The Case for Readable Code
Trygve Reenskaug · 2007
Readable code is the key to correct and maintainable programs. Pure class oriented programming does not scale and tends to lead to code that is hard to read. Extensive subclassing is an effective obfuscator and should often be replaced with delegation. A strategy of divide and conquer can be achieved with suitably structured components. This opens a path to readable, object oriented programs. Pair programming and, even better, peer review are work processes that help getting it right the first time.