Great software: three easy steps
August 23, 2008
The customer-friendly programmer says:
Great software always does what the customer wants it to. So even the customer think of new ways to use the software, it doesn’t break or give them unexpected results
The object-oriented programmers says:
Great software is code that is object oriented. So there is not a bunch of duplicate code, and each object pretty much controls its own behavior. It’s also easy to extend because your design is really solid and flexible
The design-guru programmer says:
Great software is when use tried and true design patterns and principles. You have kept your object loosely coupled, and your code open for extension but close to modification.
So, the steps are:
1 Make sure your software does what the customer wants it to do.
2. Apply basic OO principles to add flexibility.
3. Strive for a maintainable, reusable design.
