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On over-engineering; finding the right balance
A big debate among developers is whether to write code for today’s problem or to build a general-purpose solution for future needs. Both approaches have their pros and cons. Specific-purpose code can
Rigid and hard to extend: When the company starts renting electric scooters (which need to be charged, not refueled), your design breaks down. Flexibility without overgeneralizing: The system can adapt to future changes (e.g., adding boats or planes) without having a clutter of methods that doesn’t make sense. Join my Telegram channel for bite-sized summaries and curated posts that save you time while keeping you up to date with essential insights!
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