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+---
+title: >-
+  Just...
+pubDate: 2023-12-31
+permalink: >
+  archive/2023/12/31/just
+snippet: >-
+  Can you just...
+tags:
+  - software-development
+---
+
+If you have a request that starts with "Just", it's likely a red flag!
+
+Why is it being made?
+
+What problem is it going to solve?
+
+Whose problem does it solve?
+
+Is the problem time-sensitive?
+
+What value does it add?
+
+Is it the best solution to fix the problem?
+
+Is it the best solution to fix the problem right now?
+
+To know this, we need to know why it's needed and it "just" needs doing.