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Architecture and Beyond

Feb 1, 2025 · R&D Management

Developing Soft Skills for R&D in the AI Era: From Problem Definition to Critical Thinking

In the AI era, developers must shift from merely writing code to mastering soft skills such as problem definition, cross‑functional collaboration, and critical thinking, using AI tools as assistants while maintaining rigorous quality checks and clear communication to create real business value.

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Developing Soft Skills for R&D in the AI Era: From Problem Definition to Critical Thinking

Model Perspective

Sep 14, 2023 · Fundamentals

Why Approximate Answers Often Outperform Exact Ones in Mathematical Modeling

Mathematical modeling emphasizes defining the right problem and accepting approximations, as John Tukey noted, because a quick, approximate answer can be more valuable than a precise one that’s too slow or misaligned with the actual goals, highlighting model limitations and the importance of problem selection.

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Why Approximate Answers Often Outperform Exact Ones in Mathematical Modeling

Didi Tech

Apr 11, 2018 · Fundamentals

The Essence of Software Architecture: Defining Problems, Classification, and Perspective

The article argues that software architecture is fundamentally the practice of uncovering a problem’s essence—its context, goal, and obstacle—classifying it as abnormal or improvement, and then converting the open‑ended gap between current state and desired outcome into a concrete, implementable solution.

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The Essence of Software Architecture: Defining Problems, Classification, and Perspective