Break it into tiny modules, each one only does one thing. Add a quick unit test for each before you code it. Commit every time you hit a breakpoint that works, not when the code feels perfect. Keep a “done” list—if a change is on the list and you’re not sure it matters, tag it and move on. That way you’re not tweaking for the sake of tweaking, and the code still stays clean.

Yeah, hit 80% coverage before you sprint on that new feature, and keep a separate test‑only branch for those wild edge cases. Don’t let the tests become a rabbit hole; a quick sanity check keeps bugs out of the night shift.

Sounds solid. Just remember—if the ducks start wearing hats in your prototype, give me a heads up, or I’ll debug the hat physics myself. Happy coding!