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Monthly Archives: October 2020

These are software too.

Your build and test scripts deserve first class treatment.

Posted byfooyayOctober 16, 2020September 29, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:script, testing, version controlLeave a comment on These are software too.

Look under the hood.

It’s great to learn how things work.

Posted byfooyayOctober 15, 2020September 29, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:how it works, open sourceLeave a comment on Look under the hood.

Go to the source.

The code tells the true story.

Posted byfooyayOctober 14, 2020September 29, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:comments, documentationLeave a comment on Go to the source.

Follow your passions.

You’ll always put a lot more effort into tasks you love doing.

Posted byfooyayOctober 13, 2020September 29, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:mastery, passionLeave a comment on Follow your passions.

Try pairing.

This is an excellent programming technique with many benefits.

Posted byfooyayOctober 9, 2020September 25, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:learning, mastery, pair programmingLeave a comment on Try pairing.

Accept criticism.

It’s not always easy to get feedback.

Posted byfooyayOctober 7, 2020September 25, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:code reviews, criticism, feedbackLeave a comment on Accept criticism.

Control your library versions.

Unexpected side effects occur when multiple versions are in use.

Posted byfooyayOctober 6, 2020September 22, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:package manager, release management, versioningLeave a comment on Control your library versions.

Developers and testers, unite.

These two parties should collaborate heavily in the development process.

Posted byfooyayOctober 5, 2020September 22, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:automation, testing, use casesLeave a comment on Developers and testers, unite.

Use polymorphism.

This is a technique that can replace your if/else and case statements.

Posted byfooyayOctober 2, 2020September 22, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:clean code, polymorphismLeave a comment on Use polymorphism.

Keep it DRY.

As in, don’t repeat yourself.

Posted byfooyayOctober 1, 2020September 22, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:clean code, dry, simplicityLeave a comment on Keep it DRY.

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