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Uncle Bob - Scribe's Oath

  1. I will not produce harmful code.
    • I will not intentionally write code with bugs.
    • This means: Do your best.
  2. I will not produce code that's not my best.
  3. I will provide with each release a quick, testable & repeatable proof that the code works.
  4. I will not avoid release that will impede progress.
    • Short term rapid releases
  5. I will fearlessly and relentlessly improve the quality of code.
    • I will never make the code worse.
  6. I will keep productivity high.
    • I won't do anything that decreases productivity.
  7. I will continuously ensure others can cover for me and I can cover for them.
  8. I will produce estimates without certainty, and I will not make promises without certainty.
  9. I will never stop learning and improving my craft.
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hannes-angst commented May 23, 2017 •
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  1. I will produce estimates that are honest both in magnitude and precision.

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The second sub of 1. is redundant, 'cause of 2.

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binbsr commented Jun 30, 2017

Point 5: "fearlessly and relentlessly improve the quality of code" is all it takes to be a better coder gradually but reality is, most developers don't want to risk.

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Here's the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tng6Fox8EfI

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