Coders at Work: Reflections on the Craft of Programming

As a beginning programmer I learned a lot from this book and enjoyed the different perspectives. Got a little redundant at times, but if you're in the industry, it's definitely worth reading a few of the interviews for a new perspective and help stir up some ideas.

Review: Coders at Work: Reflections on the Craft of Programming

This is a book by a computer programmer interviewing other programmers and is best read by a programmer. In short, it's very good for a specialized audience. Actually, that's a bit exaggerated as ...

Review: Coders at Work: Reflections on the Craft of Programming

A wonderful book which gives insight into the thinking of the "Programming" Gurus or the "Coding" Gurus. Most of them consider Donald Knuth's books "The Art of Computer Programming" as an important ...

Review: Coders at Work: Reflections on the Craft of Programming

Great interviews with a set of developers/craftsmen/computer scientists/artists/engineers that a lot of young developers probably don't know enough about. While the historical minutiae is interesting ... Read full review

Review: Coders at Work: Reflections on the Craft of Programming

I never read books on programming, or coding, or whatever. Maybe that's a personal flaw. It's been my job for my entire adult life, and a little bit before that. But I grabbed this book after seeing ... Read full review

Review: Coders at Work: Reflections on the Craft of Programming

A very interesting read for someone interested in computer programming. I have been a programmer for 10+ years and this book inspired me to try to further perfect my skills. The book is a series of ...

Review: Coders at Work: Reflections on the Craft of Programming

Coders At Work: Reflections on the craft of programming. I recently got my hands on this wonderful book. Peter Siebel has put in a lot of work compiling a set of interviews that give an interesting ...

Review: Coders at Work: Reflections on the Craft of Programming

I liked this book but don't necessarily recommend it. I think what's to be gained out of it is personal. What I really liked about this book: By various definitions, these people are great ones in our ... Read full review

Review: Coders at Work: Reflections on the Craft of Programming

Seibel reminds me of the NPR journalists who ask the best questions of these masters of Code. As I read through the pages, I find Seibel has asked not only those questions that popped into my head but ... Read full review

Review: Coders at Work: Reflections on the Craft of Programming

I'm not saying that my code is as good as Bernie Cossell's but, as it turns out, I work like he used to. I try to think many steps ahead, I use any change in the client's requirements as a good excuse ... Read full review