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Don’t modify input parameters.

It will lead to unexpected results later.

Posted byfooyayJune 15, 2020May 16, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:clean code, refactoringLeave a comment on Don’t modify input parameters.

Write shorter routines.

Studies have shown that longer and more complex routines are subject to error and more expensive to maintain.

Posted byfooyayJune 12, 2020May 16, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:clean code, complexity, simplicityLeave a comment on Write shorter routines.

Be on time.

There are many benefits to being on schedule.

Posted byfooyayJune 11, 2020May 16, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:professionalism, project managementLeave a comment on Be on time.

Why, why, why, why, why?

Keep asking why to get at all of the underlying assumptions.

Posted byfooyayJune 10, 2020May 16, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:analysis, requirementsLeave a comment on Why, why, why, why, why?

When to rebase.

Git rebase is a powerful tool, but there’s a right and a wrong time to use it.

Posted byfooyayJune 9, 2020May 16, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:code review, git, rebaseLeave a comment on When to rebase.

Learn from everyone.

The path to greater wisdom is paved by the knowledge of others.

Posted byfooyayJune 8, 2020May 16, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:learning, opennessLeave a comment on Learn from everyone.

Don’t put test scripts in production.

They don’t belong there.

Posted byfooyayJune 5, 2020May 15, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:devops, testingLeave a comment on Don’t put test scripts in production.

Don’t over-engineer.

This is a widespread problem that seems to most teams at some time.

Posted byfooyayJune 4, 2020May 15, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:simplicity, software engineeringLeave a comment on Don’t over-engineer.

Estimates, targets, and commitments are not the same thing.

Know the difference.

Posted byfooyayJune 3, 2020May 15, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:estimates, project managementLeave a comment on Estimates, targets, and commitments are not the same thing.

Beware shiny things.

Buzzwords don’t make things useful.

Posted byfooyayJune 1, 2020May 15, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:buzzwords, fads, shinyLeave a comment on Beware shiny things.

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