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You’re an experienced software developer. How can you make sure your legacy will last long after you retire?

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You’re an experienced software developer. How can you make sure your legacy will last long after you retire? As a senior developer, you have a wealth of knowledge and skills that you’ve accumulated over the years. You’ve contributed to many projects, solved complex problems, and mentored younger colleagues. But what will happen to your work when you’re no longer there to maintain it, update it, or improve it? How can you ensure that your code, documentation, and best practices will survive and thrive in the future? Here are some tips to help you create a lasting legacy as a software developer.

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Kelly Goetsch

Chief Strategy Officer at commercetools / MACH Alliance Co-founder / 4x O'Reilly Author
Hareesh Mohan

Lead Technical Consultant @ Capgemini | Salesforce Development Specialist
Rahul Tiwari

Engineering Manager at Tekion | Ex-Salesforce | Ex-Expedia | Java, Distributed Systems, Microservices, AWS, Problem…

1 Document your code

One of the most important ways to preserve your legacy is to document your code properly. Documentation is not just a way to explain what your code does, but also why and how it does it. It helps other developers understand your logic, assumptions, and design choices. It also helps them debug, refactor, and extend your code without breaking it or introducing errors. Documentation can take many forms, such as comments, README files, diagrams, wikis, or videos. Whatever format you choose, make sure it is clear, consistent, and comprehensive.

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Hareesh Mohan

Lead Technical Consultant @ Capgemini | Salesforce Development Specialist
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Code never lies but comments sometimes do! Let’s be honest, nobody has got the time to read through and understand how a block of code works. Neither to check Jira to understand user story. But, nothing can beat a confluence page to explain the concept. Get a low level design document template(there’s one I use in dev.to), explain the feature briefly, add in some ER diagrams and Flow charts and it’s a pure gem. Now as a tech lead or an architect it would seem like a burden to keep the documentation updated with changes but it’s well worth in the long term, especially for onboarding new joiners, handovers, even for production bugs that appears an year after the release.

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Rahul Tiwari

Engineering Manager at Tekion | Ex-Salesforce | Ex-Expedia | Java, Distributed Systems, Microservices, AWS, Problem solving
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Comprehensive code documentation is crucial for ensuring the longevity of your legacy in software development. By thoroughly documenting your code with clear comments, descriptive function and variable names, and explanations of purpose and usage, you provide essential context for future developers. Ultimately, prioritizing robust code documentation ensures that your contributions remain accessible, understandable, and valuable long after you retire, empowering future developers to build upon your work effectively.

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2 Share your knowledge

Another way to leave a lasting impact is to share your knowledge with others. You can do this by teaching, mentoring, or coaching other developers, especially those who are new to the field or the project. You can also write articles, blogs, books, or podcasts to share your insights, tips, and lessons learned. Sharing your knowledge not only helps others learn from your experience, but also helps you refine your own understanding and skills. It also builds your reputation and credibility as an expert and a leader.

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Kelly Goetsch

Chief Strategy Officer at commercetools / MACH Alliance Co-founder / 4x O'Reilly Author
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People's memories live on. To this day, I hear wisdom from former bosses echo in my head as I make decisions. Be out there, mentor junior colleagues, make meaningful contributions to your organization's culture, establish and enforce best practices. The intangibles you contribute will far out-last any code you write. Except if that code happens to be Cobol running a bank haha

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3 Follow standards and best practices

A third way to ensure your legacy is to follow standards and best practices for your code, tools, and processes. Standards and best practices are guidelines that help you write clean, readable, maintainable, and secure code. They also help you use the right tools and methods for your tasks, such as version control, testing, deployment, or collaboration. Following standards and best practices makes your code easier to review, reuse, and modify by other developers. It also reduces the risk of bugs, errors, or vulnerabilities in your code.

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Rahul Tiwari

Engineering Manager at Tekion | Ex-Salesforce | Ex-Expedia | Java, Distributed Systems, Microservices, AWS, Problem solving
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Adhering to standards and best practices in software development ensures a lasting legacy. By following consistent coding standards, implementing modular design, and utilizing version control, you promote readability, scalability, and collaboration. Continuous learning and participation in code reviews foster ongoing improvement and knowledge sharing, ensuring your contributions endure and remain valuable long after you retire.

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4 Keep learning and improving

A fourth way to make your legacy last is to keep learning and improving your skills and knowledge. Technology is constantly evolving, and so should you. You should stay updated on the latest trends, tools, and techniques in your field. You should also seek feedback, criticism, and advice from your peers and mentors. You should challenge yourself to learn new things, try new approaches, and solve new problems. Keeping learning and improving shows that you’re passionate, curious, and adaptable. It also helps you create better solutions and add more value to your projects.

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5 Plan for the future

A fifth way to secure your legacy is to plan for the future of your code and projects. You should think about how your code and projects will change, grow, or evolve over time. You should also think about how they will integrate with other systems, platforms, or technologies. You should design your code and projects with scalability, compatibility, and extensibility in mind. You should also document your vision, goals, and roadmap for your code and projects. Planning for the future helps you anticipate and prepare for the needs and challenges of your users and stakeholders. It also helps you align your code and projects with the strategic direction and vision of your organization.

You’re an experienced software developer. How can you make sure your legacy will last long after you retire? By following these tips, you can create a legacy that will benefit not only yourself, but also your colleagues, your organization, and your industry. You can be proud of your work and confident that it will continue to make a difference in the world.

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Rahul Tiwari

Engineering Manager at Tekion | Ex-Salesforce | Ex-Expedia | Java, Distributed Systems, Microservices, AWS, Problem solving
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To ensure a lasting legacy in software development, one can plan for the future by focusing on several key strategies like include mentoring and knowledge-sharing to empower others, contributing to open-source projects to leave a tangible impact, documenting processes and best practices for future reference, and continually learning and staying updated with industry trends and technologies.

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