What is Clean Code?
Clean code is the code that can be read by humans.
Definition and Word Origin
The machine runs every code, a human cannot read every code. Meaningful name, small function and simple flow bring readability. Robert Martin is the reference name of this discipline.
How to Know and Use in Daily Life?
Team: Common code base.
Review: Readability check.
Care: Reverting to old code.
Technical Depth and Architecture
Principles:
Name: The name that expresses the intention.
Dimension: Single job function.
Again: The common piece is in one place.
Example:
# önce
def h(a, b):
return a + a*b
# sonra
def indirimli_fiyat(fiyat, oran):
return fiyat + fiyat * oranRule: Running code is the first step, read code is the second step.
Use in Different Disciplines
Table: Tidy work area.
Shelves: Sorted by genre and author.
Garden: Pruned branch arrangement.
Questions and answers
Isn't it enough to work?
It's not enough. Working code saves today, read code saves tomorrow.
Does it slow down?
In the beginning yes, in maintenance no. It makes money in total.
How is it measured?
With review time and error rate. Number alone is not enough.
Where to start?
From name and function. The touched code is cleared.
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