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Something I've noticed: strong developers can blend into code bases. Meaning, the code they contribute matches the style & opinions of the code base. They know how to lean into the strengths of each pattern, and aren't dogmatic about one over the other. A code chameleon 🦎

19/9/25, 1:34 pm3 reposts21 likes

John T. Bonaccorsi

@johnbon.dev

19 Sept 2025

This is one of my philosophies. Consistency is a key part of any codebase, even if it’s consistent in a way that’s bad or that I just don’t like. Knowing what to expect is helpful.

Ron Northrip

@ronnorthrip.bsky.social

19 Sept 2025

As a consultant with many different clients across tools and languages, I've done it for years. But that's a great way to describe it.

Chris Arter

@arter.dev

19 Sept 2025

I was re-watching The Day of the Jackal and all of his disguises to get the job done kinda reminded me of it.