Explore a conference talk that delves into the art of writing readable and maintainable code. Learn how to transform your coding practices from potential horror stories into fairy tales that other developers will enjoy reading. Discover the importance of empathy in coding and its impact on inclusivity. Examine concrete examples of poor naming conventions, obfuscated logic, and other anti-patterns to avoid. Gain specific tips for crafting code that clearly conveys its meaning and purpose. Understand how to implement these best practices within your team to foster a culture of writing high-quality, comprehensible code. By the end of this 35-minute presentation, you'll be equipped with strategies to create code that not only functions well but also tells a compelling story, leading to improved collaboration and reduced frustration among developers.
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From Horror Story to Fairy Tale - Writing Code People Want to Read | Michael Dowden
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