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The Psychology of Computer Programming by Gerald M. Weinberg It's an old book but the most eye-opening one to me.
by euske 9y ago
The Psychology of Computer Programming by Gerald M. Weinberg
It's an old book but the most eye-opening one to me.
- pjmorris 9y agoFrom its preface: "This book has only one major purpose - to trigger the beginning of a new field of study: computer programming as a human activity, or, in short, the psychology of computer programming." Still a worthy topic, still worth your time. As was mentioned about 'The Pragmatic Programmer', I think reading this works best once you have a few years of experience.
- mcguire 9y agoSure, it was written in the '70s. It talks about punched cards and 24-hour turn around for program listings. On paper. But programmers haven't changed much since then. You'll recognize all the weirdness in software work.