This - and how to deploy that “easy fix” in a way that watches for unexpected consequences, and with a plan in hand to mitigate them or revert the change without undue disruption if necessary.
As I go through this thread, one word keeps coming to mind: discernment. The more senior you become as a SWE, the more you’re expected to know what to address, when, and how to address it. The actual addressing of the problem is table stakes, and as you move from senior to staff you’ll find yourself directing more and implementing less.
As I go through this thread, one word keeps coming to mind: discernment. The more senior you become as a SWE, the more you’re expected to know what to address, when, and how to address it. The actual addressing of the problem is table stakes, and as you move from senior to staff you’ll find yourself directing more and implementing less.