Becoming A Better Programmer

If you"re passionate about programming and want to get better at it, you"ve 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.Goodliffe presents sound advice that he"s learned in 15 years of professional programming. The book"s standalone chapters span the range of a software developer"s life—dealing with code, learning the trade, and improving performance—with no language or industry bias. Whether you"re a seasoned developer, a neophyte professional, or a hobbyist, you"ll find valuable tips in five independent categories:Code-level techniques for crafting lines of code, testing, debugging, and coping with complexityPractices, approaches, and attitudes: keep it simple, collaborate well, reuse, and create malleable codeTactics for learning effectively, behaving ethically, finding challenges, and avoiding stagnationPractical ways to complete things: use the right tools, know what "done" looks like, and seek help from colleaguesHabits for working well with others, and pursuing development as a social activity