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Which is why as a code reviewer the legibility of the system is my top priority. I don't even care if the code works that'll come out in testing. I care if I c
by Pxtl 5y ago
Which is why as a code reviewer the legibility of the system is my top priority. I don't even care if the code works that'll come out in testing. I care if I can look at each section and understand what it's doing and why.
And I'm utterly flabbergasted how many developers don't understand this.
- tudorgirba 5y agoLegibility is relevant. The problem is that legibility requires one to read. And one cannot read the whole code fast enough. That's why legibility is relevant in the small (~one screen). In the large, we can benefit greatly from other ways to summarize the system.