2024-10-28: Unmasking Code – Identifying and Understanding Code Smells

It’s almost Halloween so it’s time to talk about scary code. Do you have an example of code that looked nice but just didn’t smell right? Have you ever let our an audible gasp of fear when first viewing some scary code? A production issue that momentarily stopped your heart?

Come and share you scariest software development stories and rotten smelling code with other developers in this Halloween version of the Weekly Dev Chat!

Theme for October is Fall:

• Oct 1st: The Pumpkin Spice Latte of Software Development: Trends and Fads
• Oct 8th: Harvest Time: Reaping the Benefits of Past Investments
• Oct 15th: Giving Thanks: Celebrating Successes and Gratitude
• Oct 22nd: Winterizing Your Codebase: Preparing for Stormy Weather
• Oct 28th: Unmasking Code: Identifying and Understanding Code Smells

Learn how to join the chat, and other useful information, here. Everyone and anyone is welcome to join as long as you are kind, supportive, and respectful of others.