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"A lot of engineers think that code quality is important to building a successful product. The two have nothing to do with each other." Block CTO

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I just think belief is really way more important than people think. Your belief in your team and your team’s belief in each other no matter what’s stacked against you, that you can find a way to win. These guys really do look at each other with a lot of confidence and know they can do it.

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