These are the values and principals that we uphold for ourselves and those around us.

Note: These are values that we all strive for, no one is perfect but we can use this as a reference to help each other become better by focusing on the principals that we are lacking, in return we all become stronger

We have humility

• We are no ego doers ⭐

  We have a bias towards action and helping others. We criticize ideas and never the people who hold them.

  We believe that ideas should stand or fall on their own merits. ⭐

  We never engage in personal attacks.

• We over communicate

  We understand the power of documentation

  We understand that others will come after you.

  We strive to document your findings and every important detail to pave the way for others.

  We understand the value of effectively presenting your ideas and thoughts.

• We are team players ⭐

  We realize that the path to success lies in the collective team rather than any individual.

  We constantly look for ways to make the team around you better.

  We understand that helping others is the way you can multiply their value.

  We find areas where others struggle and lend a hand.

  We are constantly lifting others.

• We are humble

  We never put yourself above anyone else.

  We Listen to others and leverage existing solutions.

• We own our role in the team

  We recognize the ways other teammates depend on us and we treat that trust with the utmost respect.

  We have a strong commitment to meet deadlines.

  We make sure deadlines are both achievable and understood by ourselves and our team.

  We burden the blame and drive resolutions when catastrophe strikes.

We are dedicated craftsman (and craftswoman)

• We are deliberate ⭐

  We think before we act.

  We never jump to conclusions.

  We are methodical and take the time to explore before exploiting.

  We know when to write code and when not to.

  We understand the trade-offs involved in writing code.

  We understand that the best code is the one that was never written.

  We understand trade-offs and know how to manage competing priorities.

  We have a holistic view of our environment.

  We consider available constraints before recommending a solution.

• We are obsessed with shipping ⭐

  We are eager to build things, and we don’t stop until we finish them.

  We understand the importance of results over the processes to achieve them.

• We have a higher standard for ourselves than others do of us

  We take pride in the quality of our work.

  We relentlessly focus on the internal and external quality of everything we build.

  We understand the importance of testing.

• We are proactive

  We have a comprehensive view of the requirements of the systems we own.

  We are able to see the writing on the wall and anticipate needs and requirements before they are needed.

• We are calm, cool and collected

  We have emotional intelligence and we reflect on our emotions before acting on them.

  We know how to keep your cool and resolve stressful situations systematically and quickly.

• We are a force for good

  We understand the impact of your work.

  We use your skills for good, to make the world a better place.

• We love tools We realize tools are a multiplier for impact.

  We understand that different problems require different approaches.

  We strive to learn the fundamentals and pick the best tool for every situation.

  We are constantly looking for better tools. (mention open source)