diff --git a/source/_daily_emails/2024-02-23.md b/source/_daily_emails/2024-02-23.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..5b9048648 --- /dev/null +++ b/source/_daily_emails/2024-02-23.md @@ -0,0 +1,32 @@ +--- +title: Slow down to go fast +date: 2024-02-23 +permalink: archive/2024/02/23/slow-down-to-go-fast +snippet: | + TODO +tags: + - software-development + - automated-testing +--- + +I've recently been improving my typing. + +![A screenshot of a typing test.]({{site.assets-url}}/assets/images/daily-emails/typing.png) + +My speed is usually good, but my accuracy is not where I'd like it to be (it's usually around 95%, and I'd like it to be nearer 99%). + +It may seem counterintuitive, but I need to slow down to get faster. + +But not focusing on the speed and prioritising accuracy, I'll still get faster as I'm not mistyping as many keys. + +It's the same when I run. + +My first few kilometres are slower as I get into the run, find my pace, focus on breathing, etc. + +## Here's the thing + +The same can also be said for automation and automated testing. + +They require some time investment initially but will save time as a project evolves and becomes more complex. + +You need to slow down initially to go faster later. diff --git a/source/assets/images/daily-emails/typing.png b/source/assets/images/daily-emails/typing.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..6ab004677 Binary files /dev/null and b/source/assets/images/daily-emails/typing.png differ