You wouldn’t put a cast on a completely healthy leg – just in case you broke it later that week would you?

Probably not.

So don’t fall into the trap of doing extra coding – “just in case they want this or they want to do this or someone asks for this”.

There is a line between accepting edge cases into your code and embarking on “just in case coding”.

If you are using the wording – “just in case” – it’s probably that type of coding.

Want more? Check out my book Code Your Way Up – available as an eBook or Paperback on Amazon (CAN and US).  I’m also the co-host of the Remotely Prepared podcast.

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