Other Driven Developments - Shopify

This post introduces and elaborates on 'Grep Driven Development' and 'Copy/Paste Driven Development' as valuable, albeit often overlooked, development methodologies. It argues for the importance of consistent naming conventions to enhance code searchability and refactorability, drawing parallels to the 'rule of three' for abstraction. It also advocates for a mindful approach to copy-pasting, emphasizing its efficiency, the humility it requires, and the skill set it demands, particularly in writing copy-pasteable code and understanding edge cases. The post frames these as deliberate practices that, when applied thoughtfully, contribute to better engineering outcomes.