Becoming a Better Programmer: A Handbook for People Who Care About Code

Becoming a Better Programmer: A Handbook for People Who Care About Code"If youre passionate about programming and want to get better at it, youve come to the right source. Code Craft author Pete Goodliffe presents a collection of useful techniques and approaches to the art and craft of programming that will help boost your career and your well being."margin top: 4px; margin bottom: 14px; padding: 0px; font family: Arial, sans serif; line height: 22. 4px; text align: justify; background color: rgb(255, 255,

"If youre passionate about programming and want to get better at it, youve come to the right source. Code Craft author Pete Goodliffe presents a collection of useful techniques and approaches to the art and craft of programming that will help boost your career and your well-being."margin-top: -4px; margin-bottom: 14px; padding: 0px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 22.4px; text-align: justify; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"Goodliffe presents sound advice that hes learned in 15 years of professional programming. The books standalone chapters span the range of a software developers lifedealing with code, learning the trade, and improving performancewith no language or industry bias. Whether youre a seasoned developer, a neophyte professional, or a hobist, youll find valuable tips in five independent categories:
Code-level techniques for crafting lines of code, testing, debugging, and coping with complexity
Practices, approaches, and attitudes: keep it simple, collaborate well, reuse, and create malleable code
Tactics for learning effectively, behaving ethically, finding challenges, and avoiding stagnation
Practical ways to complete things: use the right tools, know what done� looks like, and seek help from colleagues
Habits for working well with others, and pursuing development as a social activity