Dave Kerr

IT consultant who created the Hacker Laws repository on GitHub. Shares insights on software development principles and patterns.

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Jul 16, 2020 • 1h 2min

Laws for hackers to live by (Interview)

Dave Kerr, an IT consultant and creator of the Hacker Laws repository on GitHub, shares valuable insights on essential principles for developers. He discusses laws like YAGNI and DRY, emphasizing their importance in software design and life. The conversation explores the complexities of estimating project timelines, advocating for adaptability amid unpredictability. Dave highlights the significance of empathy in teamwork and warns against over-engineering, offering wisdom on prioritizing simplicity and practical decision-making in coding.

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