Good Code, Bad Code

Practical techniques for writing code that is robust, reliable, and easy for team members to understand and adapt. In Good Code, Bad Code you’ll learn how to: Think about code like an effective software engineerWrite functions that read like well-structured sentencesEnsure code is reliable and bug freeEffectively unit test codeIdentify code that can cause problems and improve itWrite code that is reusable and adaptable to new requirementsImprove your medium and long-term productivitySave yourself and your team time The difference between good code or bad code often comes down to how you apply the established practices of the software development community. In Good Code, Bad Code you’ll learn how to boost your productivity and effectiveness with code development insights normally only learned through careful mentorship and hundreds of code reviews.About the TechnologySoftware development is a team sport. For an application to succeed, your code needs to be robust and easy for others to understand, maintain, and adapt. Whether you’re working on an enterprise team, contributing to an open source project, or bootstrapping a startup, it pays to know the difference between good code and bad code.About the BookGood Code, Bad Code is a clear, practical introduction to writing code that’s a snap to read, apply, and remember. With dozens of instantly-useful techniques, you’ll find coding insights that normally take years of experience to master. In this fast-paced guide, Google software engineer Tom Long teaches you a host of rules to apply, along with advice on when to break them!What's InsideWrite functions that read like sentencesEnsure your code stays bug-freeHow to sniff out bad codeSave time for yourself and your teamAbout the ReaderFor coders early in their careers who are familiar with an object-oriented language, such as Java or C#.About the AuthorTom Long is a software engineer at Google where he works as a tech lead. Among other tasks, he regularly mentors new software engineers in professional coding best practices.QuotesA wealth of knowledge to sharpen your toolset.- Joe Ivans, California Regional MLSPragmatic advice and useful tips for a career in software development.- George Thomas, Manhattan AssociatesA practical, informative book designed to help developers write high-quality, effective code.- Christopher Villanueva, Independent ConsultantSmart, well written, actionable information for creating maintainable code.- Hawley Waldman, Consultant