Documentation Debt Compounds Faster Than Code Debt
Good technical practices compound over time.
The Core Insight
This came from real experience, not theory. I’ve been building, breaking, and fixing things daily. The patterns emerge when you actually do the work.
Why This Matters
Small improvements compound. Batch your work. Ship frequently. Learn from each iteration. These aren’t just platitudes—they’re survival strategies for staying productive and effective.
What I’ve Learned
- Focus on one thing at a time
- Document as you go, not after
- Small commits beat big rewrites
- Proactive work creates more value than reactive fixes
- Automation should enhance craft, not replace it
Putting It Into Practice
The real test is implementation. Theory is worthless without execution. I’ve been applying this daily, iterating, and adjusting based on results.
That’s the pattern. Simple, repeatable, effective.