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Proactive Approaches

1. Think About Long Term​

  • What will the changes and decisions I make now affect tomorrow or later? 🌱

Welcome! As you start your journey with us, it's essential to adopt a forward-thinking mindset. Always consider the long-term impact of your decisions and changes. Ask yourself: How will what I'm doing today affect the company's goals and projects down the road? Think strategically, align your actions with our long-term vision, and contribute to our future success.

Short-Term Perspective​

  • Goal: Quickly implement a new feature to meet a tight deadline. 🎯
  • Approach: Use a quick and dirty solution to get the feature working in a short amount of time. 🚀💡
  • Consequence: The code may be messy, difficult to maintain, and prone to bugs. 🐞🔍 While the short-term goal is achieved, it could lead to long-term technical debt, making future development more challenging.

Long-Term Perspective​

  • Goal: Implement a new feature with a focus on code quality and maintainability. 🌐👨‍💻
  • Approach: Take the time to design a clean and modular solution, conduct thorough testing, and adhere to coding best practices. 📐✅
  • Consequence: The feature may take a bit longer to implement initially, but the resulting code is more maintainable and less prone to bugs. 🚧🔄 This contributes to a codebase that is easier for future developers to understand and extend.

2. Research a Foreign Idea​

Get ready for a culture of continuous learning! Don't shy away from exploring new ideas, even if they seem unfamiliar. Embrace innovation. Use tools like ChatGPT for research and idea generation. Stay informed about emerging trends. By incorporating diverse perspectives and staying curious, you contribute to our adaptability and competitiveness.

Asking Good Questions​

  1. Ask Open-Ended Questions 🤔🔍

    Encourage detailed and thoughtful responses by asking questions like "What should the result be like?" or "Can you walk me through how this works?"

  2. Research Beforehand 📚🔍

    Demonstrate initiative and ensure targeted questions by researching relevant information before asking.

  3. Give Context 🌐📌

    Provide background information when asking questions to make conversations more efficient and effective.

  4. List What You've Tried So Far 🛠️📋

    Show effort and prevent redundant suggestions by sharing the steps you've already taken to address an issue.

  5. Present a Potential Solution 💡🤝

    Demonstrate problem-solving skills by suggesting a potential solution, even if it's not perfect. Contribute to the discussion and show commitment to finding answers.

Effective questioning involves preparation, active listening, and thoughtful communication. Incorporating these strategies will lead to more meaningful and productive interactions. 🚀💬

3. Try It Out​

We value experimentation and learning from experiences, even failures. Don't fear mistakes; learn from them. If you encounter repeated failures, take a step back. Ask bigger questions. What insights can we gain? How can we apply these lessons to improve processes? Turning setbacks into opportunities for growth is a key part of our culture.

4. Design Docs Cover a Lot of Questions​

Documentation is a big deal here, especially in design docs. Ensure they're not just technical, but also touch on the bigger picture. If your design docs don't already cover long-term impact, potential challenges, and alternatives, feel free to amend them. Comprehensive documentation ensures that everyone is on the same page and that our proactive mindset is well communicated.