When everything looks like a hammer
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Examines the tendency to apply familiar tools or patterns universally—treating every problem like a nail when you only have a hammer—and discusses recognizing that bias and choosing appropriate technologies and approaches instead. Uses concrete examples of mismatched tool/problem fit and offers strategies for evaluating requirements and selecting better-suited solutions.
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