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Software engineering is not a solo sport. Its not about writing clever, complex code that only original developer can understand. True engineering is about writing clear, maintainable code that invites collaboration. Code that’s accessible enough for everyone on the team to contribute - from the newest intern to the most experienced architect.
Yet in many teams, we hear juniors say, “I did this because the manager wrote it,” or “I didn’t question it because it came from a senior.”
On the other side, some seniors dismiss valuable input from their team, ignoring suggestions without discussion. These are not just missed opportunities but they are symptoms of ego.
But let’s be honest: being open isn’t easy.
It takes courage to suggest an idea to your senior.
It takes maturity to accept feedback from a junior.
It also takes experience to know that theory and practice will always have a gap; but the goal is to minimize it together. That happens only when the team debates ideas, not individuals. Where code is seen as collective output, not personal territory.
No matter how skilled you are, your code should stand on its own merit and not on your title.
Let’s talk about Agile. It’s often misused as a cover for cutting corners. But Agile doesn’t mean rushing. It means focusing. It’s not about doing many things quickly and poorly but it’s about doing a few important things deliberately and correctly.
Even your are the only developer in a project or a company, its better to assume that the code will be future enhanced and maintained by a team.
Ego is the silent bug in many code bases.
It doesn’t show up in logs or stack traces - but it silently slows teams down,
creates silos, and prevents progress.
When you rise above the self, you see the system.
Happy Coding