GOTO - The Brightest Minds in Tech Five Lines of Code • Christian Clausen & Kevlin Henney
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Aug 11, 2023 The hosts discuss the origin of the book 'Five Lines of Code' and the authors' approach to code optimization. They explore the significance of small details in building large systems and highlight the misconceptions around refactoring. The speakers share their early coding experiences and emphasize the need to understand the current code structure before making changes. They discuss the benefits and dangers of using coding tools and emphasize the importance of collaboration and good naming in refactoring. They also highlight the significance of test naming and structure and the creative and learning process in coding.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
The Importance of Small Details in Building Big Systems
04:41 • 5min
Early Coding Experiences and Essentialism in Programming
09:17 • 2min
The Benefits and Dangers of Using Tools to Code
11:17 • 11min
The Importance of Understanding Code and Working with the Current Structure
22:10 • 23min
The Importance of Test Naming and Structure
44:52 • 22min
The Creative and Learning Process in Coding
01:07:13 • 2min