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Checklist for Software Development Best Practices

Tina Lj.8 min readMay 10, 2024Business & Life
Tina Lj.8 min read
Contents:
1. KISS: The simplicity that's often overlooked
2. YAGNI: Avoiding unnecessary features
3. DRY: Avoiding redundant code
4. Automated testing and ensuring reliability
5. Catch issues early with continuous integration
6. Continuous deployment
7. Ensure quality with code reviews
8. Refactoring: Improving existing code
9. Track changes effectively with version control
10. Do not forget the importance of documentation
11. Modular design
12. Plan for growth
13. Manage your failures gracefully
14. The importance of security
15. Performance optimization
The rise of AI also means security is even more important
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