Clean Code Principles

What You Will Learn

• 1 Apply meaningful naming conventions to variables, functions, classes, and modules.
• 2 Write functions that are small, focused, and do one thing only.
• 3 Use comments strategically to explain why, not what.
• 4 Adopt consistent formatting and structural conventions.
• 5 Design objects and data structures that minimize coupling and maximize cohesion.
• 6 Handle errors gracefully with clear and consistent exception handling.
• 7 Integrate third-party code through clear boundaries and abstractions.
• 8 Build a safety net with automated unit tests.
• 9 Design clean classes that follow SOLID principles.
• 10 Apply emergent design and refactoring to keep code healthy over time.