The Humbling Lesson: Never Stop Learning as a Tech Leader

Aug 27 / 1 min read
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In my role as a technology leader, I make various key architectural decisions and perform PR reviews. One morning, while reviewing work related to a storage generated column versus a virtual generated column, I felt the urge to revert the use of a virtual column.

One of my team members, however, preferred to use the stored column - a decision I was quick to question. Before commenting or asking them to change it, I decided to educate myself on the pros and cons of both options.

And guess what?

They had made the right decision, choosing to use a stored generated column for its better rates. Stepping aside and revisiting my biases not only resulted in the best solution for the project but also taught me a humble and enlightening lesson.

This incident reminded me, and I hope it makes note to everyone in the leadership position, that things are always changing, and we’re not always the sharpest tool in the drawer.

  • Start: Understanding the scenario

  • Revisiting Opinions: The decision to learn

  • The Right Choice: Realizing the team member's decision was correct

  • Reflection: Personal takeaways from the situation

  • Conclusion: Final thoughts and invitation for discourse

So, let's humble ourselves from time to time and embrace the will to learn continuously. It always pays off!

Babacar Cissé DIA
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A Solutions Architect and Developer who thrives on crafting digital solutions. Passionate about learning and innovation, he sees challenges as opportunities to build secure, responsive, high-quality applications that drive business growth through cutting-edge technology. His blog serves as a tech memoir, documenting his coding journey and sharing insights into software architecture. It’s a blend of lessons, musings, and tech expertise, providing a glimpse into the art of crafting solutions in an ever-evolving digital landscape.