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When you're working on a file that was last updated six years ago (infosec.pub)
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[–] Drekaridill@feddit.is 70 points 3 weeks ago (5 children)

I inherited code that contained files that were last updated in 1997

[–] bleistift2@sopuli.xyz 46 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

That isn’t a bad thing. On the contrary, according to the open-closed principle, you should strive for writing code you never have to touch again.

[–] Drekaridill@feddit.is 3 points 3 weeks ago

I haven't touched those files. The code works, I don't need to change it. I've mostly been working on the later additions.

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