Weekly Dev Tips

Make It (Work|Right|Fast) Don't fall into the premature optimization trap. Follow this sequence when developing new features. Sponsor - DevIQ Thanks to DevIQ for sponsoring this episode! Check out their list of available courses and how-to videos. Show Notes / Transcript There's a three step process that I first heard of from Kent Beck. Following these steps when implementing a new feature can help you remain focused on getting the work done, and can avoid falling into the trap of premature optimization. The First Step: Make it work The first step is to make it work. Since we're talking about software, there is no cost of materials. You can make the code do what it's supposed to do in whatever ugly, messy manner you want, so long as it works. Don't waste time worrying about whether your approach is ideal, your code elegant, or your design patterns perfect. If you can see multiple ways to do something, and you're not sure which is best, pick one and go with it. You can leave a TODO comment or make a note in yo