The Eric Normand Podcast How to avoid premature optimization?
Nov 8, 2021
Delve into the pitfalls of premature optimization and its impact on programming assumptions. Discover the significance of domain modeling as a leading indicator of maintenance costs. Learn how denotational design can simplify complex ideas, enhancing clarity and elegance in code. Explore innovative software modeling through business domain actions, emphasizing the need for alignment between domain language and programming logic to foster clearer software design.
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Avoid Premature Coding Optimizations
- Avoid jumping straight into coding as it often leads to premature optimizations that are unsafe to assume.
- Slow down and include a phase of domain modeling before choosing any concrete representations or optimizations.
Use Abstract Specifications First
- First clearly understand and specify your domain using algebraic thinking before implementation.
- Write a runnable, abstract specification first to explore operations and structures without premature optimization.
Clear Constraints When Modeling
- Clear your mind of constraints like efficiency and practicality when first exploring your domain.
- Focus on essential operations, required information, and invariants without implementation bias.