Python development - the golden rules | Linux Today

Python development – the golden rules

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Jul 29, 2010

[ Thanks to Linux User &
Developer magazine
for this link. ]

“As part of his massive Python Masterclass article,
Kunal Deo drew up some golden rules when working with Python. Click
here to jump straight to the article, or add a few of your own
golden rules in the comments thread below…

“Keep it simple
“Things should be as simple as possible, but no simpler.”
(Einstein)

“Do one thing well
The UNIX Philosophy certainly applies here.

“Don’t fret!
Don’t fret too much about performance – plan to optimise
later when needed.”


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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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