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How can we write software that won’t be labeled “legacy code” too early?

Ken Gregg February 12, 2020January 29, 2021

The ingredients for boosting the overall lifetime of software you develop include: Ensuring that the source code is readable. While this attribute can be somewhat subjective, there are many things you can do to ensure readability that transcend the specific …

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Think before you type – variable names and other entities

Ken Gregg May 8, 2018January 29, 2021

Names of variables, functions, arrays, and other data structures are incredibly important in making your code more readable and more maintainable. Engage Brain The most important piece of advice to start with is this: Think before you type anything. It …

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Why would my team ever need coding standards or guidelines?

Ken Gregg May 2, 2018January 29, 2021

When the term “coding standard” or “coding guideline” is brought up in a team meeting or training session, I will sometimes feel a sudden ten-degree drop in temperature in the room, the lighting dims to an eerie glimmer, and ominous …

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