#software-development

Articles tagged with #software-development

Hot take : When Encapsulation Becomes Ceremony
Who Are We Protecting From Whom?
Aug 6, 20252 min read836
Please, Stick to One Level of Abstraction
Let’s be honest, writing code is easy.Writing good code is hard. And at the center of all good code is one thing: functions. Functions are everywhere. They’re how we structure logic, handle user input, transform data, call APIs, build UI, and more. T...
Jun 10, 20253 min read886
Preserving your android app state
Many developers know how to survive screen rotations using ViewModel or rememberSaveable, but the bigger questions remain: Why does state get lost in the first place? Why is ViewModel often the go-to solution, and is it the only one? What about other...
Sep 10, 20241 min read781
Violating the DRY Principle : when duplication leads to better outcomes
Recently, while working on a project, I began to reflect on the application of the DRY principle. I often avoid repetition, ensuring that every piece of knowledge in the system had a single, unambiguous representation. This approach had served me wel...
Aug 12, 20243 min read229
Let's clarify some misconceptions around android development these days
Forget the Formalities ! There's no introduction for this blogpost 😅 (or maybe I have a blank page syndrome). Let's try debunking some myths around android development and clearing the air ! (oh actually this seems to be a good intro, isn't it ? 🫣)...
Jul 2, 20245 min read1.8K
Understanding memory leak
As developers, we strive to create applications that are not only functional and user-friendly, but also optimized to utilize system resources effectively. Proper memory management is crucial for optimizing resources, enhancing performance, and conse...
Jun 19, 20236 min read1.2K