Learn To Evaluate Your Code
Tuesday January 23, 2007 9:20 AM
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I am in the middle of reading a new book from the Head First series titled Object-Oriented Analysis & Design. I am on part 2 of chapter 5, good design = flexible software. There is a very important paragraph in this chapter that I would like to share with you. If you are reading along at home we are on page 246.
It's easy to rip apart someone else's code, but you've got to learn to look at your own code, and identify problems. This is also where peer review, having fellow programmers look at your code, can really be a lifesaver. Don't worry if you have to make changes; a better-designed application will save you tons of time in the long run.
When I read this I could not help but think how many times throughout a week or month that I have ripped apart others code criticizing how others accomplish a task. I think we should all take a little more time criticizing ourselves because if you really take the time to do so you will realize what I have, nobody is perfect :)
