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Delft blue tile reading "One Job!" — Developers Tiles of Wisdom

Software Development

25. One Job!

Every class and function should do one thing. How to spot God Classes and overly long files—and split them along natural boundaries until each has One Job.

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Delft blue tile reading "Leave It Cleaner" — Developers Tiles of Wisdom

Software Development

23. Leave It Cleaner

See something messy in the code—even if you didn't write it? Leave it cleaner than you found it. Small, safe improvements compound into durable quality.

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Delft-blue tile reading "Refactor Early, Refactor Often"

Software Development

17. Refactor Early, Refactor Often

Refactoring isn't a luxury — it's maintenance. Small, frequent improvements prevent technical debt, and tests give you the freedom to improve without fear.

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3 min read