You (your preferences) matter
Two things that are probably the most important thing to be considered when you're planning and building are your preferences and insights. It is so easy to be distracted or lost in the millions of different references, resources, and investigations. You need to keep your head above water and always remember that when push comes to shove, this is something that you and your team will need to build, maintain, and use. So, you need to be considered in the solution to make sure it's optimal for you and your team.
This can be a tough thing, especially for someone who may not have the confidence or outgoing personality to speak up, but you need to speak up for yourself and make sure you are included in the solution. The biggest roadblock to this is the dreaded imposter syndrome.
Imposter syndrome
Imposter syndrome is the state in which someone believes that they do not deserve to be where they are. In this situation, you may feel that those...