IE8 Beta 2 Pros


I do like the Developer Tools that are embedded in IE 8 Beta 2. They are about equivalent to what Firebug is to Firefox, which is a great step in the right direction.

I have also noticed that the errors returned from JavaScript exceptions are much more descriptive and accurate compared to IE7 or before.

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Code Smell Riddle #10

q. Iโ€™m screaming to be carved into pieces;
I have way too much func inside myself.
If you donโ€™t do something relatively soon,
Then time to modify, youโ€™ll kick yourself!

a. Long Method

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Code Smell Riddle #9

q. If you look through your vast code base,
And notice code repeated here and there.
You might consider refactoring soon,
Or youโ€™ll experience maintenance despair!

a. Duplicated Code

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Code Smell Riddle #8

q. I am the pickiest child that you may ever know.
I only want part of what you gracefully extend.
Many programmers think that Iโ€™m not all that bad,
But sharing with a sibling could help to amend.

a. Refused Bequest

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Code Smell Riddle #7

q. I donโ€™t really do all that much for you;
You probably shouldnโ€™t even care about me.
Itโ€™d be best to move my code elsewhere;
it will save you maintenance, I guarantee.

a. Lazy Class

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