Michelle Barker • 6/14/2018

In Defence of Bad Code

This article defends the existence of verbose or 'bad' CSS code, using a real-world example of a button with many modifier classes. It argues that such code often results from iterative design changes, client feedback, and the practical need for specificity, rather than poor developer skill. The piece critiques the sanctimonious reactions common in tech communities and emphasizes that user experience, not code aesthetics, is the ultimate goal.

0 comments

#Web Development #Frontend #code quality