Code is a liability, not an asset. So goal of software engineer is delivering the maximum amount of desired functionality at the cost of the least amount of code complexity, even as desired functionality evolves over time.

Dec 24, 2022 · 3:03 AM UTC

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Code is a leverage.Not a asset nor a liability.
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How does it help to call code a liability? With that logic all engineering is a liability.
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so true, barring test cases and type deductions
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Minimalism applies to coding as well.
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wrong,totally wrong
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How do you define "complexity" in code?
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Well said and makes a ton of sense.
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True, but I’ve seen code costing issues affect feature improvement because it’s to costly to implement the UX. I’d like to see let’s not worry about cost and do the cool things to push innovation.
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不懂，但我知道公司运营总是需要收入的，没有收入如何运营。员工工资、国家税收、项目开发、设备更新维护等，都是需要钱。
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You can't deny code's dual nature (asset and liability).
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