[roman-kashitsyn]

> you shouldn't make decisions on how to develop aerospace software based on how "authentic" the development process feels.

You don’t just land in an aerospace company with an unbiased, rational mind and make an engineering tradeoff. You join it because you find building high-integrity software fulfilling (I am!), and the job enables you to exercise choices that feel right to you. Alternatively, you are so passionate about space that you can endure whatever it takes to get there, including writing Ada/Spark.

The best swimmers don’t grow high and develop long limbs and a big chest due to their practice and rational decisions. They become best by already having a matching physique and working hard to capitalize on it.

I don’t promote a fixed mindset, saying that you can’t get better if you weren’t born with a natural talent. My point is that some things will resonate more with you and bring you the most satisfaction. You should try different things, listen to your inner response, and not judge others because they made different choices.