My Favourite Books
A shortlist of software books I keep returning to, with cover images and Goodreads links.
These are the software books I keep coming back to. Some helped shape how I think about software architecture and systems design, others pushed me to care more deeply about craftsmanship, professionalism, and building a durable career in software.
They are listed here in no particular order.
The Passionate Programmer: Creating a Remarkable Career in Software Development
Domain-Driven Design: Tackling Complexity in the Heart of Software
Patterns of Enterprise Application Architecture
Designing Data-Intensive Applications
The Phoenix Project: A Novel About IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win
Software Craftsman, The: Professionalism, Pragmatism, Pride
Clean Architecture
The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master
Code Complete: A Practical Handbook of Software Construction
Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship
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