I want people to reinvent the wheel and learn from their mistakes; it's all part of the creative process.

When I come up with an idea, I acknowledge that it will face objections, but I encourage collaboration to refine it into a fully formed concept.

You should be open to sharing your ideas and iterating on them with others to find the best solutions.

You should be open to sharing your ideas and iterating on them with others to find the best solutions.

I learned the importance of understanding existing code when I tried to rewrite a solution without realizing it was already effectively solved by someone else.

You can iterate faster than anyone else if you share ideas openly and collaborate with others in your field.

Design reviews, where multiple minds discuss and critique plans, can lead to better design outcomes and should be encouraged in both academic and industry settings. I believe design permeates the entire development process. You should always do at least a little bit of design upfront, even if it's not a waterfall method.

I want to transform ideas I see into something 100 times better, rather than just copying what others do.

In the exploration phase, we encourage creativity and innovation, allowing team members to showcase their work and receive feedback during demo Fridays.