Explore the principles of writing high-quality, developer-friendly code in this 40-minute conference talk from NDC Conferences. Delve into the characteristics of good code, emphasizing readability, conciseness, and ease of navigation. Discover why code quality is crucial for long-term project success and learn practical techniques to improve your coding skills. Examine topics such as proper use of whitespace, effective commenting, logical organization, and the importance of clear naming conventions. Gain insights on managing complexity, avoiding unnecessary cleverness, and implementing sound architectural practices. Address advanced concepts like control flow, object-oriented paradigms, and multithreading while considering the balance between flexibility and simplicity in your code.