Stop Pretending Your Data Already Lives in the Database

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Assume data doesn't live in the database yet to improve code quality and reduce bugs

intermediate Published 7 May 2026
Action Steps
  1. Identify assumptions about data storage in your codebase
  2. Review database schema to understand actual data structure
  3. Implement data validation and error handling for uncertain data
  4. Use testing frameworks to simulate data inconsistencies
  5. Refactor code to assume data doesn't live in the database yet
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Software engineers and developers can benefit from this mindset shift to write more robust and efficient code

Key Insight

💡 Assuming data doesn't live in the database yet can help reduce bugs and improve code robustness

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💡 Stop pretending your data is already in the database! Improve code quality by assuming uncertainty

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Assume data doesn't live in the database yet to improve code quality and reduce bugs

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Most codebases I’ve worked in have this quiet little lie baked into them, every interface looks like it already lives in the database just… Continue reading on Medium »
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