4 Books That Shaped Me as a Developer

In this video, I want to share 4 books that have shaped me over the years as a developer and that have helped me the most.

These 4 will represent a broader scope than just programming books as I think a good developer is one that's more well-rounded than just a "good programmer."

Have you read these books? What books have shaped you?

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00:00 Intro
00:40 Book 1
02:04 Book 2
05:09 Book 3
06:24 Book 4
07:16 Outro

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[abdurrahman]

1- Soft Skills by John Sonmez
2- The One Thing by Gary Keller
3- The Phoenix Project by Gene Kim, Kevin Behr, George Spafford
4- The Pragmatic Programmer by David Thomas & Andrew Hunt

[jamesmunroe]

- Algorithms in C++ (Robert Sedgewick)
- Design Patterns (GoF)
- Refactoring (Martin Fowler)
- Effective Modern C++ (Scott Meyers)

[stevancosovic]

"Head first design patterns" really helped me a lot where I learned a lot about abstraction, decoupling, reusability, simplicity etc.. It is really a brain-friendly book with real-life examples of how a dev can implement a specific pattern.

[rashmohan]

Award winning software book - Code Complete by Steve McConnell. This book is a timeless masterpiece that offers a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of software construction and coding practices. McConnell's writing is clear, concise, and incredibly insightful, making complex concepts accessible to both novices and experienced programmers. One of the standout features of 'Code Complete' is its emphasis on practicality. McConnell doesn't just preach theory; he provides actionable advice that you can immediately apply to your projects. Whether you're a beginner looking to build a strong foundation or a seasoned developer seeking to refine your skills, this book has something valuable to offer. It's a timeless classic that continues to be relevant in an ever-evolving field. This book is essential addition to every programmer's library.

[alstonbarretto]

Great video Travis, I always looked at my job in IT as a job but not like a career. I plan to focus on it like how a professional athlete would treat their career.

[chelsHQ]

Automate the Boring Stuff with Python helped me out to start off learning Python language. Would recommend 10/10

[DD-cfiv]

Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (SICP) has truly helped me understand how programming works. I always felt like coding was magic;however, this book teaches you the essence of programming, so it does not matter what programming language you use. There is a version for Javascript. The 2nd addition is free, but not the Javascript version; however, if you prefer python, someone has made a free book that is inspired by SICP that explains coding in python. It's call composing programs.

[imnottellingyoumyname]

A Mind for Numbers by Barbara Oakley. It helps you learn how to learn.

[prabhdeepsingh]

Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software - by Charles Petzold was the book that truly helped me understand how computers and programmes work.

[cody_codes_youtube]

This is great. And such good topics. Thank you for sharing!

[isaacfigueroa]

Gracias por las recomendaciones Travis! I will start with the first one!

[stillmattwest]

The Phoenix Project definitely made me think about management differently.

[adamodimattia]

Is The Pragmatic Programmer really that good? I started reading it some time ago but I stopped because of JavaScript and problems that seemed to me somewhat specific to that language... Can any one share his/her experiences on this book especially regarding C++/Rust/C# programmers from game dev/engine/graphics world?

[kurdev]

Thanks a lot Mr.Travis, I appropriated, It's very very useful for me .

[aipujols]

Thanks, Travis, never fail to provide inspiration. 🎉
One question, is there a suggested order to read these four books?

[Mono-Basim]

Definitely reading the phoenix project

[davidtinney]

Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship - by Robert C. Martin

[Quoteoftheday]

Thank you for this Travis I will make sure I buy those books, I just start learning python

[toddmcintosh]

THANKS
So, question, would the Pragmatic Programmer be a good audio book listen or not?

[Divy]

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