Ask HN: Are there any software engineering books you can read casually?

7 points by svalee 5y ago ↗ HN

Each time I pick up a software engineering book, I need to sit around the table with my code editor opened or at least a notebook to take notes. I wonder if there any books that I can read while I am commuting, for example, but that would still bring some technical knowledge and expertise in the field?

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geoah 5y ago ↗

“The Phoenix project”, and its sequel “the unicorn project” only come to mind.

clusmore 5y ago ↗

Came here to say this. I would also recommend Coders at Work[0], which is a series of interviews with notable programmers.

[0]: https://books.google.com.au/books?id=nneBa6-mWfgC

bwh2 5y ago ↗

Tons! Here are a few casual reads I enjoyed:

* Masters of Doom

* Where Wizards Stay Up Late

* Working in Public