How to challenge technical assumptions before they cost you

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We almost bought Auth0 for auth. It was the "smart" choice. We built it instead—in one quarter, for a fraction of the cost. Same with our database platform: "it's too stateful to automate" turned into fully self-service Postgres in 9 months. I wrote up the ACT framework we use to spot bad assumptions before they become expensive commitments: - Awareness: What am I taking for granted? - Challenge: What if the opposite were true? - Test: Timeboxed spike with clear success criteria Plus the "Inversion" technique for design reviews (ask what would make the opposite decision correct) and the exact script I use to sell 2-day spikes to skeptical managers. What assumption is your team holding right

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