Book Review : “The Clean Coder” by Robert C. Martin

Few months ago I read “Clean Code”. In this book, Uncle Bob shows us how to produce clean and meaning code, how to avoid trap and refactor code. The basis for every developer, isn’t it?

In “The Clean Coder”, Uncle Bob doesn’t talk about code but developer (or “Craftsman” like he says).

The book is dedicated to the Professional Programmers. Uncle Bob talks a lot about his experience and tries to explain what “Professional” means for him and explain how a developer could become a professional developer.

Don’t be surprise to read terms like responsibility, ethic, or humility. And that’s what I love in the Uncle Bob point of view. I share with him a lot of thoughts about our job.  I read a lot of blogs which talks about how to develop, but, it’s rare to find articles or books about developer’s experiences and point of view. With this book, you‘ll be served!

This book can be also read as a guide. During two chapters, Bob explains how to say “Yes” or “No” (and why …) to your interlocutor. Every advice is accompanied by examples and small talks. It’s pretty interesting and you will, for sure, recognize you in your job!

You will also find a lot of small talks where Uncle Bob tries to explain how to handle pressure, work in collaboration, how to organize your (precious) time and … how to code as a professional.

If you didn’t understand, I loved this book and I recommend it! For those who have not (yet) read “Clean Code”, I could give you an advice: read “The Clean Coder” before “Clean code”. I think it’s the best way to approach “Clean Code” which will be, I think for a long time, my favorite coding book.