Every field goes through moments where the fundamentals shift faster than the conventional wisdom around them. This is one of those moments, and the people who adapt early tend to benefit the most.
In this article, we'll walk through the core ideas, why they matter right now, and how you can start applying them without overhauling everything you already do.
The short version: start small, measure what actually changes, and keep the parts that work. Everything else is detail.
There's no substitute for hands-on practice. Reading about a technique gets you halfway there — the rest comes from trying it on a real problem and seeing where it breaks.
As with most things worth doing, the biggest gains come from consistency rather than intensity. A little bit, applied regularly, beats an occasional burst of effort.
Alex Johnson writes about technology, careers, and the craft of building things.
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