We don't move forward by skipping the basics. We move forward because we've mastered them.

Today's post is a reminder that solid code, like solid character, isn't built on shortcuts or clever tricks. Mastery grows through quiet, steady decisions, such as choosing clear names, defending inputs, and writing tests that fail early.

The Stoics didn't chase novelty. Neither should we.

Read: Day 176: The Ground You Stand On
One principle. One habit. Reapplied with care. That's where mastery lives.