{"id":107249,"date":"2020-11-07T20:00:27","date_gmt":"2020-11-07T17:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/10-books-thatll-help-you-become-a-better-software-engineer\/"},"modified":"2020-11-07T20:00:27","modified_gmt":"2020-11-07T17:00:27","slug":"10-books-thatll-help-you-become-a-better-software-engineer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-books-thatll-help-you-become-a-better-software-engineer\/","title":{"rendered":"#10 books that\u2019ll help you become a better software engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2e441d945b1\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2e441d945b1\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-books-thatll-help-you-become-a-better-software-engineer\/#Code_Complete_by_Steve_McConnell\" >Code Complete by Steve McConnell<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-books-thatll-help-you-become-a-better-software-engineer\/#Cracking_the_Coding_Interview_by_Gayle_Laakmann_McDowell\" >Cracking the Coding Interview by Gayle Laakmann McDowell<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-books-thatll-help-you-become-a-better-software-engineer\/#Algorithms_by_Robert_Sedgewick_Kevin_Wayne\" >Algorithms by Robert Sedgewick &amp; Kevin Wayne<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-books-thatll-help-you-become-a-better-software-engineer\/#The_Self-Taught_Programmer_by_Cory_Althoff\" >The Self-Taught Programmer by Cory Althoff<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-books-thatll-help-you-become-a-better-software-engineer\/#Coders_at_Work_by_Peter_Seibel\" >Coders at Work by Peter Seibel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-books-thatll-help-you-become-a-better-software-engineer\/#Clean_Code_by_Robert_C_Martin\" >Clean Code by Robert C. Martin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-books-thatll-help-you-become-a-better-software-engineer\/#The_Pragmatic_Programmer_by_David_Thomas_Andrew_Hunt\" >The Pragmatic Programmer by David Thomas &amp; Andrew Hunt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-books-thatll-help-you-become-a-better-software-engineer\/#The_Clean_Coder_by_Robert_Martin\" >The Clean Coder by Robert Martin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-books-thatll-help-you-become-a-better-software-engineer\/#Rework_by_Jason_Fried_David_Heinemeier_Hansson\" >Rework by Jason Fried &amp; David Heinemeier Hansson<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-books-thatll-help-you-become-a-better-software-engineer\/#Hooked_How_to_Build_Habit-Forming_Products_by_Nir_Eyal\" >Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products by Nir Eyal<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#10 books that\u2019ll help you become a better software engineer<\/strong>&#8221;<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/11\/image-7-796x417.png\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n                            Today I\u2019m answering one of your questions: what are the books I\u2019d recommend to learn more about programming? Before jumping into the recommendations, let me clarify one thing. I did not read all the books listed below. However, I read many of them, and those I didn\u2019t read were recommendations I got in the past or are books highly recommended by others in the industry.<\/p>\n<p>Also, I want to state that books are super important to develop skills, learn about best practices, and acquire <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a> knowledge. Still, the most important thing to do when learning to code is to practice and build things independently.\u00a0So read the books, and then sit down on your computer and perform your magic.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s now start with my recommendations for developers.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"code-complete-by-steve-mcconnell\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Code_Complete_by_Steve_McConnell\"><\/span>\n<em>Code Complete<\/em> by Steve McConnell<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This book is a masterpiece that will push your software engineering skills to the next level. The book is well-written and covers a variety of topics that will test your limits to better engineering.<\/p>\n<p>The book covers methods and techniques focusing on code design, routines, and quality. I recommend this book to every developer, though it may be overwhelming for those just starting or with little experience.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"cracking-the-coding-interview-by-gayle-laakmann-mcdowell\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cracking_the_Coding_Interview_by_Gayle_Laakmann_McDowell\"><\/span>\n<em>Cracking the Coding Interview<\/em> by Gayle Laakmann McDowell<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Planning on landing a new job? Are you taking or planning to take interviews? Then, this book is for you.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a collection of frequently asked questions by the top tech companies covering topics such as Big O notation, data structures, algorithms, dynamic programming, object-oriented programming, among other things.<\/p>\n<p>The book\u2019s author tells his story with interviews, working in giant tech companies like Microsoft, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le, and Google.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"algorithms-by-robert-sedgewick--kevin-wayne\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Algorithms_by_Robert_Sedgewick_Kevin_Wayne\"><\/span>\n<em>Algorithms<\/em> by Robert Sedgewick &amp; Kevin Wayne<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Algorithms, algorithms, algorithms? We all know some sort of definition of the word like: \u201cAn algorithm is a set of instructions that performs a specific task.\u201d Many developers can still go months working on projects without understanding the most common algorithms and data structures. Sometimes we simply don\u2019t need them, or so we think. Knowledge of advanced algorithms can help make your code cleaner, not to mention you would be able to complete more complex tasks, and last but not least, it\u2019s usually a topic for interviews.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-self-taught-programmer-by-cory-althoff\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Self-Taught_Programmer_by_Cory_Althoff\"><\/span>\n<em>The Self-Taught Programmer<\/em> by Cory Althoff<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is one of the best books of the present time to develop coding skills. It covers and provides a brief introduction to all aspects of coding skills. It consists of five parts that cover 27 chapters. This book offers a complete guide to fundamental concepts of programming (loops, strings, modules, files, etc.), Object-Oriented Programming, and BASH. It also provides basic guidelines for your first programming job interview.<\/p>\n<p>I highly recommended this book for self-taught developers like myself, though it\u2019s a good read for any developer in general.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"coders-at-work-by-peter-seibel\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coders_at_Work_by_Peter_Seibel\"><\/span>\n<em>Coders at Work<\/em> by Peter Seibel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This book compiles the story of 15 excellent developers in the form of interview questions. All the questions aimed at their daily life and challenges as software engineers. There is much to be learned from others\u2019 experiences, and this book does an amazing job at that. Covering topics such as software development, debugging technics, and programming languages is a no brainer for any developer.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"clean-code-by-robert-c-martin\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clean_Code_by_Robert_C_Martin\"><\/span>\n<em>Clean Code<\/em> by Robert C. Martin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The book about coding best practices. If you often write code, this is definitely for you. Covering topics that will make you write better code every time, no matter the programming language. Though it focuses on java, the concepts apply to many other object-oriented programming languages.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-pragmatic-programmer-by-david-thomas--andrew-hunt\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Pragmatic_Programmer_by_David_Thomas_Andrew_Hunt\"><\/span>\n<em>The Pragmatic Programmer<\/em> by David Thomas &amp; Andrew Hunt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A must-read for software developers, specifically for beginners. The book is like a toolbox, filled with battle-proven tools that will help you be your best self when it comes to writing beautiful and practical code.<\/p>\n<p>I haven\u2019t read this myself, but it looks very promising, and my friends and colleagues highly recommended it.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-clean-coder-by-robert-martin\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Clean_Coder_by_Robert_Martin\"><\/span>\n<em>The Clean Coder<\/em> by Robert Martin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/post\/2020-10-30-how-to-be-a-better-software-engineer-book-recommendations\/the-clean-coder_hu366b17864e7a46c71bacbaeb27ad4d85_257214_700x0_resize_q75_box.jpg\"\/>Just by looking at the glossary, you can tell so much about the potential of this book. Covering all aspects of software engineering, talking about code and how to get better at it, and other soft skills such as negotiation, time management, estimation, collaboration, and much more.<\/p>\n<p>The book is not only the ultimate guide to making you a better software developer; but also to make you a better software engineer, entrepreneur, and team member.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"rework-by-jason-fried--david-heinemeier-hansson\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rework_by_Jason_Fried_David_Heinemeier_Hansson\"><\/span>\n<em>Rework<\/em> by Jason Fried &amp; David Heinemeier Hansson<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If I say that this book is an NYTimes best-seller, you would probably think it\u2019s not a programming book; you would be right; this book is about business and entrepreneurship, and I believe that many developers have this spirit, so knowing a thing or two can be a crucial factor when building your own company.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a million-dollar idea, give this book a try; with all the previous books, you have enough knowledge to build any product you like. Make it rock!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"hooked-how-to-build-habit-forming-products-by-nir-eyal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hooked_How_to_Build_Habit-Forming_Products_by_Nir_Eyal\"><\/span>\n<em>Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products<\/em> by Nir Eyal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I know we\u2019re software developers and not designers, but believe me that having some knowledge of design and user experience will boost your productivity as a developer, especially when working in teams with designers and UX experts or building your product.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <\/span><\/i><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/livecodestream.dev\/post\/2020-10-30-how-to-be-a-better-software-engineer-book-recommendations\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">article<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was originally published on <\/span><\/i><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/livecodestream.dev\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Live Code Stream<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by <\/span><\/i><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/bajcmartinez\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Juan Cruz Martinez<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">twitter<\/a>: <\/span><\/i><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bajcmartinez\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@bajcmartinez<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), founder and publisher of Live Code Stream, entrepreneur, developer, author, speaker, and doer of things.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/livecodestream.dev\/subscribe\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Live Code Stream<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is also available as a free weekly <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a>letter. 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Before jumping into the recommendations, let me clarify one thing. I did not read all the books listed below. 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