Software Engineering Made Easy: A Comprehensive Reference Guide for Writing Good Code

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M. GählerSoftware Engineering Made Easyhttps://doi.org/10.1007/979-8-8688-1386-3_1

1. Fundamentals of Software Engineering

Marco Gähler¹  

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Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland

 

If I had an hour to solve a problem, I’d spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem and 5 minutes about solutions.

—Albert Einstein

In this chapter, we will explore the components that constitute good code. Good code is neither extravagant nor overly complex; rather, it is straightforward and easy to understand. It requires clearly defined levels of abstraction that enhance our comprehension. Additionally, good code must include well-structured interfaces. It should adhere to the Single Responsibility ...