Stylish Bugs
12 days ago
- #bug-prevention
- #coding-style
- #programming-languages
- The article discusses various coding styles and their effectiveness in preventing bugs.
- Yoda style (putting constants first in conditions) is critiqued for its limited bug prevention scope and redundancy with compiler warnings.
- Automatic Semicolon Insertion (ASI) in JavaScript is highlighted, noting that manually adding semicolons doesn't prevent ASI-related surprises.
- The importance of braces in code structure is mentioned, with modern languages enforcing better practices.
- The use of 'const' for variables is explored, showing mixed results in bug prevention and highlighting language-specific limitations.
- The conclusion suggests that coding style is more about personal preference than correctness, with luck playing a significant role in bug avoidance.