Always code as if the guy who ends up maintaining your code will be a violent psychopath who knows where you l... — Martin Golding

Always code as if the guy who ends up maintaining your code will be a violent psychopath who knows where you live.

Author: Martin Golding

Insight: Writing messy code is like leaving your diary open at a coffee shop—you don't know who'll read it or how they'll judge you. Clean, clear code isn't about being nice; it's pure self-preservation. Your future self will thank you, or at least won't hunt you down.

Always code as if the guy who ends up maintaining your code will be a violent psychopath who knows where you live.

Insight

Writing messy code is like leaving your diary open at a coffee shop—you don't know who'll read it or how they'll judge you. Clean, clear code isn't about being nice; it's pure self-preservation. Your future self will thank you, or at least won't hunt you down.

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Martin Golding

Martin Golding is an American philosopher known for his work in the fields of political philosophy and the philosophy of language. He has contributed significantly to discussions on the nature of authority, justification, and the social contract. Golding has also edited several important texts and has taught at various academic institutions throughout his career.

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