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Good ;uck
The most expensive tool is a cheap tool. Gareth Branwyn
JaxCoder.com
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be yourself. either it clicks or it doesn't 
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Congratulations!
Start with: "I am a genius, you dumbasses", or something like that. 
"In testa che avete, Signor di Ceprano?"
-- Rigoletto
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My mother raised some stupid children. I am not one of them.
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Everything here is so wrong. We need to start over my way.
This has always worked for me.
"It is easy to decipher extraterrestrial signals after deciphering Javascript and VB6 themselves.", ISanti[ ^]
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"In testa che avete, Signor di Ceprano?"
-- Rigoletto
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Congrats!
I've done both solo and small team, alternating over the past 30 years. Obviously, it depends on the team but one of the things that I like is the concept of bouncing ideas off of each other.
You got the job for a reason and you're bringing a lot of experience to the mix. I'm the OGIC (old guy in charge) but I love listening to new ideas and kicking them around. And sometimes you have to do the dog work whether you like it or not, if it is needed by the team. (We've been together a few years so I can whine and post the funny dog gifs on Teams, but still have to do it)
It'll be fun, roll with it and be ready to change up some of those things you might have been doing for the past 37 years, lol. Don't look for the pitfalls, it's just life.
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Don't talk unless spoken to?
"Before entering on an understanding, I have meditated for a long time, and have foreseen what might happen. It is not genius which reveals to me suddenly, secretly, what I have to say or to do in a circumstance unexpected by other people; it is reflection, it is meditation." - Napoleon I
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awesome news.
Just be humble. I have started two new jobs in the last 2 years. I find that going in with a humble attitude works wonders.
To err is human to really elephant it up you need a computer
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Moving from working solo to a team environment requires a change in perspective as well as in process. For example, when working solo, it is easy to rearchitect things and change function signatures but not so much in a team environment especially if there are other moving parts to consider.
There is also a tendency to find things wrong with the code or ways that you would have done it differently/more efficiently and then be quick 'to fix things that ain't broken'. Take time getting to know the code and the history behind some of the design decisions (if that applies in your instance) before offering advice on how to improve things. Your advice and experience may well be helpful and lead to good improvements so don't not suggest things at all 
Since it is a team, you will likely spend a bit more time collaborating and sharing statuses which, at times, will feel like a waste of time (if you're like me and want to get things done). This helps identify potential issues and clear up any false assumptions so focus on those benefits and don't let time wasted be a frustration. You'll just need to factor these in when giving effort estimates for your tasks.
It sounds like you're going into this with the right attitude so that's a good start.
Good luck and hope you enjoy working on a project that is bigger than just you
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It feels like a David vs Goliath thing. In the midst of all the horsepower at my workstation (PC, MacBook Pro, cell phone, tablet) I still reach for my 1980's vintage solar powered Casio Fx-411 for a quick calculation or decimal/hex conversion. Each time, a small part of me is wants to fire up a spreadsheet, desktop program, or mobile device app. But before I can make that call, my Casio has completed the job and gone back to its parking spot. It could be nostalgia leading me to my Casio, or it may be as simple as the right tool for the job. Anyone else have the same little mental battle when you reach for the good old calculator?
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What's wrong with the Windows calculator?
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Nothing really. I think it's just faster to pick up the Casio. That's really the question.
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My Casio fx-5000F rides around in my laptop case.
I bought it for a college class (possibly VAX MACRO 11 assembly) in 1989, the instructor said we'd need to convert between decimal and hex.
But lately I just use the Windows calculator.
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I probably used mine for PDP-11 assembler as well. Although I think I was working on a LSI-11, which was about a 12" tall chassis in a 19" rack. Much smaller than a PDP, but the same instructions. Too much fun.
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~5 years ago the solar cells on my trusty old TI-?? died... 
Since then it's been Windows Calculator. Seemed odd for a couple weeks but like all things, it's now the new normal and frankly saves a bit of desk space. 
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A few years ago my original Casio died. It has a plastic flip open case, with standard push button calculator on one side and a full set of membrane function keys on the other side. The plastic hinge gave up. I picked up a replacement on EBay for just a few bucks. This kind of points to nostalgia as my motive for continuing to use it.
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Have a look at SpeedCrunch.[^].
"In testa che avete, Signor di Ceprano?"
-- Rigoletto
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Very nice calculator.
Does everything but kiss and tuck you in!
The most expensive tool is a cheap tool. Gareth Branwyn
JaxCoder.com
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That looks really cool. Thanks. I'll give it a try.
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You are welcome.
"In testa che avete, Signor di Ceprano?"
-- Rigoletto
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SpeedCrunch my desktop favorite for years
"A little time, a little trouble, your better day"
Badfinger
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My Sharp EL-5020 sits by my phone: I use it more than windows calculator - I just find it quicker to use.
But ... don't most people just use their phone these days?
"I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony
"Common sense is so rare these days, it should be classified as a super power" - Random T-shirt
AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
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If I am already sitting at the PC... I use windows calc.
If not... I try to use my head.
If I am too tired or I don't feel like it, then I use phone App.
M.D.V. 
If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about?
Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you
Rating helpful answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.
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