Pragmatic, Critical-Thinking Programmers Always Ask "Why"

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There is something about progress that hides past decisions into new solutions. The bad side of curiosity killed the cat and can drive you unproductive, but pragmatic inquisitiveness results in usable knowledge. The good news is pragmatic critical thinking is a learned skill. I listed three habits to help you ask why to what matters. Recognize your assumptions, debug your assumptions, and seek answers.