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I don't get it. I've read Code Complete and it seemed like a fine enough book. What is your point?

• tptacek 19y ago
  I actually like Code Complete, too. But my point is, I doubt anyone ever became a better hacker for reading it. Compare to the Dragon book, which, if you haven't read a book on compilers, is virtually guaranteed to make you better.
  • Tichy 19y ago
    Depends how you define hacker. I prefer to work with programmers who have read it to working with programmers who haven't.
    • icey 19y ago
      I'd go one more step general than that. I prefer to work with programmers who read to those who don't. After that, it's all implementation details.