Writing quality code

Writing "good" code

This class

i) introduces the notion of software quality

ii) describes what "writing good code" means

iii) introduces some principles and practices of good code design

iv) explains the practice - and the many benefits - of code reviews (this item is covered starting from the 2016 class)

Learning objectives

At the end of the class you are expected to be able to properly structure your (javascript) code so that is it highly readable and easy to maintain. Your code will look professional and elegant.

You will also be able to appreciate the benefits of code review and how it can be made effective

Reading material - required for exam

• Self-learning: Udacity course on javascript design patterns (all course is useful, but we will be focusing specifically on the first 2 lessons)
• Slides on software quality

Additional readings and material

Recommended books on this topic:

• Javascript patterns
• Mastering javascript design patterns
• bad code can be expensive....http://www.safetyresearch.net/blog/articles/toyota-unintended-acceleration-and-big-bowl-“spaghetti”-code

Practicing with code design

• Be sure to perform the exercises mentioned in the Udacity class (including the one about adding the admin section)
• For the coding exercises you do in class, try practicing code review with a colleague: have her fork and clone your repository, and then send you a pull request where you check her code, and viceversa