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Monthly Archives: May 2020

Don’t add unnecessary code.

Many people do this for a variety of reasons. Don’t be one of them.

Posted byfooyayMay 14, 2020April 26, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:yagniLeave a comment on Don’t add unnecessary code.

Deleted code has fewer bugs.

This is a simple one.

Posted byfooyayMay 13, 2020April 26, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:delete, simplicityLeave a comment on Deleted code has fewer bugs.

Beware human errors in transcription.

Anytime someone has to type data in a field, bad things can happen.

Posted byfooyayMay 12, 2020April 26, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:transcriptionLeave a comment on Beware human errors in transcription.

Follow conventions when naming things.

Classes, methods, objects, data elements – please be consistent and predictable.

Posted byfooyayMay 11, 2020April 26, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:style guideLeave a comment on Follow conventions when naming things.

Don’t start without a plan.

Writing software goes a lot better if you plan first.

Posted byfooyayMay 5, 2020April 26, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:software architectureLeave a comment on Don’t start without a plan.

An Elegant Puzzle

Reviewing Will Larson’s amazing book on technology management.

Posted byfooyayMay 3, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:book review, management, software engineeringLeave a comment on An Elegant Puzzle

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