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Adam Crockett πŸŒ€
Adam Crockett πŸŒ€

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It gone wrong, how do you deal with bad feedback?

I have this library which I thought was a good idea, the post got a lot of good reactions but there are only 2 comments and both attempt to tear great big holes, I wonder if it's my explanation or lack of documentation, but still, I feel like the idea is tarnished somehow. How do you deal with bad feedback?

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Achilles Moraites

BAD feedback is when you are not getting information about improving your library , it doesn't matter if it's done with good or bad intentions.

If the feedback is about something that is not working as expected, ask more information and assess if you can improve it!

The important thing is to improve your self and the stuff you are working on!
Not to feel bad about it πŸ˜ƒ

Look only to use the given information to get better , at the end of the day not every one will like you or your ideas.

Focus on making your self and your library better instead of worrying about BAD feedback πŸ˜‰

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Adam Crockett πŸŒ€

Thank you, I think the feedback quality was good but there was a lack of understanding, so I will have to work on bolstering my style guide documentation and rational. I had some time off to think and reflct and I probably will rewrite and publish 2.0.0 as well.

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pentacular

Did the comments point out legitimate problems in the library design?

If so, this is a win!

Prioritize for redesign.

Did the comments demonstrate that the commenters misunderstood the design?

If so, this is a win!

Prioritize for improving documentation.

Did the comments say that you are a terrible person?

If so, this is a win!

Prioritize for self-reflection and considering that not all opinions are useful.

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Adam Crockett πŸŒ€

Your absolutely right ☺️