Re: Code or tools

On 8/17/23 23:00, Lars Noodén wrote:
>
> I would vote for 3. Readability.  Comments are going to be part of that.
>  Maybe a smaller or larger part depending on what you are writing, but
> a part nonetheless.
>
> The reason for that vote is that you read the code so many more times
> than you write it. In fact you keep reading it while you write it, even
> before you forget what's in it and have to re-read it yet again to
> refresh your mind on how it works and what it does specifically. Then
> your colleagues will be reading it as well, for various reasons.
>
> So if you emphasize readability, you will help everyone out including
> your present and future self through the processes of both creation and
> maintenance.

agreed. here is a good way to remember this:

write your code as if the maintainer is a homicidal maniac who knows 
where you live!

uri

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