In Episode 21 we present…

Unbreakable. Perfect: The Craft of Code

The best welders create seams so perfect that flaws cannot be detected even by an X-ray. Most welders will never get there. Code is no different. Do you write code that ‘works’ or code that is crafted so perfectly it will never show a flaw? We will explore timeless principles that make great code: recognizing code smells, writing for testability, keeping things simple and clear. Many of these ideas were written down decades ago, but are still ignored. The most important first step is viewing code as a craft, something that is done for it’s own sake rather than something hacked out to solve a problem. In this session, you’ll learn how to create a plan for steady improvements. Syntax, languages, frameworks all fade away. A mindset that is focused on craft will never fail.

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Show Notes

Topics:

•  Introduction – 0:00
• Craftsmanship – 1:00
• Mentorship – 12:19
• Leveling up – 23:38
• Picks – 39:47
• Promo code and link – 45:44
• Outro – 46:14

From Joe’s conference talk on craftsmanship:

• Slides
• Video

Joe’s book

• Simplifying Javascript
• Use promo Code: KCDC_2018

Picks:

• Joe
  • Devdocs.io
  • Xero Shoes
• Landon
  •  Fuel Core Sonic
  • Rambox
• Jacob
  • Chuck II
  • Zoom
• Richard
  • RunRepeat

Social:

• Meetup
• Twitter