Jeff Atwood
Co-founder of Stack Overflow, improving Q&A for developers worldwide.
19 books recommended
Masters of Doom
David Kushner
Chronicles the story of id Software and the creation of iconic video games like Doom and Quake.
The Mythical Man-Month
Frederick P. Brooks Jr.
A classic on software engineering and project management, highlighting the challenges of large-scale software development.
The Design of Everyday Things
Don Norman
Explores the principles of design, focusing on usability and the importance of creating user-friendly products.
Don't Make Me Think
Steve Krug
A guide on web usability, emphasizing simplicity and intuitive design for enhancing user experience.
The Inmates Are Running the Asylum
Alan Cooper
Discusses the challenges of user-centered design in software development, advocating for better usability in technology products.
The Pragmatic Programmer
Andrew Hunt
A practical guide for software developers, offering tips and techniques for improving coding skills and work processes.
59 Seconds
Richard Wiseman
A guide to quick, evidence-based strategies for improving happiness, motivation, and decision-making.
Peopleware
Tom DeMarco
Explores the human side of software development, emphasizing team management, productivity, and workplace culture.
Envisioning Information
Edward R. Tufte
Discusses principles for designing information visuals, emphasizing clarity, integrity, and aesthetics.
Visual Explanations
Edward R. Tufte
Explores techniques for explaining complex ideas visually, focusing on clarity and effective communication.
The Visual Display of Quantitative Information
Edward R. Tufte
A foundational text in data visualization, discussing methods for presenting quantitative data effectively.
Programming Pearls
Jon Bentley
A programming book that presents practical problem-solving techniques and coding best practices.
Code Complete
Steve McConnell
A comprehensive guide to software construction, covering best practices and methodologies.
Beautiful Evidence
Edward R. Tufte
Explores the visual presentation of information, emphasizing clarity and beauty.
Top 10 Games You Can Play In Your Head, By Yourself
J. Theophrastus Bartholomew
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About Face
Alan Cooper
The memoir of one of the most decorated U.S. soldiers, exploring his military career and views on modern warfare.
Regular Expressions Cookbook
Jan Goyvaerts
A comprehensive guide to using regular expressions for text processing in programming.
Designing Web Usability
Jakob Nielsen
Foundational book on user-centered web design.
Rapid Development
Steve McConnell
Guide to software development methodologies and project management.
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