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Delft blue tile reading "Do Not Use Prototype Code In Production" — Developers Tiles of Wisdom

Software Development

22. Do Not Use Prototype Code In Production

A prototype is meant to explore ideas, not to ship them. Why prototype code doesn't belong in production—and why rebuilding properly is often faster.

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1 min read

Delft-blue tile reading "Keep it Simple"

Software Development

English
Nederlands

13. Keep It Simple

Creativity tempts developers into overengineering. Build just enough, avoid clever code, and keep it simple — because simplicity is power.

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2 min read

Delft-blue tile reading: Use a Single Source of Truth

Frontend Architecture

7. Use a Single Source of Truth

Storing the same data in multiple places breeds bugs. Why one source of truth — often the URL — keeps your app clean, predictable and shareable.

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3 min read

Delft-blue tile with an ornate floral border reading: Think First!

Frontend Architecture

3. Think First!

Eager to dive into a new project? The questions an architect asks before writing a line of code — so a fast start doesn't become a slow recovery.

#developers-tiles-of-wisdom#architecture#leadership

3 min read