Understanding Software
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Understanding Software
Max Kanat-Alexander
3 people recommended it in 2 threads, 2018–2021.
What people on Hacker News said
I've started re-factoring code before adding new features, our code base is getting a little better every day (more maintainable) which reversed a trend, it was getting harder to add features, now it is easier; plus when I design now, my designs are cleaner and result in maintainable code.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: What is the best programming book you've read? 2021 · 2 recommendations
- Ask HN: What's an (article|book|vid) that changed the way you view programming? 2018 · 1 recommendation