On Refactoring
There’s a hidden benefit to refactoring that nobody seems to mention when weighing the options… the opportunity for learning. The more often you allow yourself to break down code and rewrite it to be more concise and understandable, the better…
Frameworks should be Hidden
If your framework is constantly reminding you that it’s there, it’s time to rethink its job. Applications need to be freed from the unnecessary constraints being applied to them. They are not your architecture, and should not be making any architectural decisions…
Balance your Bias
It’s easy to fall into the trap of focusing on specific types of work in your career. Starting with maintenance or grunt work is natural for junior developers, but it’s important for seniors to deal with horrendous code as well…