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Books that are worth a read for programmers
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Programmers are subject to a number of biases, but hubris is the most important one to overcome. This book will help.
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The less read companion to the "blue book" but as insightful and more concise.
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The original guide to doing the right thing as a developer
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Even if you don't read this, you need a copy on your desk for whenever a new seagull manager joins your team.
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Once you have become a programmer we need you to tell us about all the great stuff you are doing - so this guide will help you be the one who teaches.
1
Programmers are subject to a number of biases, but hubris is the most important one to overcome. This book will help.
2
The less read companion to the "blue book" but as insightful and more concise.
3
The original guide to doing the right thing as a developer
4
Even if you don't read this, you need a copy on your desk for whenever a new seagull manager joins your team.
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Once you have become a programmer we need you to tell us about all the great stuff you are doing - so this guide will help you be the one who teaches.
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