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Discussion on: How to tell a Junior Dev that what they've done is wrong?

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Work together with the junior dev. Teach the younglings. Reflect on yourself and ask: how do I deal with feedback? How do I want to be approached. You’ve been there too. Lay out the facts and be specific why something is wrong and how it should be done or even must be done. It’s part of our lives, our jobs. But not saying anything is bad. I’ve been there too recently and changed ever since. Give others a chance. Only after x times, when it seems hopeless a lay-off might be the only solution.