Focus on the Bottleneck
Don't waste your time optimizing non-constraints. Improvements made anywhere other than the bottleneck are a waste of effort.
Colocate Docs With Code
Store your application documentation with your source code in the same git repository.
Eliminate Long Lived Secrets
The goal shouldn’t be to secure secrets, it should be to not need them at all. If your application depends on long lived credentials you’ve already failed.
The Solution Paradox
Most solutions create new problems. Be thoughtful before adding complexity.
Name Your HTTP Clients (User Agents)
Always use a descriptive User-Agent when making HTTP requests. This helps with observability, debugging, and understanding traffic patterns even when authentication fails.