When a system goes down, the instinct is to blame code. When a project slips, the instinct is to blame complexity. But if you zoom out far enough, you’ll notice a pattern: most engineering failures start with communication.
Requirements weren’t clear. Assumptions weren’t shared. Context was locked in someone’s head instead of written down. Feedback arrived too late or not at all.
Great engineers don’t just write good code, they make their thinking visible. They over-communicate intent, explain tradeoffs, and create shared understanding before problems become expensive. This is why communication scales impact more than raw technical skill.
If you want to stand out, don’t just ask how to optimize a function. Ask how to align a team. Don’t just fix bugs, make it easier for the next person to understand the system.
Clear communication is a force multiplier, and in this industry, multipliers matter.
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