Code Craft: The Practice of Writing Excellent Code
You know how to write code that works, but what about code  that's well written and easy to understand? And robust and bug-free? If  other programmers looked at your handiwork, would they be able to figure  out the code's logic and purpose? Exceptional programmers have more than  just technical know-how; they adopt the right approach and attitude to  development.Code Craftwill help take your programming beyond writing correct  code to writing great code, thus turning you into a true programming  professional or enhancing your existing professional skills.With language-agnostic advice that's relevant to all developers,Code  Craftcovers code-writing concerns such as presentation style, variable  naming, error handling, and security. And it tackles broader, real-world  programming issues like effective teamwork, development processes, and  documentation. Each chapter ends with a Q&A; section that reviews key  concepts to get you thinking like an expert, making it an especially great  reference for newer programmers who want to work professionally and  efficiently as part of a team.This survival guide for the software factory will show you how to:* Write good code when the world's not helping you* Avoid disasters and distractions in the workplace* Assess your abilities accurately and determine ways to improve* Adopt productive attitudes and follow best practicesThere's little more valuable than the advice of a true, programming  professional. You'll findCode Craftto be clear, practical, and  entertaining throughout, and a great way to take your code (and your  career) to the next level.