Tag: Legacy Code
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Revamping Legacy Switch Statement Hacks: Does C Still Have Room for Them?
In the world of C programming, the switch statement has always been a double-edged sword—offering both great power for control flow manipulation and potential pitfalls for those not well-versed in its quirks. One aspect of the switch statement that often manages to bewilder programmers is its permissibility to intermingle with loops, a phenomenon vividly embodied…
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Why ‘Good Code is Rarely Read’ Sparks Controversy Among Developers
In the realm of software development, the assertion ‘Good code is rarely read’ elicits passionate responses, ranging from agreement to outright dismissal. This statement can be provocative, especially among developers who have wrestled with codebase quality and maintainability. Over the years, I’ve come to appreciate that while good code should indeed minimize the need for…
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Decoding Libyear: Is It Really a Useful Metric for Dependency Management?
The concept of libyear, a metric introduced to quantify software dependency freshness, has sparked a flurry of opinions within the developer community. While some applaud the simplicity and clarity it offers, others question its practical utility in real-world scenarios. The idea behind libyear is to calculate the age difference between the current version of a…
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Die Evolution von CSS: Blättern durch seine Geschichte und aktuelle Einflüsse
Die Geschichte von Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) ist eine Geschichte von Innovation und Anpassung, geprägt von einem Bedürfnis, Digitaldesigns effizienter und konsistenter über verschiedene Browser und Geräte zu steuern. Seit den frühen Tagen des Webdesigns, als einfache HTML-Tags und Inline-Stilattribute vorherrschten, hat sich CSS zu einem unverzichtbaren Werkzeug und einer Kunstsprache entwickelt, die wesentlich zur…