2023 Berlin Marathon ➡️ 2:27
I’m the same person at work and when I’m running. So today, I’m sharing a story about myself through a defining moment in my life as a runner.
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No one knows what a User Story is anymore
"As a user, I want to connect to the database, so that I’m connected to the database." Great, or not: we have to be able to do better than that.
False Progress
Every feature added to a product increases its complexity and raises the risk of errors. So be absolutely certain of the value it adds.
An object is not what you think it is
Building an object means starting with its behavior. The data it encapsulates is derived from that and constitutes an implementation detail.
A little common sense in a cruel world
When a simple interaction with my neighbor Huguette reminds us that not everything can be understood through the lens of computer science…
Bug or feature?
In a legacy system on which many other systems depend, fixing a bug is not always recommended. It’s better to isolate it and maintain it.
I’m not going to sell you a “Clean Code” training course
"Clean Code" is a reference book: reading it linearly, from A to Z, would make little sense. You need to read it, experiment with the concepts, and revisit it frequently.
It’s already been a year!
Looking back on a year of writing: the format that has emerged, the feedback I’ve received, and the deep motivation behind these posts.
Library vs. Framework
You call a library, but it’s the framework that calls you. The difference is inversion of control.
Restoring Perfection
It is, after all, somewhat paradoxical that perfection has become a dirty word. Don’t abandon it, but strive toward it through continuous improvement.
To estimate or not to estimate—that is the question
Rather than making estimates—which are as accurate as a broken clock (which is right twice a day)—break your work down into smaller tasks.
The Curse of Engineers
Engineers, too busy wondering if they’ll measure up, overlook a more fundamental question: What is the purpose of their work?
If you think you know, you don’t know
Bloom’s revised taxonomy offers a detailed description of the levels of knowledge. An autobiographical example is provided to help you better understand it.
Oh, what a beautiful in-house framework!
If you’re thinking about creating a custom framework, think twice: some have tried it, and they’ve had their share of problems!
Coaching is language-agnostic
Working on software quality means working on architectures, paradigms, and methodologies—particularly clean code. The programming language doesn’t matter.
Criticism is easy; art is hard.
A simple account from someone who had the audacity to try to book a train ticket via the SNCF Connect website.
Test-Driven Development: Just One Tool Among Many
While TDD is a wonderful tool, it is not suitable for all development projects, as it risks falling prey to the “law of the instrument.”
Code Pissers
Let the people who use this expression sit down at the keyboard and show us what they can do…
Refactoring: Overcoming the “tunnel effect” with the Mikado method
The Mikado Method involves mapping out the dependencies of the refactoring, then refactoring starting from the leaves of the tree thus established.
How can you get your development team moving?
Whatever your exact role (Lead Dev, Tech Lead, VP of Engineering, CTO…), be demanding but know how to be considerate of your team.