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I've gotten into a habit over the years of exclusively using "We" in reference to anything code related, even if it's something I wrote entirely myself. The dif
by ramesh31 5y ago
I've gotten into a habit over the years of exclusively using "We" in reference to anything code related, even if it's something I wrote entirely myself. The diffusion of "we" versus "I" allows you talk about things much more objectively and openly. And it really helps to maintain a blameless culture. This also extends to "You", so I'd never tell a junior "You did this poorly, you should fix this". It's always "We should find a better solution, what are your suggestions?".
- unmole 5y agoI tend to use we when the context is positive or neutral but I when something is clearly my fault.
- bittercynic 5y agoThis is the way. People notice (and it just feels better) when you absorb blame but share credit. Then again, maybe I've just been lucky to work in reasonably OK environments so far.