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This is the first post in a new series where we’ll break down the Coder Trader Laws. Below is a summary of Law #1. Stay tuned for the full video presentation. - Great engineering is about choosing the right tool, not the fanciest one. - Many devs pick tools for ego or to “flex skills,” which slows them down. - In trading, using C++/Rust for a simple 1-min strategy is pointless—Python gets you live in a day. - Discern when to build from scratch vs. using existing solutions (speed vs. customization trade-off). - This rule applies to life: - Success relies on discernment—trained through experience, books, mentors, and learning from others’ mistakes. - Always break problems into sub-problems first, then pick tools that cover all sub-goals with minimal gaps. - Beware of marketing hype—flashy tools can feel “right” emotionally but be suboptimal. - Choose tools that fit the job and your skillset, not what looks trendy. - Personal example: forcing React/Vue when Django was faster, simpler, and fit your expertise → doubled workload. - Final principle: Don’t choose tools to look smart. Choose tools that help you win. Full Article: https://www.skool.com/coder-trader/classroom/46f42884?md=08ac286737c4488d9040a3a524e16d3f