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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 005.1 EAN: 9780201616224 ISBN: 020161622X Label: Addison-Wesley Professional Manufacturer: Addison-Wesley Professional Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 352 Publication Date: October 30, 1999 Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional Studio: Addison-Wesley Professional Accessories:
Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Amazon.com Review: Programmers are craftspeople trained to use a certain set of tools (editors, object managers, version trackers) to generate a certain kind of product (programs) that will operate in some environment (operating systems on hardware assemblies). Like any other craft, computer programming has spawned a body of wisdom, most of which isn't taught at universities or in certification classes. Most programmers arrive at the so-called tricks of the trade over time, through independent experimentation. In The Pragmatic Programmer, Andrew Hunt and David Thomas codify many of the truths they've discovered during their respective careers as designers of software and writers of code. Some of the authors' nuggets of pragmatism are concrete, and the path to their implementation is clear. They advise readers to learn one text editor, for example, and use it for everything. They also recommend the use of version-tracking software for even the smallest projects, and promote the merits of learning regular expression syntax and a text-manipulation language. Other (perhaps more valuable) advice is more light-hearted. In the debugging section, it is noted that, "if you see hoof prints think horses, not zebras." That is, suspect everything, but start looking for problems in the most obvious places. There are recommendations for making estimates of time and expense, and for integrating testing into the development process. You'll want a copy of The Pragmatic Programmer for two reasons: it displays your own accumulated wisdom more cleanly than you ever bothered to state it, and it introduces you to methods of work that you may not yet have considered. Working programmers will enjoy this book. --David Wall Topics covered: A useful approach to software design and construction that allows for efficient, profitable development of high-quality products. Elements of the approach include specification development, customer relations, team management, design practices, development tools, and testing procedures. This approach is presented with the help of anecdotes and technical problems. Product Description: If I'm putting together a project, it's the authors of this book that I want. . . . And failing that I'd settle for people who've read their book." -- Ward Cunningham Straight from the programming trenches, The Pragmatic Programmer cuts through the increasing specialization and technicalities of modern software development to examine the core process--taking a requirement and producing working, maintainable code that delights its users. It covers topics ranging from personal responsibility and career development to architectural techniques for keeping your code flexible and easy to adapt and reuse. Read this book, and you'll learn how to
Written as a series of self-contained sections and filled with entertaining anecdotes, thoughtful examples, and interesting analogies, The Pragmatic Programmer illustrates the best practices and major pitfalls of many different aspects of software development. Whether you're a new coder, an experienced programmer, or a manager responsible for software projects, use these lessons daily, and you'll quickly see improvements in personal productivity, accuracy, and job satisfaction. You'll learn skills and develop habits and attitudes that form the foundation for long-term success in your career. You'll become a Pragmatic Programmer. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Absolute Must-have!This book is an absolute must-have for any software developer worth his/her salary or billable hours. "The Pragmatic Programmer" is filled with everyday scenarios and advice that any developer can begin to apply the first workday after beginning this book. It is definitely a purchase you won't regret. Rating:  - Handy but Over-AmbitiousThis is one of those books with a title that sparks your curiosity and eventually makes you get it. From the beginning, It seemed to me a bit weird because it's a kind of self-help manual for programmers. The book is well-written, easy to read and sometimes funny. However, the theme is too ambitious and that's why you feel a bit disapointed in the end. Its biggest mistake is that it promises more than it can deliver. In a nutshell, "The Pragmatic Programmer" is a rundown of best practices ... Read More Rating: - Pragmatic advice for programmers, project managers, and anyone in the programming or knowledge fieldsA readable, insightful look into the programming trade, designed to give purpose to an otherwise undervalued field. Andy and Dave's perspective on programming offers significant reference material, as well as inroads to two direct companion books, Pragmatic Thinking and Learning: Refactor Your Wetware (Pragmatic Programmers) and Practices of an Agile Developer: Working in the Real World (Pragmatic Programmers). This book shies away from being implementation-specific, while offering sufficient ... Read More Rating: - meant for novice programmersThis book contains useful information for novice programmers. The tips are good, but nothing new for experienced programmers. I think anyone who has undertaken more than three or four projects will know 90% of the content from experience already. I'm personally not getting enough from this book to justify the time it takes to read it. For complete novices, this book may be a good work book to keep around as they mature. Rating:  - Some good nuggets but a bit thinThe authors provide one with some good advice on topics that are often overlooked. There is a kind of gap that exists in the education of programmers. There are lots of academic texts and courses, and there are lots of "how to" texts and courses. There is not a lot of published works or courses in areas in between. This is actually where most the craft of programming takes place. Most of us who write software for a living have to glean the best practices of our craft from many different sources. The authors ... Read More 
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