Introduction to software craftsmanship

Introduction to Software Craftsmanship V2.0, Because I Embrace Change Alexandru Bolboaca

Who writes bad code?

I don't know
I think I know, but I'm wrong
I can't because I'm always under pressure

Anyone can learn what good code is
Anyone can learn to write good code
Anyone can write good code faster

BUT I need to GET IT DONE!!!

What do our customers/employers want from us?
To continuously add “random” features at a steady pace

Keep the design flexible
… by flexing it
Remove the fear of changing code
... by using automated tests

Test Driven Development

Does TDD always work?
NO.
It's a skill you need to master.

DELIBERATE PRACTICE.

But I don't have time!

Remember your first programming experience

Practice != Performance

Coding Kata
Pair Programming
Coding Dojo
Code Retreat
[other ways to be discovered]

Craftsmanship is...
A manifesto
A path
An attitude

Craftsmanship is NOT...
a certificate
an official title
only about code

The path
Practice
Learn
Community
Professionalism

The attitude
Humility
Confidence
Assertivity

Practice
Convinced?

Skills
Alone or in the community #pairwithastranger
And expand your horizon

Not convinced?
Good luck!

Become a professional!

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by Alexandru Bolboaca on Jun 29, 2011