Some reflections from thirteen years at Google.

Adding more knobs doesn't make your API more powerful.

The only useful strategy is one that reduces risks.

Zero technical debt isn't always the answer.

Configuration-as-code has the same usability issues as everything else as code along with the same benefits.

Setting low but realistic expectations is better than setting high but unrealistic ones.

Luck isn't enough. You need a culture of virtue.

Don't block a code review because of minor issues that are best left to the discretion of the author.

A proof.