Software Design - Principles

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When a trade off must be made then the design principles help guide the decision in choosing between competing alternatives.

Java

Java: principles circa 2005.

• Reading is more important than writing
  • code should be a joy to read
  • the language should not hide what is happening
  • code should do what it seems to do
• Simplicity matters
  • a clear semantic model greatly boosts readability
  • every “ good” feature adds more “bad” weight
  • sometimes it is best to leave things out
• One language: with same meaning everywhere

My

• Less is more. What have no meaning is not welcome (XML vs Json, Graphic without Border, …)
• Text-readable first, Command-Line second, WebGui Third
• Feedback: Open all, close on demand
• Features: Start small, open on demand
• Wouah effect

Documentation / Reference

• Design-Principles
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