facundo_olano2d ago

Code is run more than read (2023)

https://olano.dev/blog/code-is-run-more-than-read/

Code is run more than read

Code is read more than written, code is run more than read. I think this line of thought can be extended beyond code-writing, and used as a rule of thumb to identify problems and make decisions.

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Show threadjollyllama2d ago
And cars are driven more than worked on, but putting the oil filter inaccessibly in the middle of the engine block is still an unforgiveable sin.
Show threadkerblang
Try replacing the battery. Seems accessible enough at first, but ingenious engineering has made batteries the modern rubik's cube of auto maintenance.
Apr 10 at 4:26pmWeb
Show threadbena2d ago
Define "modern". I have a 2017 Civic and I've had to replace the battery a couple of times. There's a holding bar that needs to be removed before the battery can be taken out, but other than that the only real problem is the weight of the thing.
Show threadlogancbrown2d ago
The Ford Maverick (2022+) requires removing the air intake to remove the car battery. This is fairly common across many new car models.
Show threadsnek_case2d ago
In general it looks like these kinds of changes are trying to make it harder for people to do this kind of basic maintenance themselves. Force you to go to the dealer.
Show threadmaury912d ago
I have a 2009 Citroen and the battery is secured with a bolt that is under the battery compartment and to access it you need to go under the car with a very long wrench, who engineered it is a psycho