Martin shows how to approach software development with honor, self-respect, and pride work well and work clean communicate and estimate faithfully face difficult decisions with clarity and honesty and understand that deep knowledge comes with a responsibility to act. It covers much more than technique: It is about attitude. This book is packed with practical advice–about everything from estimating and coding to refactoring and testing. Martin introduces the disciplines, techniques, tools, and practices of true software craftsmanship. In The Clean Coder: A Code of Conduct for Professional Programmers, legendary software expert Robert C. Programmers who endure and succeed amidst swirling uncertainty and nonstop pressure share a common attribute: They care deeply about the practice of creating software.