Classics for Programmers

A Listmania! list by Abdul Jaleel KK "Abdul Jaleel Kavungal Kunnumpurath" (Bangalore, Karnataka, IN)
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The list author says: "I've been a programmer for over 9 years now, and I've read a lot of programming related books in order to improve my skills and keep up with technology. I've always wanted to make a list of best books for programmers. If you want to be a great programmer , these books are a MUST read for you."
Code Complete: A Practical Handbook of Software Construction
1.  Code Complete: A Practical Handbook of Software Construction by Steve McConnell
The list author says:
  "Reading this book means that you enjoy your work, you're serious about what you do, and you want to keep improving."
$27.48   Used & New from: $21.90
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (117 customer reviews) | 7 customer discussions

Joel on Software: And on Diverse and Occasionally Related Matters That Will Prove of Interest to Software Developers, Designers, and Managers, and to Those Who, Whether by Good Fortune or Ill Luck, Work with Them in Some Capacity
2.  Joel on Software: And on Diverse and Occasionally Related Matters That Will Prove of Interest to Software Developers, Designers, and Managers, and to Those Who, Whether by Good Fortune or Ill Luck, Work with Them in Some Capacity by Joel Spolsky
The list author says:
  "The thing I liked the very most about this book is that it's reminded me how much I want to write my own book."
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)

About Face 3: The Essentials of Interaction Design
3.  About Face 3: The Essentials of Interaction Design by Alan Cooper
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  "Alan Cooper, father of Visual Basic, godfather of usability on essentials of UI design"
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3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

The Inmates Are Running the Asylum: Why High Tech Products Drive Us Crazy and How to Restore the Sanity
4.  The Inmates Are Running the Asylum: Why High Tech Products Drive Us Crazy and How to Restore the Sanity by Alan Cooper
The list author says:
  "I finished this book with some very specific ideas about improving my own designs, and a renewed sense of the importance of what I do."
$16.29   Used & New from: $8.89
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (139 customer reviews)

Software Estimation: Demystifying the Black Art (Best Practices (Microsoft))
5.  Software Estimation: Demystifying the Black Art (Best Practices (Microsoft)) by Steve McConnell
The list author says:
  "A great modern follow-up to The Mythical Man-Month"
$26.39   Used & New from: $17.95
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Design of Everyday Things
6.  The Design of Everyday Things by Donald A. Norman
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  "This is a must read for anyone who designs just about anything and wants it to be useful rather than just elegant or attractive."
$11.53   Used & New from: $4.98
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (167 customer reviews)

Don't Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability, 2nd Edition
7.  Don't Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability, 2nd Edition by Steve Krug
The list author says:
  "The single best book on usability I've ever read"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (502 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

Rocket Surgery Made Easy: The Do-It-Yourself Guide to Finding and Fixing Usability Problems
8.  Rocket Surgery Made Easy: The Do-It-Yourself Guide to Finding and Fixing Usability Problems by Steve Krug
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  "Sequel to Don't Make Me Think"
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4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering, Anniversary Edition (2nd Edition)
9.  The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering, Anniversary Edition (2nd Edition) by Frederick P. Brooks
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  "Classic among this classic list"
$26.01   Used & New from: $9.00
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (142 customer reviews)

The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master
10.  The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master by Andrew Hunt
The list author says:
  "This is a great book that details good coding practices, techniques, as well as guidance to become the best programmer that you can be."
$34.13   Used & New from: $27.43
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (147 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Rapid Development: Taming Wild Software Schedules
11.  Rapid Development: Taming Wild Software Schedules by Steve McConnell
The list author says:
  "It's about the reality of failure"
$23.10   Used & New from: $2.21
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (113 customer reviews)

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