Chapter 11
Mastering the Art of Coding
In This Chapter
Understanding the good practices of programming
Discovering ways to avoid bugs and techniques for debugging
Getting acquainted with binary and data storage
Becoming familiar with BoneScript-specific techniques
Exploring techniques for programming in Python
Just as Salvador Dali’s artistic style was significantly different from Pablo Picasso’s, every programmer has his or her own way of creating a program. Give two programmers the same task and their code will definitely look quite different. Although everyone has an individual style, some good practices are standard throughout the world of programming and can be quite useful.
Following standard programming guidelines isn’t just about organization; it’s also about making your code simple and straightforward so it’s easy for you and others to read it and alter it. It’s about making the program efficient. Most important, though, these practices greatly reduce your chance of getting ...
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