Lea Verou • 8/20/2011

To write good code, you sometimes have to write bad code

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This article discusses a practical programming strategy for when a solution is conceptually clear but difficult to implement. The author advises writing initial code that is functional but not elegant, fast, or maintainable, as a first step. This 'bad code' serves as a working prototype, making it easier to subsequently refine and transform it into high-quality, good code, similar to a designer creating a rough sketch before the final digital version.

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