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Software Development Books for Continuous Learning
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Pragmatic Thinking and Learning: Refactor Your Wetware (Pragmatic Programmers)Pragmatic Thinking and Learning: Refactor Your Wetware (Pragmatic Programmers) by Andy Hunt
Buy new: $23.07 / Used from: $18.99
Contains techniques for effective learning
Practices of an Agile Developer: Working in the Real World (Pragmatic Programmers)Practices of an Agile Developer: Working in the Real World (Pragmatic Programmers) by Venkat Subramaniam
Buy new: $19.77 / Used from: $12.45
An excellent introduction to agile software development practices.
Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software CraftsmanshipClean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship
Buy new: $31.38 / Used from: $35.00
How to write readable, maintainable code.
Test Driven Development: By ExampleTest Driven Development: By Example by Kent Beck
Buy new: $40.87 / Used from: $24.95
The original book on Test-Driven Development by Kent Beck. Provides a great introduction to TDD.
Agile Estimating and PlanningAgile Estimating and Planning by Mike Cohn
Buy new: $35.96 / Used from: $29.95
How to plan for agile software development.
The Art of Agile DevelopmentThe Art of Agile Development by Shane Warden
Buy new: $27.71 / Used from: $16.00
A practical guide to agile software development.
Working Effectively with Legacy CodeWorking Effectively with Legacy Code by Michael Feathers
Buy new: $39.23 / Used from: $34.28
This fantastic book explains techniques for testing and refactoring legacy code. A must-have for anyone working with an existing code-base.
Refactoring to PatternsRefactoring to Patterns by Joshua Kerievsky
Buy new: $41.93 / Used from: $27.99
Covers refactoring code towards common design patterns.
Domain-Driven Design: Tackling Complexity in the Heart of SoftwareDomain-Driven Design: Tackling Complexity in the Heart of Software by Eric Evans
Buy new: $45.77 / Used from: $35.00
The definitive book on Domain-Driven Design.
Release It!: Design and Deploy Production-Ready Software (Pragmatic Programmers)Release It!: Design and Deploy Production-Ready Software (Pragmatic Programmers) by Michael T Nygard
Buy new: $23.07 / Used from: $12.62
How to ensure software is ready for release into production.