| ▲ | 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." | ||