Check Quote by Mark Zuckerberg
“We have a rule that if you check in code, you have to maintain it. So I mostly code on the side. I don't check in code anymore.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2020 interview with Mark Zuckerberg, The Wall Street Journal
A rule mandates code maintenance, but the speaker avoids checking in code, effectively sidestepping the rule.
In simple terms: Code must be maintained, yet he avoids compliance.
Key Takeaway
Align actions with responsibilities.
Themes
responsibility
software maintenance
rule avoidance
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
business
personal
When to use this quote
- software development
- team collaboration
- project management
Key Concepts
ethics
productivity
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do you sidestep the rule?
- What impact does this have on your team?
A Different Perspective
Avoiding responsibility can erode trust and project quality.
