Code? – Kevlin Henney

Testing

Discover the true value of code in this thought-provoking talk, exploring its significance, testing, refactoring, and evolution in software development.

Key takeaways

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.

Code? – Kevlin Henney

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