Bulldozer00's Blog

Everyone knows that continuous refactoring of the source code is required to keep your code base clean. However, what about continuous cleanup of turd files? Do you iteratively do this unglamorous, janitorial task?

As you develop software and learn how to use one of the exotic new build systems like the autotools set, you will most likely find a bunch of project build files accumulating that are no longer needed. These files will clutter up your source control repository tree and frustrate project newcomers; starting them off with a “bad attitude” toward you and the other people who’ve “laid the groundwork” for them.

If you can’t find the time to diligently keep your source tree clean (“I am too busy!”), then you deserve what you get from your future team mates: disdain and disrespect.

WHAT WE HAVE DONE FOR OURSELVES ALONE DIES WITH US; WHAT WE HAVE DONE FOR OTHERS AND THE WORLD REMAINS AND IS IMMORTAL. – Dan Brown