Building Quote by Erik Naggum
“Part of any serious QA is removing Perl code the same way you go over a dilapidated building you inherit to remove chewing gum and duct tape and fix whatever was kept together for real.”
About This Quote
Source Online Post: 2005 Newsgroup Discussion, Erik Naggum
QA cleaning is like renovating a dilapidated building: remove outdated code and patch structural flaws.
In simple terms: Cleaning code is like fixing an old building.
Key Takeaway
Remove legacy code to improve quality.
Themes
software maintenance
quality assurance
refactoring
Mood
pragmatic
analytical
Type
technical
instructional
When to use this quote
- codebase cleanup
- system upgrades
- team onboarding
- documentation
Key Concepts
software engineering
legacy systems
Questions to Reflect On
- Which parts of your codebase need urgent cleanup?
- How do you balance speed and thoroughness in refactoring?
A Different Perspective
Legacy code may hide critical functionality, risking loss.
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