It’s been a while since I posted my recommended reading list, so here’s the 2011 version.
 | Code complete 2nd edition Steve McConnel Microsoft Press A practical guide to the craft of programming. Get it from Amazon.co.uk |
 | Design patterns – elements of reusable object oriented software. Gamma, Helm, Johnson and Vlissides Addison Wesley The famous gang of four book featuring 20 odd common design patterns. Get it from Amazon.co.uk |
 | Patterns of enterprise application architecture Martin Fowler Addison Wesley This book details many software design patterns found in enterprise software by the thoughtworks guru, Martin fowler. Get it from Amazon.co.uk |
 | The mythical man month Frederick P. Brooks Addison Wesley This is a collection of essays on software project management that was first published in 1975.It contains the now legendary “Brooks Law”, that adding manpower to a late project only makes it later. The concepts laid out in this book are as valid today as they were 30 years ago. Get it from Amazon.co.uk |
 | Peopleware Tom Demarco and Timothy Lister Dorset house publishing This book makes the assertion that most development projects fail because of failures within the team – a humorous and riveting read. Get it from Amazon.co.uk |
 | Joel on software Joel Spolsky APRESS I’ve just finished reading this, and the second series (more Joel on software) and it’s an insightful look at the craft of development, the people who do development and running a technology business. Highly recommended. Get it from Amazon.co.uk |
 | More Joel on software Joel Spolsky APRESS As above, this book builds on the previous one – there’s some new stuff and some more depth on some of the topics and again I highly recommend reading it, but if you have a choice between this and the earlier book, choose the earlier one. Get it from Amazon.co.uk |
 | Founders at work Jessiva Livingston APRESS A great read, stories of a number of high profile start ups that have gone on to great things. The book is insightful and for a geek like me who likes to understand tech history, its a staple. Get it from Amazon.co.uk |
 | Coders at work Peter Seibel APRESS This follows a similar vein to the founders at work but is a series of interviews with some great programmers and engineers. Its good to get in the mind of some of these people, but at times the book can be a little dry. Get it from Amazon.co.uk |
 | Accidental Empires Robert X. Cringely Penguin books A cracking look at the history of the technology industry – this book is extremely well written and I couldn’t put it down once I started. Get it from Amazon.co.uk |
 | Dreaming in code Scott Rosenberg Three Rivers Press Software is hard – this book follows the work of Mitch Kapor’s Chandler project over the course of 3 years and poses the question – why is good software so hard to make? Get it from Amazon.co.uk |
Anyone any further suggestions?
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