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Here are some lessons I was reminded of as I continued working on my Pomodoro-inspired web app.
When you take the time to think about it, sometimes, the most elegant solutions are also the simplest ones. Simplicity doesn't always translate to meaning less, but it just means focusing on better quality work.
👨💻 Simple solutions = elegance, readability and easier maintenance
While attempting to code some UI logic, I was reminded of the overcomplicated coding logic I've witnessed other developers (myself included) write. But as we get more seasoned as senior developers, we appreciate simplicity and readability. Anything that will make our lives, and the lives of other developers easier.
👨💻 Start easy. Start Small. Start Basic.
The second lesson I was reminded of today is that the smartest way to build any app, no matter how complex, is to begin with the easiest way. Sometimes, as developers, we fall into the trap of using what we envision at the very end of the development process. We start at the end, quite literally. And then we find out later that things have become too complicated to manage. By then, it's usually too late to change things.
👨💻 Divide and Conquer. Identify the Smallest Unit of Work.
Even working on a seemingly tiny project like this Pomodoro app has reminded me there will always be steps and things we could miss when first envisioning the project idea. But by breaking it all down into smaller work units, I could see those missing pieces and be agile in tackling those various parts. Vice versa, I will be less likely to miss out on anything when I get to the end.
