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Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.35 — 23,792 ratings — published 2007
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The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.33 — 24,559 ratings — published 1999
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Code Complete: A Practical Handbook of Software Construction Code Complete: A Practical Handbook of Software Construction (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.30 — 9,509 ratings — published 1993
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Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.40 — 10,871 ratings — published 1999
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Refactoring: Improving the Design of Existing Code (Addison-wesley Object Technology Series) Refactoring: Improving the Design of Existing Code (Addison-wesley Object Technology Series)
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avg rating 4.24 — 8,880 ratings — published 1999
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The Clean Coder: A Code of Conduct for Professional Programmers The Clean Coder: A Code of Conduct for Professional Programmers (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.26 — 9,344 ratings — published 2011
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Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.20 — 12,044 ratings — published 1994
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Introduction to Algorithms Introduction to Algorithms (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.35 — 9,392 ratings — published 1989
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The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.01 — 15,292 ratings — published 1975
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Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.47 — 4,878 ratings — published 1984
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Domain-Driven Design: Tackling Complexity in the Heart of Software Domain-Driven Design: Tackling Complexity in the Heart of Software (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.15 — 5,908 ratings — published 2003
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Clean Architecture Clean Architecture (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.21 — 7,280 ratings — published 2017
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Cracking the Coding Interview: 150 Programming Questions and Solutions Cracking the Coding Interview: 150 Programming Questions and Solutions (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.33 — 6,942 ratings — published 2008
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Designing Data-Intensive Applications Designing Data-Intensive Applications (ebook)
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avg rating 4.69 — 11,133 ratings — published 2015
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Grokking Algorithms An Illustrated Guide For Programmers and Other Curious People Grokking Algorithms An Illustrated Guide For Programmers and Other Curious People (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.41 — 5,620 ratings — published 2015
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JavaScript: The Good Parts JavaScript: The Good Parts (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.23 — 8,681 ratings — published 2008
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Cryptonomicon Cryptonomicon (Mass Market Paperback)
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avg rating 4.23 — 118,515 ratings — published 1999
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Working Effectively with Legacy Code Working Effectively with Legacy Code (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.14 — 4,691 ratings — published 2004
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Head First Design Patterns Head First Design Patterns (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.30 — 9,083 ratings — published 2004
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Eloquent JavaScript: A Modern Introduction to Programming Eloquent JavaScript: A Modern Introduction to Programming (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.14 — 3,257 ratings — published 2010
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The C Programming Language The C Programming Language (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.44 — 11,432 ratings — published 1978
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Don't Make Me Think, Revisited: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability (Voices That Matter) Don't Make Me Think, Revisited: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability (Voices That Matter)
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avg rating 4.24 — 31,117 ratings — published 2000
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HTML and CSS: Design and Build Websites HTML and CSS: Design and Build Websites (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.30 — 4,915 ratings — published 2011
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Patterns of Enterprise Application Architecture Patterns of Enterprise Application Architecture (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.12 — 3,901 ratings — published 2002
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Programming Pearls Programming Pearls (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.20 — 3,226 ratings — published 1986
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A Philosophy of Software Design A Philosophy of Software Design (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.22 — 4,880 ratings — published 2018
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Fluent Python: Clear, Concise, and Effective Programming Fluent Python: Clear, Concise, and Effective Programming (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.61 — 1,840 ratings — published 2015
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Coders at Work: Reflections on the Craft of Programming Coders at Work: Reflections on the Craft of Programming (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.95 — 5,386 ratings — published 2009
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Effective Java Effective Java (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.51 — 8,110 ratings — published 2001
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Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.12 — 36,005 ratings — published 2016
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Automate the Boring Stuff with Python: Practical Programming for Total Beginners Automate the Boring Stuff with Python: Practical Programming for Total Beginners (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.28 — 3,234 ratings — published 2014
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The Phoenix Project: A Novel About IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win The Phoenix Project: A Novel About IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.25 — 51,277 ratings — published 2013
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Test-Driven Development: By Example Test-Driven Development: By Example (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.10 — 4,426 ratings — published 2002
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The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.30 — 29,570 ratings — published 1999
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Algorithms Algorithms (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.42 — 1,833 ratings — published 1983
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The Art of Computer Programming, Volume 1: Fundamental Algorithms The Art of Computer Programming, Volume 1: Fundamental Algorithms (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.38 — 1,895 ratings — published 1973
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Pragmatic Thinking and Learning: Refactor Your Wetware Pragmatic Thinking and Learning: Refactor Your Wetware (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.12 — 4,386 ratings — published 2008
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Soft Skills: The Software Developer's Life Manual Soft Skills: The Software Developer's Life Manual (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.84 — 2,851 ratings — published
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The C++ Programming Language The C++ Programming Language (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.10 — 4,040 ratings — published 1986
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Learning Python Learning Python (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.02 — 3,223 ratings — published 2013
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Extreme Programming Explained: Embrace Change (The XP Series) Extreme Programming Explained: Embrace Change (The XP Series)
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avg rating 4.13 — 4,109 ratings — published 1999
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JavaScript: The Definitive Guide JavaScript: The Definitive Guide (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.07 — 3,410 ratings — published 1996
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Digital Fortress Digital Fortress (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.71 — 673,366 ratings — published 1998
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Fundamentals of Software Architecture: An Engineering Approach Fundamentals of Software Architecture: An Engineering Approach (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.23 — 2,380 ratings — published 2020
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Software Engineering at Google: Lessons Learned from Programming Over Time Software Engineering at Google: Lessons Learned from Programming Over Time (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.19 — 2,034 ratings — published 2020
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The Nature of Code The Nature of Code (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.57 — 509 ratings — published 2012
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JavaScript and jQuery: Interactive Front-End Web Development JavaScript and jQuery: Interactive Front-End Web Development (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.29 — 1,711 ratings — published 2013
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The Algorithm Design Manual The Algorithm Design Manual (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.34 — 2,695 ratings — published 1997
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The Passionate Programmer: Creating a Remarkable Career in Software Development (Pragmatic Life) The Passionate Programmer: Creating a Remarkable Career in Software Development (Pragmatic Life)
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avg rating 3.95 — 4,357 ratings — published 2009
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Peopleware: Productive Projects and Teams Peopleware: Productive Projects and Teams (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.14 — 9,978 ratings — published 1987
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“They can program the streets, the walls, and even the sky, but they cannot code out the human spirit.”
Y.K.Y. SADEK, Obedience is Happiness: The Promises Of Tomorrow

“A warrior is bound by a code of honor -
To sacrifice himself,
To never leave innocence dishonor -
In the parsing of peace itself.”
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