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Yup, but it goes both ways. I end up over-eningeering as some feeble attempt to avoid technical debt, only to realise my over-eningeering /is/ the technical deb
by Defletter 3y ago
Yup, but it goes both ways. I end up over-eningeering as some feeble attempt to avoid technical debt, only to realise my over-eningeering /is/ the technical debt. Or I end up with relatively simplistic / specialised code that needs an entire rewrite and migration process any time something is added. Either way, it's a bunch of rewritten code mixed with paralysing anxiety about writing bad code.
- Reefersleep 3y agoGet used to, and even good at rewriting. I enjoy it, and I realize that I may never have the best idea of what's appropriate at one point in time, but rather accumulate an approximation over time as I reshape the code to the best of my knowledge. And I develop tools and practices to aid me in refactoring faster and with more confidence. Most importantly, keep throwing yourself into it.
- mmmm2 3y agoI think we as developers underestimate the value of a 100 line Python script. Everything could be hard coded and inflexible, but it's still easy to refactor because you can keep the whole thing in your head. "Bad" design can be fine if it's kept simple.
- nuancebydefault 3y agoHow refreshing it is to read these very honest findings about oneself's abilities!