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friend of mine blogged about books. His question was: "
What are, in your opinion, the top 10 books that every software engineer/developer should read?". Well, here are a few to get you started:
- Gamma et al.: "Design Patterns". An absolute classic. After reading it I immediately went into pattern fever (as everyone does?). Interestingly, the patterns themselves aren't that useful for the stuff I do day to day, but the idea is powerful. And of course, this book started the whole Patterns Movement...
- Møller & Schwartzbach: "An Introduction to XML and Web Technologies". I am slightly biased, having taken an XML course from the authors. But, this book really puts things in perspective, it is thorough and clear, and offers opinion. The web is full of simple examples, re-hashes, cheaply written stuff without depth. So this was a great and welcome read.
- Larman: "Applying UML and Patterns". This one really hit the spot. I was idling somewhat, lacking direction, and this one gave me a spark of inspiration. The way it formulates those simple, old-fashioned OO values, it takes you back to first principles and reminds you why it is we do what we do. It is easy to get lost in new technology, tools, methodology and process - but what we really need is to remember those few, simple things: model your domain, separate concerns, an Bob is your uncle!
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