Название: 100 Mistakes in Software EngineeringАвтор: Luis Cordero
Издательство: PublishDrive
Год: 2024
Страниц: 239
Язык: английский
Формат: pdf, epub (true)
Размер: 10.1 MB
In this book I write about 100 mistakes that professional software engineers (including myself) have made in their careers. The main purpose of the book is to give you practical and useful knowledge about the decisions that professional face every day and how to avoid the bad decisions. Imagine having at your disposal 100 things that seasoned engineers went through and getting their advise first hand on what you should do.
Embarking on a software project without conducting code reviews is a bit like painting with your nose right up against the canvas. You're so focused on the details that you miss the broader strokes that might be going awry. Regularly stepping back, or better yet, having another set of eyes to observe your work, ensures that the final masterpiece is exactly that—a masterpiece. However, like all rules, there are exceptions, and the effectiveness of code reviews can hinge on the structure and trust level within your team.
For most projects, skipping code reviews is a guaranteed way to invite trouble. They're a valuable checkpoint, not just for catching bugs but for maintaining a cohesive and readable codebase, sharing knowledge among the team, and ensuring that everyone's coding to the same standards. Think of it as quality control, fresh perspectives, and a learning opportunity all rolled into one. It's about making sure that when you do step back to look at the mural you've been working on, it's a coherent and beautiful piece, not a jumbled mess of mismatched colors and styles.
For indie developers or those embarking on crafting an MVP (Minimum Viable Product), the immediate goal is often to validate an idea. The focus is on building something functional that meets the core needs of your target users, and doing so quickly. In these early stages, heavy emphasis on scalability might not only divert valuable resources but could also prolong the time to market, potentially stifolding the initial concept's validation. It's a bit like building a six-lane bridge in a place where there's not even a path trodden by foot yet.
However, this doesn't mean scalability should be entirely off your radar, even in the early phases. The key lies in laying a foundation that doesn’t box you into a corner. It's about making thoughtful decisions that leave the door open for scaling up without overcommitting resources upfront. Using scalable technologies and following best practices in your code can save you from a complete overhaul down the line when your project starts to grow.
Now, shift the lens to professional projects or those beyond the MVP stage, where scalability isn't just important—it's essential. As your user base grows, so does the load on your system. Here, failing to consider scalability from the get-go can lead to significant problems. Performance issues, downtime, and a degraded user experience can tarnish your reputation and drive users away.
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