A dangerous mindset I’ve seen—and been guilty of—is assuming code doesn't change.
Read OriginalThe article warns against the common developer mindset of assuming code is static and its original context is clear to future maintainers. Using a practical example of array access, it illustrates how such assumptions create fragile, time-bomb code. It advocates for defensive programming, where methods are designed to expect misuse, bad inputs, and changing contexts to build safer, more resilient software.
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