The Art of Code: The surprising power of beauty in software development

Software development is an inherently creative activity that takes technical skill as well as artistry and craftsmanship. This unique book shows you how to improve the performance of your applications and your satisfaction as a developer by writing code that’s elegant, effortlessly comprehensible and a joy to maintain.

This book isn’t a collection of subjective aesthetic opinions. It is a practical guide to recognizing and creating desirable code qualities, such as simplicity, purity, and e...