Chapter 7: THE PROGRAMMER'S TOOLBOX Using Tools to Construct Software

• Know your common tools inside out. A little time invested to become proficient with them will quickly pay off.
• Keep up to date with the latest developments in your tools, but don’t upgrade carelessly.
• Your choice of code editor is vital: It has a huge impact on how you write code.
• Learn several languages; each will teach you different ways to approach problems. Consider them tools, and select the most appropriate language for each task.