absolute pros know how to cook a steak with a sledgehammer

absolute pros know how to cook a steak with a sledgehammer.

not that they should, but just that they have such a high level of craftsmanship, that even under extreme constraints they are still able to produce appropriate results.

on the opposite end of the spectrum are the same professionals, who know exactly what tool to use for which job. master carpenters spend 2 hours building a jig, to execute a single two-minute cut perfectly.

they know that tools matter and even build custom tools to accomplish the job!

what makes the greatest craftsmen (and women) so great at their job is knowing when to hack and when to build the custom tool.

in my day job as head of engineering, i spend a lot of time focussing on which tools are appropriate for the work we do. replacing them as needed and making sure we can reach the right flow state, as easily as possible.

so on my now, more than 10 year journey in software engineering, i’ve switched tools more than i can count. but i still tried to get a history. we all have a past we’re embarrassed about, and knowing which tools the pros use, helps a lot in doing great work!

don’t forget, that the best tools show their wear and need to be replaced at some point

PS: i’m hiring for experienced senior fullstack engineers. shoot me a message, if you’re interested