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Check Your Assumptions, Know Your Defaults

When my fridge seemed faulty, I rushed to fix assumed issues from past experiences—defrosting and cleaning coils—ignoring proper diagnostics. Turned out, a faulty sensor misled me. Similarly, in coding, assumptions can lead to errors, like redundant logging due to unknown defaults in OutSystems' exception handling. It’s essential to challenge our assumptions and stay open to learning.

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The Difference Community Makes

Andrew discusses the importance of being part of the software development community, using his personal experiences with Microsoft and OutSystems as examples. He stresses that community support and interaction, such as attending and speaking at user group meetings, played a crucial role in his professional growth. He also commends OutSystems' community-friendly infrastructures and advocates for active community seeking and participation for maximum benefits for both developers and platform providers.