Learn eight principles to simplify your code and become a more effective (and successful)
programmer. Most software developers waste thousands of hours working with overly complex code.
The eight core principles in The Art of Clean Coding will teach you how to write clear
maintainable code without compromising functionality. The book's guiding principle is
simplicity: reduce and simplify then reinvest energy in the important parts to save you
countless hours and ease the often onerous task of code maintenance. Bestselling author
Christian Mayer leverages his experience helping thousands perfect their coding skills in this
new book. With expert advice and real-world examples he'll show you how to: Concentrate on the
important stuff with the 80 20 principle -- focus on the 20% of your code that matters most
Avoid coding in isolation: create a minimum viable product to get early feedback Write code
cleanly and simply to eliminate clutter Avoid premature optimization that risks
over-complicating code Balance your goals capacity and feedback to achieve the productive
state of Flow Apply the Do One Thing Well philosophy to vastly improve functionality Design
efficient user interfaces with the Less is More principle Tie your new skills together into one
unifying principle: Focus The Python-based The Art of Clean Coding is suitable for programmers
at any level with ideas presented in a language-agnostic manner.
