Software Design Principles by Carlos Bastos Pérez-Cuadrado

In the dynamic and ever-evolving field of software development, mastering foundational design principles is essential for building robust, maintainable, and scalable systems. Software Design Principles is a comprehensive guide tailored for developers at all levels who aspire to elevate their coding practices and architectural skills.

What you'll learn

This book delves deep into the core principles that underpin effective software design, providing you with the knowledge and tools to create clean, efficient, and adaptable code. Key principles covered include:

• DRY (Don’t Repeat Yourself): Eliminate redundancy to create more maintainable code.
• YAGNI (You Aren’t Gonna Need It): Focus on essential features to avoid unnecessary complexity.
• KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid): Simplify your designs for better readability and easier maintenance.
• POLA (Principle of Least Astonishment): Design intuitive systems that meet user and developer expectations.
• SoC (Separation of Concerns): Organize code to isolate different functionalities for enhanced clarity.
• CoC (Convention over Configuration): Streamline development by adhering to standard conventions.
• SOLID Principles (SRP, OCP, LSP, ISP, DIP): Build flexible and scalable software.
• IHP (Interface Hierarchy Principle): Design effective interfaces for better modularity.
• DBC (Design by Contract): Establish clear agreements within your code to ensure reliability.
• LoD (Law of Demeter): Minimize dependencies to create more resilient systems.
• TDAP (Tell, Don’t Ask Principle): Encourage objects to manage their own data for better encapsulation.
• EBTI (Explicit Is Better Than Implicit): Build explicit code on its intentions.
• CRP (Composition Reuse Principle): Favor composition over inheritance.
• CQS (Command Query Separation): Distinguish between actions that modify state and those that retrieve data.
• FF (Fail Fast): Throw exceptions as soon as possible.
• WORE (Write Once, Read Everywhere): Ensure your code is accessible and understandable across different contexts.
• HP (Hollywood Principle): Don't call us, we will call you.

Why This Book?

Authored by Carlos Bastos Pérez-Cuadrado, a passionate programmer with a rich legacy in software development, Software Design Principles combines years of hands-on experience with clear, actionable insights. Carlos began his programming journey at 15, inspired by his father and grandfather, both seasoned programmers. This deep-rooted background equips him with a unique perspective on the practical application of design principles in real-world projects.