The First Principles, Ep 1: Computers Run Code, Humans Read Code
summary
The core claim is explicit: Computers run code and Humans read code, and the talk shows what follows — readable naming, comments that explain intent, modular refactors, and version control messages used as signposts — not platitudes about “examples.” It derives heuristics like KISS and DRY from that claim, demonstrates tradeoffs (write for the CPU versus write for maintainers), and gives concrete habits to adopt during PR reviews and refactoring.
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chapters (8)
- 0:00First principles in software
- 1:46Defining first principles
- 4:14From principles to heuristics
- 6:01Computers run code humans read code
- 8:13Applying software rules
- 11:44Audience discussion on rules
- 12:06Summary
- 14:55Q&A
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