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The Programmer's Brain: What every programmer needs to know about cognition (Paperback)
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"I am in awe of this book, it is a very good read and has tons of
interesting lessons for any engineer." - Tim van Deurzen Your brain
responds in a predictable way when it encounters new or difficult
tasks. This unique book teaches you concrete techniques rooted in
cognitive science that will improve the way you learn and think
about code. In The Programmer's Brain: What every programmer needs
to know about cognition you will learn: - Fast and effective ways
to master new programming languages - Speed reading skills to
quickly comprehend new code - Techniques to unravel the meaning of
complex code - Ways to learn new syntax and keep it memorized -
Writing code that is easy for others to read - Picking the right
names for your variables - Making your codebase more understandable
to newcomers - Onboarding new developers to your team Learn how to
optimize your brain's natural cognitive processes to read code more
easily, write code faster, and pick up new languages in much less
time. This book will help you through the confusion you feel when
faced with strange and complex code, and explain a codebase in ways
that can make a new team member productive in days! about the
technology Understanding the cognitive functions that govern the
way your brain thinks about coding will help you work smarter, not
harder. You'll improve your productivity, reduce your need for
constant rewrites, and say goodbye to spending late nights
struggling with new languages. about the book The Programmer's
Brain explores the way your brain works when it's thinking about
code. In it, you'll master practical ways to apply these cognitive
principles to your daily programming life. You'll improve your code
comprehension by turning confusion into a learning tool, and pick
up awesome techniques for reading code and quickly memorizing
syntax. This practical guide includes tips for creating your own
flashcards and study resources that can be applied to any new
language you want to master. By the time you're done, you'll not
only be better at teaching yourself-you'll be an expert at bringing
new colleagues and junior programmers up to speed. about the reader
For programmers who have experience working in more than one
language. about the author Dr. Felienne Hermans is an associate
professor at Leiden University in the Netherlands. She has spent
the last decade researching learning and teaching programming.
Felienne is an award-winning educator, the creator of the Hedy
programming language for novice programmers, and a host of Software
Engineering Radio-one of the world's largest programming podcasts.
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Imprint: |
Manning Publications
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
December 2021 |
Authors: |
Felienne Hermans
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Dimensions: |
234 x 186 x 16mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
275 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-61729-867-7 |
Categories: |
Books >
Computing & IT >
Computer programming >
General
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LSN: |
1-61729-867-0 |
Barcode: |
9781617298677 |
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