Unique… yes, but where?
When we follow common practices with the foundations, we can be exploratory and unique in the parts that truly matter to our users.
We can focus on what sets us apart rather than building, maintaining and explaining everything from scratch.
Think of your house. We all have walls, floors, kitchens and bathrooms. Pipes run a certain way and electrical wiring another. These follow standards for good reason.
It’s what goes in front of these foundations that makes a home unique and helps it stand out.
If we needed to explain basic construction principles to every carpenter or electrician who steps through our door, we’d waste valuable time.
Which parts of your work truly need your unique touch, and which could follow patterns that AI already understands?