

“Responsibility cannot be assigned; it can only be accepted. If someone tries to give you responsibility, only you can decide if you are responsible or if you aren't.”
― Extreme Programming Explained: Embrace Change
― Extreme Programming Explained: Embrace Change

“Clean code is not written by following a set of rules. You don’t become a software craftsman by learning a list of heuristics. Professionalism and craftsmanship come from values that drive disciplines.”
― Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship
― Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship

“Writing clean code is what you must do in order to call yourself a professional. There is no reasonable excuse for doing anything less than your best.”
― Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship
― Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship

“A long descriptive name is better than a short enigmatic name. A long descriptive name is better than a long descriptive comment.”
― Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship
― Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship

“Slaves are not allowed to say no. Laborers may be hesitant to say no. But
professionals are expected to say no. Indeed, good managers crave someone who
has the guts to say no. It’s the only way you can really get anything done.”
― The Clean Coder: A Code of Conduct for Professional Programmers
professionals are expected to say no. Indeed, good managers crave someone who
has the guts to say no. It’s the only way you can really get anything done.”
― The Clean Coder: A Code of Conduct for Professional Programmers
Matteo’s 2024 Year in Books
Take a look at Matteo’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends�
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Matteo
Lists liked by Matteo