Laws for hackers to live by (Interview)
The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source
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Exploring Hacker Laws in Development
This chapter discusses a GitHub repository that collects hacker laws, principles, and theories beneficial for developers, inspired by the creator's experiences as an IT consultant. It highlights common programming principles like DRY and KISS, emphasizing the importance of understanding over memorization to avoid misconceptions. The conversation also addresses the challenges of measuring software productivity, introducing concepts like Goodhart's law and the complexities of defining 'clever' coding practices.
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