Just because you can, doesn't mean you should

Python lets programmers redefine initializers at runtime. Don't do that.

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The C preprocessor lets programmers redefine "true". Don't do that.

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Swift lets programmers use very foolish variable names. This may be the lesser sin, but still, don't do that.

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Given python has a reputation for relatively defect-free code, it's remarkable how few guards it has for enforcing good code — no type safety, no access modifiers, only enforced indentation.


Original post: https://kitsunesoftware.wordpress.com/2017/05/19/just-because-you-can-doesnt-mean-you-should/

Original post timestamp: Fri, 19 May 2017 23:09:23 +0000

Tags: C, Coding, Programming, python, Swift

Categories: Software


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