These are great: John Romero on Programming principles from id software
- Just do it (and do it well)
- Keep your code always runnable
- Keep it simple
- Invest time in building great tools
- Test your code thoroughly
- Fix bugs as soon as possible
- Use a superior development system
- Write code for this version of the product
- Use good component abstractions
- Seek feedback from peers while coding
- Give coders creative freedom