Devvrat's Handbook

Values, Principles, and Beliefs

• Creativity + Getting Things Done
  Creativity and productivity should go hand in hand, not be treated as separate goals.

• Embrace Failure as a Step Toward Success
  Take risks, encourage risk-taking, and learn from failures.

• Decision Speed is Key
  Effective leadership is measured by how quickly and confidently decisions are made.

• Leadership = Moral Courage + Resource Management
  True leadership combines moral integrity with the ability to manage people and resources effectively.

• There Are No Perfect Solutions
  Everything is a tradeoff—acknowledge it and make informed decisions.

• Impact > Money > Freedom
  Prioritize making a meaningful impact over financial gain, which in turn leads to greater freedom.

• Commit Only When You Can Fully Commit
  Be mindful of your capacity before taking on responsibilities.

• Understand Your 'Why'
  Always know the purpose behind your actions and decisions.

• Timelines Are Immutable
  Plan wisely or adjust the scope to ensure timely delivery.

• Under-Promise, Over-Deliver
  Always exceed expectations by setting realistic goals and surpassing them.

• I Love Lists!
  Organization and clarity are key to getting things done.

Engineering Style

• Software Design

  • Design docs
  • Mini design docs
  • Architecture Decision Records

• Software Development

  • A good codebase is both DRY (Don’t Repeat Yourself) and WET (Write Every Time). A good developer knows when to apply each.
  • Build single responsibility components. Each component should focus on doing one thing only.
  • Simplicity > Repeatability > Complexity.
  • UX (User Experience) > DX (Developer Experience) > Our difficulty of implementation.
  • Polish is part of the MVP (Minimum Valuable Product).
  • Iteration velocity solves all known problems in computer science.
  • I care deeply about products and value the partnership with Product Management (PM).

General Style

• I’m really good at remembering names.

• Nobody should ever be blocked on me.

  • I respond to pings with priority.
  • I do not expect reciprocity.
  • I protect my flow—DND (Do Not Disturb) is DND.

• Decision-Making
  If you need a decision, I will make one.

• Adaptive Work Style

  • I observe how organizations behave and adapt accordingly, rather than impose my own work style.
  • Expect me to be quiet at first, and then to become more vocal once I understand the environment.

• Soft but Assertive
  I strive to be kind and clear while remaining assertive.

• Late-Night Work Preference
  I tend to be more productive during late-night hours.