The Importance of Writing Clear and Readable Code

Clever code is probably the worst code you could write 🔗

And clear, readable code is probably the hardest code to write

The text discusses the importance of writing clear and readable code in the software engineering industry, emphasizing that while clever code may look impressive, it is often difficult to read and maintain. The author shares personal experiences of writing clear code, highlighting the challenges and the value of receiving feedback from experienced developers. The text also touches on the significance of coding style and provides insights into the evolution of the author’s approach to writing code. Additionally, it mentions the availability of coding style guides and the recommendation of a software engineering course by a friend.