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What are the unwritten rules every software engineer learns the hard way? After detailing 13 famous laws, Anton Zaides shared 7 unwritten laws that every engineer tends to break. These insights stem from personal experience, emphasizing essential practices like having a rollback plan, honestly assessing log writing, and recognizing the unreliability of external dependencies. One striking reminder: "If you have ANY doubt whether what you're about to do is 1000% safe, ask someone to look at it with you."
The article serves as a blunt, practical guide for both budding and veteran software engineers, helping them steer clear of common pitfalls and cultivate a more resilient engineering culture.
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