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Decoding the Self-help Books for Efficient Programming Skills

Everybody dreams of being a pro in their field, so here presenting a quick success guide for all the aspiring soft skill experts. This is a quick list of books bringing you one step closer to an efficient and highest paid programmer.

  1. Coders at Work: Reflections on the Craft of Programming
Definitely, a must have, standing first on the list. Peter Seibel (author and former Programmer) got interviewees together to reveal details about their best projects they have worked on and motivating stories behind them. The book is a strong collection of captivating interviews of famous and well-accomplished programmers and computer scientists. Such as Joshua Bloch, Peter Norvig, Donald Knuth, Ken Thomson, and Jamie Zawinski. Coders at work give you an insight into the programming world.
  1. Code Complete: A Practical Handbook of Software Construction
Ranking second in the list and a must-read for any professional programmer, Code Complete by Steve McConnell is an encyclopedia of practical coding. The book is a 900-page massive work of literature but has each chapter filled with suggestions and techniques to improve programming and construct readable code that is easier to manage on daily basis. McConnell has a knack for storytelling which can be seen in this book, hence making it easier to understand and even entertaining. The book has an immense power to change the way one thinks and write codes.
  1. The Mythical Man Month
Surviving the ravages of time published 30 years ago, The Mythical Man Month is a programming classic that discusses the human elements of software engineering. If you are a project manager aspirant, this book will make your understanding of software development clear and precise helping you to analyze and solve problems along with practical advice on its working, organizing and managing teams. The book is built on the foundation of never changing human behaviour towards coding.
  1. Don’t Make Me Think, Revisited: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability
As the title states, this book is great for web usability. Don’t Make Me Think is an extraordinary source for any web developer who wants to develop websites, mobile sites or mobile apps that are much user-friendly these days. The book is written in a clear and concise way for easy understandability for both technical and non-technical audiences alike.  
  1. The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master
An old-school text but a  wonderful collection of lessons and recommendations for software developers. This book also contains a set of numbered tips, about 70 of them, which are collected on a single tear-out card at the back of the book. Along with the tip, there are some surprising elements that helps one to strengthen their programming career and sharpen your skills.
  1. Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship
A  poor code combination can lead to no entry towards the road to success, hence developing a good coding is of primary importance. In Clean Code, “Uncle Bob” Martin reveals a few tips and examples to create better code. The book deals with the principles and best practices of writing clean code. It also presents increasingly challenging case studies that force the readers to brainstorm about what’s right or wrong elements in the coding. The examples in Clean Code are given in Java but are also applicable to nearly all programming languages. A SPECIAL TIP: Read Clean Code only after Code Complete as it deals with higher level coding.
  1. Programming Pearls
The book is like a classic tale for newbies, it teaches the basics of solving problems. It is a great book to learn and develop a strong programmer aesthetics. If you can solve all the problems without looking back, then you can develop a  deeper understanding of algorithms and algorithm design.
  1. Cracking the Coding Interview: 150 Programming Questions and Solution
If you’re planning to land a gig at a top company such as Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google or Microsoft., then this is the book you need. As the title states, the book contains 150 programming questions that one might encounter at interviews and then breaks down how to solve them. The remnant of the book focuses on non-coding aspects of the interview process such as interview preparation, resume preparation, behavioural preparation, etc.It is one of the best programming interview books up in the market. Another good preparation book is Introduction to Algorithms, which is considered to be the “bible of algorithms.”
  1. Soft Skills: The Software Developer’s Life Manual
Coding is fun for most of the software developers, but the hardest part is interaction with the outside world, the world beyond the screens the real world. It gets difficult to deal with clients, peers, and managers. Staying productive, achieving financial security is just the add-ons to the list. This book apart-from-coding covers everything ranging from career to personal branding, blogging, learning, teaching, finances, and even fitness and relationships.
  1. Zero Bugs and Program Faster
Kate Thompson, the author of zero bugs spent two years researching every bug avoidance technique one could come across. This book contains useful tips and techniques, and presents information in an easy-to-digest way and brought to life with stories and metaphors that make it a really enjoyable (and memorable) read. .If you want to program faster write safe, secure and bug-free coding, this is the best buy.


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