1. We honor our craft.

High quality isn't luxury; it is our responsibility. Craft is our signature. Every line of code reflects our judgment and discipline. We build as though others will learn from our work, because they will.

2. We protect human sustainability.

In ourselves, our teams, and our industry.

3. We communicate with clarity and kindness.

Simplicity is the highest form of clarity, in language and in code.

4. We acknowledge trade-offs honestly.

Every choice has costs and gains; trust grows from honesty.

5. We learn continuously and share what we have found.

We grow through mistakes and pass our lessons on. We look inquiringly to the world and our craft.

6. We build for the next developer.

We leave code, architecture, team dynamics, and documentation better than we found them.

7. We balance ambition with care.

Progress must never come at the expense of people.

8. We create with integrity.

Our decisions have consequences: in systems, teams, and the society.

9. We respect the planet that runs our code.

Efficiency is an act of care; sustainability includes the environment.

10. We use AI responsibly.

Automation is collaboration; wisdom is still human. If AI saves us development time, we use the saved time to improve our craft, help others, and strengthen what only people can create: understanding, connection, and care.

11. We create lasting legacy.

Projects end, but clarity and empathy endure.

12. We find joy in creation.

Coding is curiosity and play; passion sustains quality.