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Derek Comartin

Never rewrite code?

Is it a bad idea to rewrite code or an entire system? At some point, developers want to rewrite for various reasons. Often, it’s because we simply don’t understand the existing codebase or think it’s a tire fire. But is the benefit there? Sometimes, yes. Sometimes, no. It’s a pretty nuanced topic around cost/benefit. YouTube Check out my YouTube channel, where I post all kinds of content accompanying my posts, including this video showing everything in this post. Rewrite When it comes to software development, the debate over whether to rewrite code never ends. Some developers always want or have the urge… Read More »Never rewrite code?

You’re not as loosely coupled as you think!

When you hear tight coupling or being loosely coupled, what does that even mean? There are many aspects to coupling that you need to think about. Temporal, Data Schema, Location, Technology. Removing one aspect usually involves having to deal with a whole new set of problems. YouTube Check out my YouTube channel, where I post all kinds of content accompanying my posts, including this video showing everything in this post. Technology Coupling When it comes to building better software systems, managing coupling is at the forefront. Many developers often think about coupling primarily in terms of dependencies; for instance, how system A… Read More »You’re not as loosely coupled as you think!

Your Customers Don’t Care About JavaScript

Your customers do not care about the technology behind your app. What programming language, frameworks, libraries, or whatever tooling you’re using, they don’t care. They care about it providing them value and that it has certain characteristics. They want it to work. YouTube Check out my YouTube channel, where I post all kinds of content accompanying my posts, including this video showing everything in this post. Context Matters Of course, there’s nuance to this—context matters. For instance, if your customers are developers, they likely care about how the application is built. This blog/video is inspired by a wonderful tweet that illustrates this… Read More »Your Customers Don’t Care About JavaScript