Software Engineering Radio - the podcast for professional software developers SE Radio 637: Steve Smith on Software Quality
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Oct 10, 2024 Steve Smith, founder of Nimble Pros, delves into the vital importance of software quality for businesses and developers alike. He discusses effective design principles like the DRY principle and emphasizes the need for implementing quality checks from the early stages of development. The conversation tackles challenges posed by technical debt and legacy systems, advocating for automated testing and a culture of quality within teams. Steve shares insights on building collaborative environments between QA teams and developers to enhance overall software quality.
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Prioritize Correctness and Automation
- Prioritize building the right thing over building the thing right, as the former mistake is costlier.
- Automate quality checks like testing to reduce long-term expenses, as manual checks become pricier over time.
The Copy-Paste Trap
- Start-ups often prioritize rapid feature development, neglecting code quality through copy-pasting and neglecting DRY principles.
- This approach hinders long-term development due to increased complexity and difficulty in making changes.
Separate Concerns for Flexibility
- Apply separation of concerns, separating UI, persistence, and business logic for flexibility.
- Keep business logic out of the database to enable easier switching between databases in different environments.
