A deep dive into the historical origins and evolving definitions of 'clean code,' questioning its modern relevance beyond dogmatic rules. Experts explore if clean code is a timeless ideal or a context-dependent practice, emphasizing habitability and human-centric design.
Dave Farley discusses the enduring impact of 'Clean Code' and its alignment with the empirical principles of 'Modern Software Engineering'. He highlights how both frameworks aim to simplify complexity and foster rapid, safe software evolution.
Despite decades of attempts to standardize terms like 'mock,' 'stub,' and 'fake,' semantic diffusion continues to plague software testing. A new proposal aims to clarify communication by focusing on an object's functional role rather than its often-misunderstood label.