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Question: How do I deal with complexity?

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    Loi Tran
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  1. Break it down: "I start by breaking the problem into smaller, more manageable parts. By understanding each component separately, it’s easier to see how they fit together."

  2. Prioritize and organize: "Next, I identify which parts are critical or time-sensitive, and I tackle those first. I often make a plan or a visual map to organize dependencies and steps."

  3. Use abstraction and simplification: "I look for ways to abstract or simplify repetitive or complex patterns, so I can handle them without reinventing the wheel."

  4. Collaborate and seek clarity: "If the complexity involves multiple teams or systems, I make sure to communicate clearly, ask questions, and align with others to avoid misunderstandings."

  5. Iterate and refine: "Finally, I approach it iteratively—implementing solutions in small steps, testing, and refining as I go, rather than trying to solve everything at once."

Conclusion

I deal with complexity by breaking problems down, prioritizing and organizing, simplifying where possible, collaborating effectively, and iterating incrementally to ensure robust solutions.