- The best developers aren’t the ones who know everything.
- The best developers ask better questions.

How long did it take you to get comfortable asking “dumb” questions?

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And honestly, writing daily LinkedIn posts has helped me write better notes.

Do you write notes when you start at a new team?

P.S. These notes can also give inspiration for content. Look out for an “onboarding week” of content 😉

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- Celebrate small wins instead of dismissing them

I'm in a position where I can admit what I don't know, without needing to pretend I'm perfect.

Because vulnerability is strength, not weakness.

This journey is about progress, not perfection.

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- The agreements they’ve made
- The expected scope in a PR
- The culture around feedback

Because good code reviews aren’t just about code.
They’re about communication.

What’s your style of reviewing pull requests?

- And the “20 comment essay about a variable name” one

I’ve been both.

And honestly? Sometimes I still catch myself being nitpicky.

But I've learned that the best reviewers don't pick a side.
They adapt.

They review with context.
Not ego.

They fit right in the team's process:

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