How I work
Understand first.
Then choose the solution.
I start with context. I want to understand the problem, the goal, the constraints, the existing dependencies and the areas that require further exploration. I treat initial ideas as hypotheses to be tested against the available information.
I break complex problems into smaller parts, organise information and consider different approaches. I use new information to verify earlier assumptions and adjust the direction of my work.
I value solutions that are simple, clear and appropriate to the problem. I pay attention to functionality, implementation quality, code structure, interface consistency and UI aesthetics.
I treat mistakes primarily as a source of information. I analyse their causes, improve the solution and use what I learn to improve future work.