The need to deliver the product

When developers examine pre-existing code, they may question why it was written in a manner that is less elegant or lacks extensibility. It is often easy to criticize the job done by others, but it is crucial to understand the original developer’s circumstances. Suppose the project was originally developed in a start-up company. In that case, it is important to consider that start-up culture significantly emphasizes fast product delivery and the need to outpace competitors. While this can be advantageous, it can also lead to the development of bad code. One of the main reasons for this is the pressure to deliver quickly, which may cause developers to cut corners or skip essential coding practices (for example, the SOLID principles mentioned in previous chapters) in order to meet deadlines. This can result in code that lacks proper documentation, is difficult to maintain, and may be susceptible to errors.

Furthermore, the limited resources and...