If you are passionate about software craftsmanship, if you want to be a great software developer, if you want to love your work, or if you want to raise the bar and turn software development into a profession instead of a job, then read this book. In these pages, Chad Fowler presents a set of no-nonsense heuristics, disciplines, and attitudes that will teach you how to respect and love your profession—and be great at it. Bob Martin President, Object Mentor, Inc. The great thing about this book is that it is full of plans—things I can do. It keeps responsibility.