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Helpful perspectives on code that's understandable, flexible, future-proof, and delightful to read.
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  2. Common Clean Code Challenges

    These are common challenges people face when gaining expertise in clean code. Tackling these challenges head-on can help you learn this skill quicker.

    Struggling to balance writing clean code with meeting project deadlines and delivering functionality
    I'm not sure how to know when I've achieved "clean code" or how to measure it
    Team members have a hard time understanding my code
    I have a hard time breaking bad coding habits that I've developed over time
    Trying to refactor existing code to make it cleaner and more maintainable without introducing new bugs
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  3. Industry-Standard Expectations for Clean Code

    These are performance expectations for clean code at different competency levels. Understanding these expectations can help you measure your own proficiency and orient your growth.

    Aware
    Recognize the importance of clean code. Eager to learn the basics and apply best practices in the workplace.
    Novice
    Understand the importance of writing clean code. Follow established coding standards and best practices.
    Intermediate
    Write code that is easy to read, understand, and maintain. Identify and refactor code that does not adhere to coding standards.
    Advanced
    Establish and enforce coding standards and best practices within the team or organization. Mentor and train junior engineers on clean coding practices.
    Innovator
    Drive continuous improvement of coding standards and best practices. Work with cross-functional teams to integrate clean coding practices into the software development process.
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  4. Common Clean Code Wins

    Here are common milestones and achievements that people reach when learning clean code. You can use them as inspiration to reach your own goals.

    By utilizing reusable components, I was able to speed up development time and improve code quality across multiple projects
    I refactored existing code to make it more maintainable and more flexible
    Unit tests for my code helped me catch bugs early and reduce troubleshooting time
    I cleaned up a very old but critical section of the codebase
    I am able to write clean code quickly the first time without multiple iterations
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