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Cultivating Excellence: The Defining Habit of Top Data Professionals
Most people think documentation is just an afterthought something you do at the end of a project to keep things tidy. But here’s the truth: Documentation isn’t just about writing things down; it’s a strategic tool that makes you a better data professional. I don’t just document my work after the fact. I start before I even write a single line of code. Why? Because every decision you make, from choosing a project topic to selecting the right tools, impacts your final outcome.
Most people think documentation is just an afterthought something you do at the end of a project to keep things tidy.
But here’s the truth: Documentation isn’t just about writing things down; it’s a strategic tool that makes you a better data professional.
I don’t just document my work after the fact. I start before I even write a single line of code. Why? Because every decision you make, from choosing a project topic to selecting the right tools, impacts your final outcome.
