Why are we afraid of our decisions?
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A reflection on why software developers fear making technical decisions and how to overcome that fear. The post identifies root causes — punitive organizational culture, broken trust between business and development, and lack of experience — then offers a practical framework: ask how things work now, what must happen for success, and what the worst-case outcome is. Additional tips include accepting that designs must evolve, defining concrete metrics before debating scalability, and continuously verifying assumptions to catch mistakes early.
