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The Mundanity of Excellence, Small Wins, and Why You Should Fix Bugs Before Writing New Features

· Malte Skarupke · Sept. 23, 2026, 3:07 a.m.
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The post discusses the importance of prioritizing bug fixes over new feature development, emphasizing that even minor issues can disrupt productivity. The author shares a rule he follows: to address broken functionalities immediately, regardless of task priority.
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