“Clean Code” by Robert Martin, aka Uncle Bob, is a reference book for anyone involved in programming, from beginners to seasoned professionals. Really glad that i’ve started my journey from that kind of bible
Main advantages of the book for me:
- Clarity and structure of presentation: The book is written in simple and understandable language. The material is structured in such a way that it is easy to understand and apply in practice.
- Practical focus: Based on real code examples, which allows you to better understand how to practically apply the principles outlined by the author.
- Principles of SRP, OCP and more: The book covers in detail the basic principles of SOLID and other best practices of object-oriented design, which significantly improves code quality.
- Test Coverage: Robert Martin places great emphasis on the importance of writing tests. Discusses various approaches to creating tests, which helps create more reliable applications.
- Cultural aspect: Particular attention is paid to the code culture and ethics of a professional programmer, which helps to form the right attitude towards your work and role in the team.
Minuses:
- Java Specialization: The code examples in the book are written in Java. This can be challenging for those who work with other programming languages, although most of the principles are universal. BUUUT!… I think that should be the plus as well, since you are Software Developers, who doesnt work only with one language, you’ll need to read any language and understand. It doesn’t mean you’ll use this language, but you should understand it.
- Some chapters may be difficult for beginners: Although presented clearly, some concepts may be difficult to understand for those with minimal experience.
Conclusion:
“Clean Code” is a book that deserves the attention of anyone who is serious about programming. It provides not only theoretical knowledge, but also practical recommendations that will help you write cleaner, more readable and maintainable code.