3 ms·
I prefer disposable code over reusable code [0], i.e. code that's easy to delete instead of easy to extend [1]. The nature of software development is change. E
by BjoernKW 8y ago
I prefer disposable code over reusable code [0], i.e. code that's easy to delete instead of easy to extend [1].
The nature of software development is change. Extensive use of abstractions can make your code base rigid and averse to change.
[0] https://bjoernkw.com/2016/11/06/writing-disposable-code-not-reusable-code/ https://bjoernkw.com/2016/11/06/writing-disposable-code-not-...
[1] https://programmingisterrible.com/post/139222674273/write-code-that-is-easy-to-delete-not-easy-to https://programmingisterrible.com/post/139222674273/write-co...
- swah 8y agoI love that post from @tef_ebooks. Actually I come to HN/Reddit every day to find another posts like that one, but only happens once or twice a year..