The Nimble Developer

Waves lap at your feet. The ocean pulls, invites. A child's cry pierces the air. You sprint through water, the sea resists, then yields.

The tenets

  1. Adapt to context
  2. Balance action and reflection
  3. Calibrate craftsmanship to need
  4. Align vision and execution
  5. Know when to change and when to persist
  6. Sharpen yourself to elevate others

For Those Learning the Ropes

  1. Understand the broader impact of your work.
  2. Reflect on your actions and outcomes.
  3. Focus on essential quality over perfection.
  4. Align your work with business goals.
  5. Question norms respectfully.
  6. Improve continuously and share knowledge.

For Those Gaining Confidence

  1. Adapt approaches to different contexts.
  2. Balance immediate action with planning.
  3. Choose when to prioritize speed or perfection.
  4. Contribute insights to shape the vision.
  5. Improve processes and practices.
  6. Tackle complex problems and mentor peers.

For Those Guiding Others

  1. Cultivate adaptability throughout the team.
  2. Provide clear strategic direction.
  3. Guide nuanced decisions on quality and resources.
  4. Align vision with execution continuously.
  5. Consider both stability and necessary change.
  6. Set high standards and empower others.

Clear vision enables swift action. Swift action refines vision.