@dkare1009: 11 Software Engineering principles I wish I understood earlier: ๐. ๐๐๐๐๐: Better Object-Oriented Design ๐. ๐๐โฆ
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The article lists 11 key software engineering principles, including SOLID, DRY, and KISS, that the author wishes they had understood earlier for improved code design and quality.
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๐จ11 Software Engineering Principles I Wish Iโd Learned Earlier:
- SOLID: Better Object-Oriented Design
- DRY: Avoid Repetition
- KISS: Keep It Simple, Stupid
- YAGNI: Donโt Build What You Donโt Need
- SRP: Single Responsibility Principle
- Open/Closed Principle: Open for Extension, Closed for Modification
- Dependency Inversion Principle: Depend on Abstractions, Not Concretions
- Composition Over Inheritance: Build Flexible Components
- Separation of Concerns: Cleaner, More Focused Design
- Fail Fast: Detect Problems Early
- Measure First: Optimize What Actually Matters
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