From 6bd7f4a714f2aff72697ec524553a718a04d5fb3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Oliver Davies Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2024 00:05:39 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Add daily email for 2024-02-03 Reducing complexity makes contribution easier --- source/_daily_emails/2024-02-03.md | 29 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 29 insertions(+) create mode 100644 source/_daily_emails/2024-02-03.md diff --git a/source/_daily_emails/2024-02-03.md b/source/_daily_emails/2024-02-03.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..35d9336f4 --- /dev/null +++ b/source/_daily_emails/2024-02-03.md @@ -0,0 +1,29 @@ +--- +title: Reducing complexity makes contribution easier +date: 2024-02-03 +permalink: archive/2024/02/03/reducing-complexity-makes-contribution-easier +snippet: | + Keeping things simple makes it easier for others to contribute. +tags: + - software-development + - front-end + - beyond-blocks + - podcast + - drupal + - localgov-drupal +--- + +This week, I spoke with [Mark Conroy][mark] for an upcoming episode of the [Beyond Blocks podcast][podcast]. + +We discussed his approach to removing front-end build tools from projects, including the LocalGov Drupal base theme. + +Doing this removes dependencies such as Sass and tools like Webpack but also makes it easier for others to contribute as there's less to learn. + +The barrier to entry is lower. + +This is a big advantage in the open-source space and for companies and project teams. + +Having simpler code and fewer tools makes it easier for others to understand and work on your codebase, making them productive sooner. + +[mark]: https://mark.ie +[podcast]: {{site.url}}/podcast