Refactoring
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The Infinite Recursion of 'Just One More' Refactor
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This meme shows a picture of two mirrors facing each other, creating an infinite reflection. The first mirror is labeled 'My code,' and the second mirror is labeled 'My urge to refactor my code.' The infinite reflection between them represents the endless, recursive loop of refactoring that developers can fall into, where the act of improving code creates new opportunities for further improvement, ad infinitum. For senior engineers, it’s a humorous take on the law of diminishing returns in code quality, the dangers of gold-plating, and the importance of knowing when to stop refactoring and just ship the damn thing
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The difference between a junior and a senior is that a junior doesn't know when to start refactoring, and a senior doesn't know when to stop
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