A Love Letter to Long Lines and Other Developer Experience Stories

Explore a conference talk that delves into the art of writing code for human readability and improved developer experience (DX). Learn how to create maintainable, educational, and user-friendly projects by focusing on intentional coding practices. Discover techniques for leading readers through your codebase in an enjoyable and unsurprising manner, similar to watching a favorite TV show. Gain insights into DX skills that benefit not only other developers but also your future self. Understand the importance of balancing code writing with code reading, and how to make the latter a more pleasant experience. Uncover strategies for crafting code that is both executable by computers and easily comprehensible by humans, ultimately enhancing project maintainability and collaboration.

A love letter to long lines and other DX stories - Jo Franchetti - NDC Sydney 2024