Every Software Engineer should Read These 5 Books
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Published: 2021-08-05 18:40:20



Not only software engineers but business analysts, and other engineers should have a look at these perfect books. They carry both technical and non-technical information. Books are a way to expand our minds. When you want to be smart, then you must have a wider knowledge of how computers work. The writers have wide experience in the field of technology.

1.Clean Code

It shows how you should approach a problem, the designs, and the best way to handle difficult tasks. All the paradigms of software engineering have been analyzed in the book. Furthermore, it has a chapter that talks about refactoring, just like book number 4. Let's say it should be a handbook for any coder. 

The developer should write extensive and more maintainable code. As a software engineer, you should have in mind that your code will be worked on by another person in the future. The book shows two types of code-bad code and good code. All the testing methods have been analyzed.

2.Pragmatic Thinking and Learning

It opens up your mind to let you come out of the comfort thinking zone. The author goes through the process of software development and how brains work towards them. Cognitive science and neuroscience have been combined to bring ideas on how to develop appealing systems.

Learning how the brain works can help in designs. You can focus on the non-technical part to learn a few brain hacks. 

3. Algorithms to Live by

Have you ever yearned to know what differentiates a computer science student from a solo-learner coder? Of course, a person with a degree in software engineering or computer science has an added advantage over other developers. But when you read the book, you get to grasp almost all the concepts in the world of algorithms, the heart of software engineering. 

It's rare to miss an algorithm question in any technical IT interview. The writer has put down all algorithms like sorting, limed list, reverse, and many more. It has more simple examples. It's good to know how to optimize your code.


4.Productive Programmer

It's all about being efficient and effective while writing good code. The book can help non-technical teams like business analysts to grasp some important concepts in software development fields. The book has two parts, the mechanics and the practice part. The author releases various tools to use when you want to become a better programmer. It teaches various ways on how you should never over-learn some stuff.

5.Refactoring.

Have you ever written bad code and procrastinated about re0-writing back? The book is technical, and you get to learn some pure concepts. It reveals the best development processes. It talks about validating an idea then you build a system in the best way, if it fails at an early stage, refactor and start afresh.

The mistake of working on a whole project but in mind, you know you have written a bad code discourages. Most programmers hate reading their own code. Iterating through small code is the best way. Don’t rush, fix minor problems as you move forward. The book is super useful.

Choosing a book depends on if you want technical or non-technical. Most people prefer technically neglecting the rest. But we should teach our mind soft skills before moving to the technical part.