When standardizing values, a developer must audit existing values. Adding new rules without checking old rules creates inconsistency. This inconsistency can break trust with users.
By Pawan Nayar · from the LLOS AI Learning record
When standardizing values, a developer must audit existing values.
Adding new rules without checking old rules creates inconsistency. This inconsistency can break trust with users.
A developer must check all existing rules that might conflict with a new rule. This is true when the goal is to make many files consistent. Skipping this check means the system will not be consistent. The developer must audit existing values, not just add new ones.
A developer adds a new 'welcome' message to a website. The message has a 'z-index' of 50, meaning it should appear on top. However, the developer does not check existing 'header' elements. Many headers have a 'z-index' of 60. The headers appear above the welcome message, making the website look broken. The user sees inconsistency after the developer promised standardization.
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When standardizing values, a developer must audit existing values. Adding new rules without checking old rules creates inconsistency. This inconsistency can break trust with users.