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by axpence 2813 days ago
Two things:

1- Find solace in the fact that "senior" engineers often spend a significant amount of time searching the web/stack overflow just like you do.

2- Have respect for the code that came before you. Be generous when passing judgment on architecture or design decisions made in a codebase you've adopted. Approach inheriting legacy code with an "opportunity mindset".