{"product_id":"9780132119177","title":"The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eWhat others in the trenches say about \u003ci\u003eThe Pragmatic Programmer\u003c\/i\u003e... \u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The cool thing about this book is that it’s great for keeping the programming process fresh. The book helps you to continue to grow and clearly comes from people who have been there.” \u003c\/p\u003e         —\u003cb\u003eKent Beck\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eExtreme Programming Explained: Embrace Change \u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“I found this book to be a great mix of solid advice and wonderful analogies!” \u003c\/p\u003e         —\u003cb\u003eMartin Fowler\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eRefactoring\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUML Distilled \u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“I would buy a copy, read it twice, then tell all my colleagues to run out and grab a copy. This is a book I would never loan because I would worry about it being lost.” \u003c\/p\u003e         —\u003cb\u003eKevin Ruland\u003c\/b\u003e, Management Science, MSG-Logistics   \u003cp\u003e“The wisdom and practical experience of the authors is obvious. The topics presented are relevant and useful.... By far its greatest strength for me has been the outstanding analogies—tracer bullets, broken windows, and the fabulous helicopter-based explanation of the need for orthogonality, especially in a crisis situation. I have little doubt that this book will eventually become an excellent source of useful information for journeymen programmers and expert mentors alike.” \u003c\/p\u003e         —\u003cb\u003eJohn Lakos\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eLarge-Scale C++ Software Design\u003c\/i\u003e   \u003cp\u003e“This is the sort of book I will buy a dozen copies of when it comes out so I can give it to my clients.” \u003c\/p\u003e         —\u003cb\u003eEric Vought\u003c\/b\u003e, Software Engineer   \u003cp\u003e“Most modern books on software development fail to cover the basics of what makes a great software developer, instead spending their time on syntax or technology where in reality the greatest leverage possible for any software team is in having talented developers who really know their craft well. An excellent book.” \u003c\/p\u003e         —\u003cb\u003ePete McBreen\u003c\/b\u003e, Independent Consultant   \u003cp\u003e“Since reading this book, I have implemented many of the practical suggestions and tips it contains. Across the board, they have saved my company time and money while helping me get my job done quicker! This should be a desktop reference for everyone who works with code for a living.” \u003c\/p\u003e         —\u003cb\u003eJared Richardson\u003c\/b\u003e, Senior Software Developer, iRenaissance, Inc.   \u003cp\u003e“I would like to see this issued to every new employee at my company....” \u003c\/p\u003e         —\u003cb\u003eChris Cleeland\u003c\/b\u003e, Senior Software Engineer, Object Computing, Inc.   \u003cp\u003e“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.” \u003c\/p\u003e         —\u003cb\u003eWard Cunningham\u003c\/b\u003e   \u003cp\u003eStraight from the programming trenches, \u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Pragmatic Programmer\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eFight software rot;   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid the trap of duplicating knowledge;   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrite flexible, dynamic, and adaptable code;   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid programming by coincidence;   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBullet-proof your code with contracts, assertions, and exceptions;   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapture real requirements;   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest ruthlessly and effectively;   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelight your users;   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild teams of pragmatic programmers; and   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake your developments more precise with automation. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWritten as a series of self-contained sections and filled with entertaining anecdotes, thoughtful examples, and interesting analogies, \u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Pragmatic Programmer\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pearson Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47119420096752,"sku":"9780132119177","price":37.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780132119177_p0.jpg?v=1763641506","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780132119177","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}