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97 Things Every Programmer Should Know gathers 97 short, highly practical tips that span the breadth of software development. Drawing on contributions from respected industry practitioners such as Michael Feathers, Pete Goodliffe, Diomidis Spinellis, Cay Horstmann, and Verity Stob, the book delivers actionable advice that transcends specific programming languages. Whether you’re refactoring legacy code, designing new systems, or sharpening your coding craft, each tip offers a clear, timeless principle to guide effective and efficient development.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Technology & Computing/Programming
Authors: Kevlin Henney
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