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RailsConf 2014 - Keynote: Writing Software by David Heinemeier Hansson

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Software practice, open source & careersPython, Ruby & scripting languages

What it is

David Heinemeier Hansson's RailsConf 2014 keynote argues that programming is closer to writing than to science, with clear code produced by iterating through drafts. It prioritizes clarity and craft over technical superiority.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN points to it in discussions of programming as a creative craft and of how to write clear software.

  • 3 people recommended it
  • 4 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2014, last 2021

What HN commenters said

  1. “Very opinionated, but recommended nonetheless”

    Coins software writer, prioritizing code clarity over technical superiority

    luhgor, 2014-12 · Recommendation · in “Software engineers should write”

  2. “DHH has a great keynote on this phenomenon”

    Programming as creative craft rather than science

    mosselman, 2017-11 · Recommendation · in “Sick of Ruby, dynamic typing, side effects, and object-orientation (2014)”

  3. “There a good talk on this topic: Writing Software by David Heinemeier Hansson”

    DHH keynote on writing clear software through iterative drafts

    shaicoleman, 2021-02 · Recommendation · in “Ask HN: What is your advice to someone who is starting out in software industry?”

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Topics: dhh, software craft, ruby on rails, code clarity, railsconf

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