Modern Dev Practices That Actually Make Sense (No BS!)
Hey devs! đ Let's talk about some development practices that I've found actually useful (and some that are just... meh).
The Good Stuff That Works
1. Git Flow (But Make It Simple)
You know what's better than a complex branching strategy? One that actually makes sense for your team. I'm all about keeping things simple and effective.
2. Code Reviews That Don't Suck
Here's the thing about code reviews - they don't have to be painful! A few tips that have worked wonders for me:
- Keep PRs small and focused
- Be nice in your comments (seriously, it helps!)
- Use automated tools to catch the obvious stuff
3. Testing (Yes, Really!)
I know, I know - writing tests isn't exactly fun. But trust me, future you will thank past you when you don't have to debug production issues at 3 AM.
The "Modern" Stuff That's Overrated
- Microservices for Everything: Sometimes a monolith is just fine, okay?
- Over-engineering: Just because you can doesn't mean you should
- Following Every New Trend: Let's be real, not every new framework is worth learning
What Actually Matters
At the end of the day, what really counts is:
- Writing code that others can understand
- Building stuff that works
- Having a life outside of coding (gasp!)
My Development Philosophy
Keep it simple, make it work, then make it better. No need to overcomplicate things!
What development practices have you found actually useful? Share your thoughts below! đ