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Code? – Kevlin Henney
Discover the true value of code in this thought-provoking talk, exploring its significance, testing, refactoring, and evolution in software development.
- Code is often misunderstood and misused. It can refer to a set of instructions for a computer or a sequence of symbols.
- The value of code lies not in its complexity, but in its correctness and ability to serve a purpose.
- Clear code is only that which is concise, readable, and testable.
- The most valuable code is that which is evolving and changes with new learning.
- The concept of code is often mixed with comments, which are actually a form of code.
- The author laments the fact that many developers do not test their code and only learn about the problems when it is too late.
- Effective code is not about being elegant or beautiful, but about serving a purpose.
- Comments are not always useful and should be removed after a refactoring cycle.
- Discussion about the concept of code and its relationship to programming.
- The importance of testing and refactoring code to ensure it is correct.
- The evolution of code and its ability to change and adapt with new learning.
- The author shares his opinion on the limitations of programming languages.
- The importance of embracing the idea that code and testing are intertwined.
- The value of international codes and standards.
- Discussion about the concept of code and programming.
- The importance of clear and concise code.