🔗 What is good code?

What defines good code? It’s more than just coding standards; it’s the foundation protecting user needs and system integrity. Mike Zornek highlights key attributes of good code: it solves problems, is accurate, reliable, and secure, and is easy to understand and change. He argues that good code addresses user goals, avoids unnecessary complexities, and promotes maintainability. In an era where software faces increasing entropy, adopting practices like testing, user feedback, and documentation becomes essential. Zornek emphasizes that while not all code needs to be perfect, the longer production practices are postponed, the harder it is to establish a culture of good coding. For further reading, he recommends "A Philosophy of Software Design" by John Ousterhout, an insightful resource on managing software complexity.