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Learn to write code that's readable, reusable, clean, and maintainable -- a goal that eludes many people who code for a living. The Art of Readable Code helps you focus on the nuts and bolts of programming with simple and practical techniques you can use every time you sit down to write code. You'll find easy-to-digest code examples throughout the book, and every page includes tips to help you write better code.

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Average Rating: 4.375 out of 5 rating Based on 8 Ratings

"Good reminder to be proactive in your craft" - by Chris Adamson on 21-SEP-2012
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Excellent book with simple and straightforward examples.

It doesn't matter what language or tools you use, the basics of writing well thought out code really can make a difference to the overall quality of your work.

You will soon be inspired to refactor your code and find more meaningful names and think about how you can make even the simplest section of code better.

This book is all about back to basics so you can lay a strong foundation and be more professional in your work.

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"Excellent!" - by pslk on 13-JUN-2012
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Explanations are short, to the point, and very clear.  Love the examples.  Illustrations are awesome.  They are also very relevant.
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