What 117 Days of Reflection Taught Me About Writing Code That Lasts

Read the full story here → What 117 Days of Reflection Taught Me About Crafting Code That Endures For 117 days, I've been writing a short reflection every morning. At first, it was just a quiet ritual. A way to center myself before diving into code. But over time, it became something else. Not a routine. A compass. I started noticing patterns in how I approached problems, how I rushed when I should have paused, and how often I worked around things. I should have worked through it. These reflections reminded me of the kind of developer I want to be. One who builds with care and writes code that stays strong when things get messy. Here are a few lessons that stuck: Code without purpose is debt in disguise Rushing feels productive, but it leads to fragility Confusing code is not just annoying, it's unsafe Curiosity solves more than confidence ever will Your focus is your real stack. Guard it. Each day, I pair a short insight with a quote from the Stoics. Not to sound wise, but to stay grounded. I'm sharing them here if you ever want to slow down for a minute: Daily Developer Reflections There's no secret to better code. Just showing up. Thinking clearly. Writing with intention. Thanks for reading. If any of these ideas resonate with you, I'd love to hear what you've learned from your daily practices.

May 18, 2025 - 15:24

What 117 Days of Reflection Taught Me About Writing Code That Lasts

Read the full story here → What 117 Days of Reflection Taught Me About Crafting Code That Endures

For 117 days, I've been writing a short reflection every morning. At first, it was just a quiet ritual. A way to center myself before diving into code.

But over time, it became something else.
Not a routine. A compass.

I started noticing patterns in how I approached problems, how I rushed when I should have paused, and how often I worked around
things.

I should have worked through it.

These reflections reminded me of the kind of developer I want to be. One who builds with care and writes code that stays strong when things get messy.

Here are a few lessons that stuck:
Code without purpose is debt in disguise
Rushing feels productive, but it leads to fragility
Confusing code is not just annoying, it's unsafe
Curiosity solves more than confidence ever will
Your focus is your real stack. Guard it.

Each day, I pair a short insight with a quote from the Stoics. Not to sound wise, but to stay grounded.

I'm sharing them here if you ever want to slow down for a minute:
Daily Developer Reflections

There's no secret to better code.
Just showing up. Thinking clearly. Writing with intention.

Thanks for reading.
If any of these ideas resonate with you, I'd love to hear what you've learned from your daily practices.