(Ebook) The Programmer's Brain: What every programmer needs to know about cognition by Felienne Hermans ISBN 9781617298677, 1617298670

(Ebook) The Programmer's Brain: What every programmer needs to know about cognition by Felienne Hermans ISBN 9781617298677, 1617298670

Your brain responds in a predictable way when it encounters new or difficult tasks. This unique book teaches you concrete techniques rooted in cognitive science that will improve the way you learn and think about code.In The Programmer’s Brain: What every programmer needs to know about cognition you will learn:Fast and effective ways to master new programming languagesSpeed reading skills to quickly comprehend new codeTechniques to unravel the meaning of complex codeWays to learn new syntax and keep it memorizedWriting code that is easy for others to readPicking the right names for your variablesMaking your codebase more understandable to newcomersOnboarding new developers to your teamLearn how to optimize your brain’s natural cognitive processes to read code more easily, write code faster, and pick up new languages in much less time. This book will help you through the confusion you feel when faced with strange and complex code, and explain a codebase in ways that can make a new team member productive in days!about the technologyUnderstanding the cognitive functions that govern the way your brain thinks about coding will help you work smarter, not harder. You’ll improve your productivity, reduce your need for constant rewrites, and say goodbye to spending late nights struggling with new languages.about the bookThe Programmer’s Brain explores the way your brain works when it’s thinking about code. In it, you’ll master practical ways to apply these cognitive principles to your daily programming life. You’ll improve your code comprehension by turning confusion into a learning tool, and pick up awesome techniques for reading code and quickly memorizing syntax. This practical guide includes tips for creating your own flashcards and study resources that can be applied to any new language you want to master. By the time you’re done, you’ll not only be better at teaching yourself—you’ll be an expert at bringing new colleagues and junior programmers up to speed.