Shoeberto
02-09-2015, 04:43 PM
I'm trying to step my game up a bit, and am wondering what others have seen as the most beneficial books for them on software development. I guess this could also encompass online resources, though in general I'm looking for stuff that's more structured than your typical tutorial series or manuals.
Right now I'm reading through The Pragmatic Programmer (https://pragprog.com/the-pragmatic-programmer) which was recommended to me early in my career, but has really resonated with me now that I have a few years of experience under my belt. It's brief, but packed full of a lot of advice that would have reduced a lot of suffering in my life had I realized it sooner. I think my next target is Code Complete (http://www.amazon.com/Code-Complete-Practical-Handbook-Construction/dp/0735619670), which is a large-ish tome, but came highly recommended from a colleague.
Does anyone have any other books that really helped you at some point in your career? It can be for any focus area, really. Personally I do PHP and Postgres development for my day job, but I think it might be useful to get together some sort of broad reading list put together for the benefit of everyone.
Right now I'm reading through The Pragmatic Programmer (https://pragprog.com/the-pragmatic-programmer) which was recommended to me early in my career, but has really resonated with me now that I have a few years of experience under my belt. It's brief, but packed full of a lot of advice that would have reduced a lot of suffering in my life had I realized it sooner. I think my next target is Code Complete (http://www.amazon.com/Code-Complete-Practical-Handbook-Construction/dp/0735619670), which is a large-ish tome, but came highly recommended from a colleague.
Does anyone have any other books that really helped you at some point in your career? It can be for any focus area, really. Personally I do PHP and Postgres development for my day job, but I think it might be useful to get together some sort of broad reading list put together for the benefit of everyone.