Software Craftsmanship for New Developers

Software Craftsmanship for New Developers

45-75 minute session
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As a new developer, knowing language syntax is essential; but just as important is understanding the concepts of software craftsmanship. In this session, you will learn about terms like code smells, DRY, and SOLID. Even if for experienced developers, this will be a good refresher on the essentials.

Knowing language syntax is essential as a new developer, but just as important is understanding what software craftsmanship is. In this session, Chad will talk about the software craftsmanship movement and why it is crucial. Chad will also explain essential craftsmanship terms like code smells, DRY, and SOLID. Even if you have been developing for a while, this session will be helpful to brush up on how not to be a developer but how to be a professional developer.

Learn what exactly is software craftsmanship is and how it can improve your development teams
Learn what technical debt is, how it can be helpful when used wisely, and how to minimize debt and not go bankrupt
Get a high-level understanding of what SOLID principles and other fundamental principles
Understand critical principles such as SOLID, DRY, KISS, and YANGI and practices such as TDD, pair programming, and coding dojos are and how they can help your team build high-quality software
Understand what code smells are, how to detect them, and how to help your team steer clear of them

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