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What lesson did dev teach you the hard way? #Devruary

Expect the unexpected.

That "quick fix" will take 5 hours. That "simple feature"? A week. An engine update? Congrats, something broke.
Always expect chaos. Plan for chaos. Embrace chaos.




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Honestly? I just... step away. Stop coding.

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