encountered, and solved, by others already. This mantra pairs well with laying down sensible defaults for tech choices, and trying to prevent Not Invented Here Syndrome from developing.

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