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The need for beautiful code

Wednesday Wisdom • 56 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Software Engineering Code Quality Maintenance Team Collaboration
  1. Investing time in writing beautiful code is crucial for code longevity and maintainability.
  2. Code that 'mostly works' is not the standard to aim for; focus on creating code that is always functional and meets significant requirements.
  3. Developing a culture of producing beautiful code in a team requires more than guidelines and prizes; it involves a collective shift in mindset and commitment.

The concept of sustainment

The Works in Progress Newsletter • 2 implied HN points • 19 Oct 23
📚 Literature Maintenance
  1. Sustainment is vital for maintaining operations until completing a successful mission.
  2. Maintenance theory and practice are actively studied in manufacturing, aerospace, software, and the military.
  3. The US Army has embraced the concept of sustainment with a focus on logistics, financial management, personnel services, and health support.
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A Checklist for Building with GraphQL

William Blankenship • 2 HN points • 21 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Development Engineering Tooling Maintenance Operations
  1. You need at least two engineers for GraphQL service: for mentoring, supporting, and preventing bottlenecks.
  2. Invest in tooling like query complexity guards, introspection, and alerts for runtime safety and service performance.
  3. The skillset needed for GraphQL service is similar to that of a database engineer, focusing on schema design and tool implementation.

Focused Energy

CTOrly • 0 implied HN points • 02 Jan 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Maintenance Problem Solving Prevention
  1. When facing a specific problem, using concentrated, specific solutions is crucial for resolving it effectively.
  2. Differentiate between maintaining a steady state and solving a problem; what works for one may not work for the other.
  3. Prevent issues by taking proactive steps, but be prepared to switch to targeted solutions when problems arise.