Introduction to Clean Code
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Python, C. C++, JavaScript, Java
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Master the art of writing impeccable code that's as clean as a whistle in this comprehensive 'Introduction to Clean Code' course!
Key Highlights
Understand the importance of writing clean and maintainable code
Learn key principles and best practices of clean coding
Explore code refactoring techniques to improve code quality
Discover common code smells and how to avoid them
Gain insights into writing self-documenting code
Master naming conventions and code organization strategies
Apply clean code principles in real-world programming scenarios
Enhance collaboration and maintainability within development teams
What you will learn
Understanding Clean Code Principles
Learn the key principles of writing clean and maintainable code to enhance readability and facilitate collaboration within a development team.
Implementing Best Practices
Explore industry best practices for writing clean code, including naming conventions, code structure, and refactoring techniques for improved code quality.
Utilizing Code Quality Tools
Discover tools and technologies that aid in ensuring code quality and adherence to clean code standards, such as static code analyzers and linters.
Applying Clean Code Concepts
Practice applying clean code concepts through hands-on exercises and code reviews to reinforce understanding and improve coding habits.
Modules
Introduction to Clean Code
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What is Clean Code?
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Principles of Clean Code
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Benefits of Clean Code
Code Smells and Technical Debt
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Meaningful Names
36 attachments • 18 mins
Use Intention-Revealing Names
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Avoid Disinformation
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Make Meaningful Distinctions
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Use Pronounceable Names
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Use Searchable Names
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Avoid Encodings
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Member Prefixes
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Interfaces and Implementations
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Avoid Mental Mapping
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Class Names
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Method Names
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Don't Be Cute
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Pick One Word per Concept
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Don't Pun
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Use Solution Domain Names
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Use Problem Domain Names
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Add Meaningful Context
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Don't Add Gratuitous Context
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Functions
36 attachments • 18 mins
Small!: Blocks and Indenting
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Do One Thing: Sections within Functions
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One Level of Abstraction per Function
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Switch Statements
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Use Descriptive Names
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Function Arguments - Common Monadic Forms
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Function Arguments - Flag Arguments
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Function Arguments - Dyadic Functions
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Function Arguments - Triads
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Function Arguments - Argument Objects
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Function Arguments - Argument Lists
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Function Arguments - Verbs and Keywords
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Have No Side Effects - Output Arguments
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Command Query Separation
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Extract Try/Catch Blocks
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Error Handling Is One Thing
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Don't Repeat Yourself
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How Do You Write Functions Like This?
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Comments
42 attachments • 21 mins
Comments Do Not Make Up for Bad Code
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Explain Yourself in Code
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Good Comments - Legal Comments
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Good Comments - Informative Comments
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Good Comments - Explanation of Intent
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Good Comments - Clarification
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Good Comments - Warning of Consequences
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Good Comments - TODO Comments
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Bad Comments - Mumbling
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Bad Comments - Redundant Comments
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Bad Comments - Misleading Comments
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Bad Comments - Mandated Comments
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Bad Comments - Journal Comments
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Bad Comments - Noise Comments
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Bad Comments - Don't Use a Comment When You Can Use a Function or Variable
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Bad Comments - Position Markers
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Bad Comments - Closing Brace Comments
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Bad Comments - Attributions and Bylines
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Bad Comments - Commented-Out Code
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Bad Comments - Too Much Information
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Bad Comments - Function Headers
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Formatting
24 attachments • 12 mins
The Purpose of Formatting
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Vertical Formatting - The Newspaper Metaphor
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Vertical Formatting - Vertical Openness Between Concepts
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Vertical Formatting - Vertical Density
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Vertical Formatting - Vertical Distance
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Vertical Formatting - Vertical Ordering
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Vertical Formatting - Horizontal Formatting
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Vertical Formatting - Horizontal Openness and Density
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Vertical Formatting - Horizontal Alignment
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Vertical Formatting - Indentation
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Vertical Formatting - Dummy Scopes
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Team Rules
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Objects and Data Structures
13 attachments • 7 mins
Data Abstraction
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Data/Object Anti-Symmetry
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The Law of Demeter
Train Wrecks
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Hybrids
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Hiding Structure
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Data Transfer Objects - Active Record
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Error Handling
16 attachments • 8 mins
Use Exceptions Rather Than Return Codes
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Write Your Try-Catch-Finally Statement First
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Use Unchecked Exceptions
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Provide Context with Exceptions
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Define Exception Classes in Terms of a Caller's Needs
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Define the Normal Flow
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Don't Return Null
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Don't Pass Null
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Unit Tests
18 attachments • 9 mins
The Three Laws of TDD
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Keeping Tests Clean
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Tests Enable the -ilities
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Clean Tests
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Domain-Specific Testing Language
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A Dual Standard
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One Assert per Test
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Single Concept per Test
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FIRST
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Classes
16 attachments • 8 mins
Class Organization
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Encapsulation
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Classes Should Be Small!
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The Single Responsibility Principle
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Cohesion
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Maintaining Cohesion Results in Many Small Classes
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Organizing for Change
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Isolating from Change
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Systems
12 attachments • 6 mins
Separation of Main
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Factories
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Dependency Injection
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Scaling Up
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Cross-Cutting Concerns
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Use Standards Wisely, When They Add Demonstrable Value
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Emergence
12 attachments • 6 mins
Getting Clean via Emergent Design
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Simple Design Rule 1: Runs All the Tests
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Simple Design Rules 2-4: Refactoring
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No Duplication
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Expressive
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Minimal Classes and Methods
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Concurrency
22 attachments • 11 mins
Why Concurrency?
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Concurrency Defense Principles
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Corollary: Limit the Scope of Data
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Corollary: Use Copies of Data
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Corollary: Threads Should Be as Independent as Possible
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Know Your Library
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Beware Dependencies Between Synchronized Methods
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Keep Synchronized Sections Small
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Writing Correct Shut-Down Code Is Hard
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Testing Threaded Code
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Get Your Nonthreaded Code Working First
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Successive Refinement
12 attachments • 6 mins
Args Implementation
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How Did I Do This?
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Args: The Rough Draft
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So I Stopped
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On Incrementalism
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String Arguments
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Refactoring SerialDate
4 attachments • 2 mins
First, Make It Work
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Then Make It Right
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Smells and Heuristics
48 attachments • 24 mins
Inappropriate Information
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Obsolete Comments
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Redundant Comments
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Poorly Written Comments
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Commented-Out Code
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Build Requires More Than One Step
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Tests Require More Than One Step
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Too Many Arguments
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F2: Output Arguments
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F3: Flag Arguments
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F4: Dead Function
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G1: Multiple Languages in One Source File
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G2: Obvious Behavior Is Unimplemented
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G3: Incorrect Behavior at the Boundaries
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G4: Overridden Safeties
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G5: Duplication
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G6: Code at Wrong Level of Abstraction
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G7: Base Classes Depending on Their Derivatives
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G8: Too Much Information
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G9: Dead Code
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G10: Vertical Separation
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G11: Inconsistency
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G12: Clutter
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G13: Artificial Coupling
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Secure Coding Practices
8 attachments • 4 mins
Input Validation and Sanitization
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Authentication and Authorization
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Data Encryption and Secure Storage
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Secure Communication
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Version Control
8 attachments • 4 mins
Version Control
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Branching and Merging
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Handling Merge Conflicts
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Commit Messages and History
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Testing Strategies
14 attachments • 7 mins
Unit Testing
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Integration Testing
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Acceptance Testing
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Mocking and Stubbing
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Test-Driven Development (TDD)
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Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)
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Continuous Testing
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Dependency Management
8 attachments • 4 mins
Dependencies with Package Managers
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Versioning and Compatibility
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Handling Transitive Dependencies
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Dependency Injection
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Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
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