Stefano Capuzzimato’s Post

If you're writing code daily, remember: 1. Don't over-engineer the solution 2. Solve the problem first, then clean things up 3. Ask for feedback from your team Writing code is complicated. Keep the process simple.

Very well said. Identify the problem first. Make sure you understand what the problem is - ideally prove it with red test if it is a bug. Think about the solution, make a plan. Prepare general behavior test cases. If this is something new - discuss it with the team. Code. Code the test first, it will help you identify the code design flaws early. Just like any other craft - don’t cut before you measure.

Indeed, it has always been an undeniable truth that the cultivation of clean code necessitates the active engagement of engineers throughout the entire process of product development. This imperative arises from the fact that, ultimately, it is the engineers who are tasked with the execution of the project. Consequently, the quality of the code they produce directly influences the functionality and user experience of the end product. In effect, the engineering output serves as the cornerstone of the final product, facilitating seamless business operations for the companies involved. #cleancode #productdevelopment #softwareengineering

In my view, clean code also means that the architecture we use is properly adapted. A developer should not implement an abstraction just to satisfy ones ambition.

Writing bad code feels fast. But it's an illusion. The cost of writing bad code might be cheaper in the beginning. But over time, it slows you down more and more, making it worth the effort to write clean code. Quality costs less. Invest in quality today, win time tomorrow.

In my experience, sometimes, this is a pitfall of agile development. The development team focuses too much on features that can be presented at the end of the sprint and neglects code design. Unfortunately, the price is paid for it later. What would be your recommendation for integrating code design into agile software development?

The comments on this post have some insightful observations about the economics of software products, code "quality", and the hidden costs in trying to predict the future vs. keeping design simple so it can easily evolve.

Writing code is easy. Writing simple code is incredibly challenging.

This may be by far the best explanation. Especially for b2b saas companies, clean code has a much more fatal importance. #cleancode #b2b #saas #softwaredevelopment