The Programmer's Brain: What every programmer needs to know about cognition

The Programmer's Brain unlocks the way we think about code. It offers scientifically sound techniques that canradically improve the way you master new technology, comprehend code, andmemorize syntax. You'll learn how to benefit from productive struggle and turn confusion into a learning tool. Along the way, you'll discover how to create study resources as you become an expert at teaching yourself and bringing new colleagues up to speed. "I am in awe of this book, it is a very good read and has tons of interesting lessons for any engineer." - Tim van Deurzen 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 languages - Speed reading skills to quickly comprehend new code - Techniques to unravel the meaning of complex code - Ways to learn new syntax and keep it memorized - Writing code that is easy for others to read - Picking the right names for your variables - Making your codebase more understandable to newcomers - Onboarding new developers to your team Learn 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 technology Understanding the cognitive functions that govern the way your brain thinks about coding will help you work smarter, not harder. You'll improve your productivity,…