312. Why The Worst Code is Working Code
From DevQuestions with Tim Corey by Tim Corey
June 4, 2026 · 47 min · Season 7 · Episode 312
About this episode
This episode discusses why working code can be the worst type of bad code and the dangers it presents in software development.
The worst code I've ever seen has been working code. Code that looks like it does the job. So why is working code so dangerous? Why is it the worst type of bad code? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of DevQuestions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signup.iamtimcorey.com/
People in this episode
Host: Tim Corey
Topics covered
- code quality
- software development
- programming best practices
- working code
- code maintenance
Keywords
- worst code
- working code
- dangerous code
- bad code
- software development
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