Everything I know about good API design
Most of what modern software engineers do involves APIs: public interfaces for communicating with a program, like this one from Twilio. I’ve spent a l...
The 11 Aspects of Good Code
pathsensitive.comSaved October 27, 2025
Summary
Good code is defined by its external properties—being complete, understandable, and easy to evolve—and by its internal qualities like modularity and clear intent.
It avoids rigidity and brittleness, enabling change without introducing bugs or confusion. Each line and function should be independently understandable and purpose-driven, making the original developer’s intent recoverable by others.
