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[Book][4.2]Craft in Practice: Leica, Toyota, and Resilient Platforms

The principles of craftsmanship outlined earlier ( clarity, continuity, stewardship, and scale)  have origins that stretch far beyond software or industrial design. These values emerged from centuries of architectural, artisanal, and engineering traditions.
[Book][4.2]Craft in Practice: Leica, Toyota, and Resilient Platforms

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Marc-Daniel Ortega

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