Good enough is good enough

In my early days as a junior developer, I often felt the pressure to make my code perfect. I believed every line had to be flawless, and this focus sometimes left me feeling overwhelmed when my work didn’t meet my high standards. Over time, I learned that trying to perfect every detail wasn’t the best use of my time and that code is simply a tool to get things done.

I now see that embracing the idea of “good enough is good enough” has improved my work. In a business setting, the value of code depends on its role; code that runs millions of times a day is far more important than a report that runs only once a year. Balancing technical quality with practical needs means accepting compromises and focusing on delivering functional solutions on time.

By investing in well-structured, thoughtfully written code from the start, we can avoid many problems later on. Just as a chaotic workspace can lower productivity, poorly written code can become a costly issue that makes it hard for new team members to get up to speed. Shifting the focus from endless perfection to practical, effective solutions helps build systems that meet real business needs.