Adversity Quote by Anonymous
““What makes us erratic, what makes us slow down, is the accidental difficulty. We call this difficulty “bad code”.””
About This Quote
Source Talk: Tech conference, 2019
Difficulty in code is often accidental and leads to slower progress, termed “bad code”.
In simple terms: Accidental code issues cause delays.
Key Takeaway
Identify and address hidden code problems.
Themes
software development
problem solving
quality
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
technical
advice
When to use this quote
- software engineering
- project management
- team retrospectives
Key Concepts
technical debt
debugging
code health
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate between accidental and systemic code problems?
- What practices can reduce “bad code”?
A Different Perspective
May underestimate systemic causes of code issues.
