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494: Primitive Obsession

The Bike Shed by thoughtbot

Feb 17, 202640:41Technology

Joël and Sally examine the simpler components of programming and why using basic data structures may not always be the best approach to solving a problem. Our hosts cover all the telltale signs and symptoms of primitive...

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