Should a beginner read clean code?

If you’re a beginner, strongly consider reading Clean Code first. Code Complete focuses on higher level coding guidelines and the complete software development process. Much of the information will be difficult for a new engineer to understand or apply to their programming.

Why does code quality Matter?

Why Code Quality Matters. The code quality is important, as it impacts the overall software quality. And quality impacts how safe, secure, and reliable your codebase is. High quality is critical for many development teams today.

How do I know if a code is clean?

Classes and methods are small and only have single responsibility. Classes have clear and concise public APIs. Classes and methods are predictable and work as expected. The code is easily testable and has unit tests (or it is easy to write the tests)

What are some good books to read on coding?

If you don’t have access to Code Complete, Code Craft is another good book to read. Finally, Clean Code is still a good book. But I would buy it in 4th position.

What is the best book to improve code quality?

Btw, if you are interested in not just a book but also some online training courses to improve code quality, I suggest you check the free course, Clean Code: Writing Code for Humans by Cory House from Pluralsight. You can get it absolutely free by signing for the 10-day free trial; which allows you to watch 200 minutes of any course.

What is the best book to learn to write clean code?

Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship (Robert C. Martin Series) is probably a #1 choice, it’s concise and has the necessary set of recommendations on what to do and not to do if you want to write clean, comprehensive and maintainable code.

What is the most important part of writing good code?

Most importantly, it helps frame your mind for what is, in my opinion, the most important part of writing good code: empathy (for others who will read your code, and even your future self). For instance, the “Boy Scout Rule” is a good principle to work by (“leave things in better state than you found them”).