From Horror Story to Fairy Tale - Writing Code

Explore a conference talk from the Reliable Web Summit 2021 that transforms code writing from a potential "horror story" into a "fairy tale." Delve into the importance of empathy in coding, its impact on inclusivity, and how to create more readable and maintainable code. Learn about common pitfalls like poor naming conventions, confusing comments, and obfuscated logic, and discover specific tips for writing code that future developers will appreciate. Gain insights on implementing these practices within your team to improve overall code quality and collaboration. The talk covers various aspects of software design, including onboarding, accessibility, ambiguity reduction, semantics, vocabulary choice, and code reviews, ultimately aiming to help developers create code that tells a clear and engaging story.

Intro
Software Design Goals
Activities
Onboarding
Accessibility
Ambiguity
Semantics
Vocabulary
Disambiguation
Ephemeral Use
Architecture
Namespacing
Code Reviews
Summary