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Keep calm and code on in the face of bugs

Bugs making their way into the system may feel like a sting to a developer. But, letting go of defensiveness can bring many advantages!
October 25, 2024

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

Bugs are a part of any development process, but they’re still cloaked in stigma and a negative reputation. 

Bugs are often seen as the enemy by developers; they’re distractions that take time away from planned work. Often, it’s seen as a personal attack on the developer’s abilities if they’ve allowed a bug into their code. 

However, viewing bugs through a different lens can reveal their hidden benefits and provide valuable learning opportunities. This new perspective can help you handle them with grace instead of defensiveness.

Framing bugs as learning opportunities

Every bug is a chance to learn more about your coding language and codebase.

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