This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Tony St Pierre
Confusion is the slowest force in software. It creeps in silently, then shows up loudly in rework, regressions, and mental fatigue. The faster you move without clarity, the more ground you’ll have to reclaim later.
Velocity isn’t about starting sooner. It’s about seeing sharply.
Daily Use
Before picking up a ticket, pause and ask:
→ “Do I truly see this, or am I just moving to feel progress?”
Team Ritual
In your next pair session, don’t dive straight into the code.
Start with 15 minutes of alignment.
- What are we solving?
- What’s unclear?
- Where could this break us?
The fastest teams aren’t the ones who move first.
They’re the ones who rarely have to retrace their steps.
This is part of The Stoic Developer Codex, a field guide for those who build with clarity, rhythm, and care under pressure.
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Tony St Pierre