Getting better as an engineer is as much about reading code as it is about writing itBesides all the great offerings of the modern world — podcasts, videos, blogs, etc.
This is especially true regarding books that rely on a specific version of a programming language.However, there are evergreens available, books that deal with meta-topics, design patterns, or general mindsets.The following collection consists of some of the most popular, most-read books available.
She can help you to look for hidden details in questions, to break problems into small chunks, and to get better in learning concepts.Furthermore, Gayle provides you with 189 real interview questions and solutions so you can prepare well for the next coding interview!Code Complete“Code Complete: a Practical Handbook of Software Construction, 2nd Edition” by Steve McConnell is one of the books every programmer should probably have skimmed through once in their life.It’s a comprehensive analysis of software construction, well written, and highly accepted in the industry.
It deals with topics such as design, coding, debugging, and testing.Overall, this book will probably have the highest ROI for developers with one to three years of professional programming experience.
But it is a good read after all.RefactoringThe book Refactoring: Improving the Design of Existing Code, 2nd Edition by Martin Fowler explains what refactoring really is, just like the original 20 years ago.
You should also be able to spot “bad smells” in your teammate's code that need refactoring.Head First Design Patterns“Head First Design Patterns: A Brain-Friendly Guide” by Eric Freeman, Bert Bates, Kathy Sierra, and Elisabeth Robson teaches you design patterns and best practices used by other developers to create functional, reusable, elegant and flexible software.