The Indispensable “Default”

Confidence doesn’t come from knowing everything.

It comes from knowing what you know—

and accepting that there will always be gaps.

That’s why the default matters.

In code, it’s the safety net.

When assumptions fail, when inputs don’t match expectations,

when reality throws something you didn’t account for—

the default clause quietly steps in.

Think of it as your helmet.

You don’t need it every ride, but the one time you do,

you’ll be glad it’s there.

Life works the same way.

Prepare for the unknown.

Build your defaults.

Stay safe, stay ready.

And when you’re writing your next switch case,

don’t forget the “default.”

While you’re at it,

maybe make me your default in this feed.

Originally shared on LinkedIn