What Is Code Smell and What to Look For
The term “code smell” is probably something you have encountered if you have been developing software for a few years. Even if you haven’t come across the term you’ve probably encounter examples of them.
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7 Ways to Make the Most out of Code Reviews
Whether you love or hate code reviews, you can’t deny that it helps ensure the quality of code is consistent across a project. As a result, code reviews typically raise the code to a much higher standard. However, code reviews only work if it is taken seriously and everyone that […]
4 Reasons Why Less Code Is Better Sometimes
When you’re new to software development, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that more code is good because a lot is getting done. However, that is not always the case because there are consequences with more code. It may not immediately show itself, but sooner or later […]
7 Tips to Learn an Existing Code Base Faster
Whether you joined a new team, got a new job, or started to take part in an open source project, you’re going to find yourself dealing with a large and unknown codebase. There is a ramp-up period where you’ll be spending your time to understand the code base before you […]