The Clean Code Refresher: Practices for the AI-Augmented Developer

By Miguel Farmer

Clean code didn't become obsolete-your context did.

AI tools can now write code, refactor functions, and generate entire modules in seconds. But speed without discipline creates technical debt even faster. This book shows how clean code principles evolve in a world where developers work with AI, not without it.

The Clean Code Refresher revisits timeless best practices-clarity, readability, maintainability-and updates them for the AI-augmented development workflow.

What You'll Learn in This Book

What clean code still means in modern software development

Writing code that humans and AI can reason about

Structuring functions, modules, and systems for long-term change

Refactoring safely with AI assistance

Avoiding AI-generated anti-patterns

Naming, abstraction, and boundaries that scale

Balancing speed, correctness, and maintainability

This book focuses on principles, judgment, and craftsmanship, not trends.

Who This Book Is For

This book is ideal for:

Professional software developers

Engineers using AI coding tools daily

Senior developers mentoring teams

Developers maintaining long-lived codebases

Anyone who wants to write code worth keeping

Some programming experience is recommended.

Why Clean Code Matters More with AI

AI can generate code instantly-but it cannot take responsibility for it.

Clean code:

Makes AI output easier to review

Enables safer refactoring

Reduces long-term maintenance cost

Preserves engineering intent

This book teaches you how to stay in control while coding faster than ever.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GHXYS2LH
• ISBN13: 9798244143027
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"