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Good code is rarely read
June 06, 2024 · 3 mins · 549 words The other day I was interviewing a developer for a position at Wallapop. The candidate was a little bit junior, but I enjoyed their technical assignment and the conversation was going great.
These practices, such as the DRY principle, following SOLID, and maintaining consistent code formatting, are not arbitrary rules. This readability allows other developers (or even your future self) to quickly grasp the logic and purpose of the code without extensive documentation. It allows developers to focus on building features and solving problems rather than deciphering existing code.
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