The Feature Creep Anti-Pattern
Feature creep is one of the most prevalent anti-patterns in my experience. I personally find it a recurring challenge to avoid. The issue is that... Read more
Category: Common Anti-Patterns
The Magic Strings Anti-Pattern
The magic strings anti-pattern implies a much more entertaining experience than it is. This coding style is not rare. Thus, it is likely you have... Read more
The Death March AntiPattern
The death march anti-pattern is one of the most painful to endure. There is even a tendency to envy those involved in actual ones. This... Read more
Cover Your Assets – The CYA Anti-Pattern
In this episode, we cover another anti-pattern that everyone has experienced. However, the CYA approach is not often seen as something to avoid. There are... Read more
Intellectual Violence – A Short-Sighted Anti-Pattern
This anti-pattern implies a heavier hand than is common. While the intellectual violence anti-pattern sounds shocking and over-the-top, it is common and often subtle. We... Read more
Reinventing The Wheel – An Age-Old Anti-Pattern
It is hard to go through life without being warned against reinventing the wheel at some point. This recommendation is a general warning to avoid... Read more