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Class 1 KRM Clean Code

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INTRODUCTION

TO CLEAN
CODE
Understanding the Basics of
Writing Clean, Maintainable Code
What is Bad
Code?

Bad code refers to code that is


poorly written and difficult to
read, understand, and maintain. It
often lacks proper structure, clear
naming conventions, and
sufficient documentation.

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Characteristics
of Bad Code:
• Unclear Naming: Variables,
methods, and classes have names that
don't reveal their purpose.
• Complex Logic: Code is
unnecessarily complicated, making it
hard to follow or modify.
• Poor Structure: The code is
unorganized, with functions doing too
many things at once.
• Lack of Comments: There are no
helpful comments to explain the logic
or purpose of the code.
Impact of Bad
Code:
• Hard to Debug: Identifying and fixing
errors becomes challenging.
• Difficult to Maintain: Future changes
or updates require more effort and are
prone to introducing new bugs.
• Team Communication Issues:
Collaborators struggle to understand the
code, leading to miscommunication and
errors.
What is Clean
Code?
Clean code is code that is easy to
read, understand, and maintain. It
follows best practices and
principles that enhance
readability and reduce
complexity.
Purpose of Clean
Code

Why Clean Code Matters:


• Improves Code Quality.
• Facilitates Maintenance.
• Enhances Collaboration.
• Reduces Technical Debt.
• Increases Development Speed.
Insights from Industry
Veterans:

Robert C. Martin (Uncle


Bob):
• "Clean code always looks like it was
written by someone who cares."
Thoughts of • Explanation: Emphasizes the
importance of writing code with
Experienced attention to detail and consideration for
future maintainers.

Programmers Martin Fowler:

• "Any fool can write code that a


computer can understand. Good
programmers write code that humans
can understand."
• Explanation: Highlights the difference
between functional code and code that
is easy for others to read and
comprehend.
Recap and Discussion

What is Bad Code?

Code that is difficult to read, maintain, and understand. Characteristics include unclear naming, complex logic, poor
structure, and lack of documentation.

What is Clean Code?

Code that is readable, well-structured, consistent, and documented. Benefits include improved code quality, easier
maintenance, enhanced collaboration, reduced technical debt, and increased development speed.

Purpose of Clean Code: Ensures better quality, maintainability, and efficiency in the development process.
Summary:

Today’s Key Takeaways:

• Importance of clean code and its


benefits.
• How bad code differs from clean code.

What’s Next? Next Class:

Topic: "Meaningful Names"

• Introduction to naming conventions and


best practices.
• Focus on intention-revealing names,
making meaningful distinctions, and
using pronounceable names.

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