"The Three Pillars of Social Interaction So, if teamwork is the best route to producing great software, how does one build (or find) a great team?
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They’re the foundation on which all healthy interaction and collaboration are based:
Pillar 1: Humility
You are not the center of the universe (nor is your code!). You’re neither omniscient nor infallible. You’re open to self-improvement.
Pillar 2: Respect
You genuinely care about others you work with. You treat them kindly and appreciate their abilities and accomplishments.
Pillar 3: Trust
You believe others are competent and will do the right thing, and you’re OK with letting them drive when appropriate.