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hatsix 4 hours ago

I know it's not software-engineering-only, but Chesterton's Fence is often the first 'law' I teach interns and new hires: https://fs.blog/chestertons-fence/

ericmcer 3 hours ago | parent | next [-]

They have "Law of Unintended Consequences" on this list which describes the same phenomena.

I always liked the fence story better though.

computerdork 4 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

This is one of my biggest principles too, "think before you do."