Any fool can write code that a computer can understand. Good programmers write code that humans can understand.
Martin FowlerOne of the things I've been trying to do is look for simpler or rules underpinning good or bad design. I think one of the most valuable rules is avoid duplication. "Once and only once" is the Extreme Programming phrase.
Martin FowlerIn almost all cases, Iām opposed to setting aside time for refactoring. In my view refactoring is not an activity you set aside time to do. Refactoring is something you do all the time in little bursts.
Martin Fowler