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DRY principle in software development discussed

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This item discusses the application of the DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself) principle in software development, noting that it's often applied reflexively rather than as a strict rule. The author references "The Pragmatic Programmer" as a source for understanding this concept. AI

RANK_REASON The item is a personal reflection on a software development principle, not a new release, significant event, or research.

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DRY principle in software development discussed

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    I've watched DRY get applied as a reflex more than as a rule. Someone reads the Pragmatic Programmer,... # programming # codequality # ai # cleancode # software

    I've watched DRY get applied as a reflex more than as a rule. Someone reads the Pragmatic Programmer,... # programming # codequality # ai # cleancode # software # coding # development # engineering # inclusive # community Don't Repeat Yourself: the second sentence is the one that…

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