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How to delete code – the story of interface
How to Delete Code: The Interface Story How to delete code, safely of course, is usually a major problem. Difficult and You always second guess every decision because You don’t know what You don’t know. It is not just hitting the “delete” button. You need to make a smart decision and second guess your solution. How to remove unnecessary code with a focus ? Refactor the code, use interfaces and then test it twice remembering about user experience. TL; DR 😉 Define one interface. Create two implementations – legacy, modern and any other. Unify! Use it in already existing services or create such services by refactoring code. Switch between them…
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Chestertone`s Fence in coding and not only
The Chestertone`s Fence in coding is the principle named after the writer G.K. Chesterton. Serves as a critical reminder in programming and software development: before removing or altering existing code, one must understand why it was implemented in the first place. This principle is universal for life. Emphasizes the importance of historical context and the potential consequences of change, especially a quick and fast one. Urging developers to approach modifications with caution and respect for prior decisions. Even if they are unknown or seem meaningless. Understanding the Chesterton`s Fence Chesterton`s Fence principle, at its core, suggests that every piece of code, no matter how outdated or unnecessary it may seem,…
