270: Principles for Flexible and Maintainable Code

Thoughts about object-oriented design principles

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Current Work: Principles for Flexible and Maintainable Code

Object-oriented design involves managing dependencies to enable effective handling of changes. Proper design is essential for successful applications that are easy to change. Object-oriented design aims to arrange dependencies for easy future change, and experimentation is critical. Decisions should not be forced by the tools we are using or by unnecessary pressure. When writing Object-Oriented code, it's crucial to follow specific guidelines. Transparent code shows how changes will affect the code, and those changes should be proportional to the benefits. The code should be usable in different contexts and encourage the perpetuation of these qualities.

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