Software Development Anti-Patterns: When Good Intentions Lead to Bad Code
Anti-patterns are common solutions that seem reasonable but create more problems than they solve. Learn to recognize and avoid these traps before they sabotage your codebase.
Tag: Code Quality
DRY Principle: When Code Duplication Becomes Technical Debt
Don't Repeat Yourself sounds simple, but knowing when to apply it requires judgment. Understand when duplication is harmful, when it's acceptable, and how premature abstraction can be worse than duplication.
Technical Debt: The Hidden Cost of Moving Fast
Every shortcut in code creates debt that must be repaid with interest. Learn to recognize, measure, and manage technical debt before it cripples your development velocity.