Software Engineering and articles

Readable Code Is Code Others Can Understand

Code is read far more often than it is changed. Clear names and simple structures save time and make software easier to maintain.

Protecting Code Properly in Version Control

A simple process for updating, testing, and committing changes reduces conflicts and wasted time in a team repository.

Work with the Law of Change in Mind

Software inevitably changes. Simple designs and continuous refactoring lower the cost of adapting and help software last.

This Has to Be Done by Tomorrow

Chronic deadline pressure and poor planning undermine software quality. Learn to communicate risks and stand up for doing the job properly.

The Bad Habit of Leaving Commented-Out Code

Commented-out code makes software harder to read and creates uncertainty. Rely on tests and version control instead of keeping obsolete code.

Those Damn Interruptions

Interruptions break concentration and reduce the quality of our work. Learn to set boundaries and protect the time needed to do better work.

Managing Uncertainty

Tackle the hardest tasks and uncertainties first to prevent problems from piling up and work with greater peace of mind.

Three Simple Truths

Three simple truths that will make life as a software developer more comfortable.

The Old Joel Test (Still Completely Relevant)

A reflection on the continued relevance of the Joel Test and the fundamental practices of quality software development.