[clug] July Programming SIG: the fourteen principles for new programmers

[Jacinta Richardson]

Paul Wayper wrote:

> 9) Watch the experts.  Learn from other people's mistakes to prevent
> your own.  Find out what sets of tools other people use and familiarise
> yourself with them.  Read other people's code.  If possible, find a
> mentor.  Read outside your area.  Learn another programming language.

9.5) Find out what are considered the "best practices" in your language and
follow them.  If most of the language's respected people suggest you do
something one way; it's probably the right way to do it.  Although there are
exceptions to every rule, consider again whether you're being a genius or a fool
by bucking the trend.  If you don't know how to find out what these best
practices are; ask.

	J

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