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1. The solving trap
Problem Solving · 36 pages source format
A wrong problem well-solved wastes weeks. The first skill is noticing when you are solving the wrong thing.
What you'll learn
- Solution bias
- Problem vs symptom
- Pause habit
Symptom vs root
"Tests are flaky" is a symptom. "We don't isolate test data" might be the problem.
Do this now
Take one current annoyance. Write symptom vs possible root cause.
Clear?