Building Extensible and Maintainable ObjectOriented Software
by Eric Freeman
Recommended by Taylor Otwell
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Programming, Technology, and Nonfiction.
You know you don't want to reinvent the wheel, so you look to design patternsthe lessons learned by those who've faced the same software design problems. With design patterns, you get to take advantage of the best practices and experience of others so that you can spend your time on something more challenging. Something more fun. This book shows ...
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Programming, Technology, and Nonfiction.
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Taylor Otwell
“Yeah that's a good book... Code Complete is good and super thorough... Head first design patterns also good”
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Consider Don't Make Me Think by Steve Krug. Recommended by 15 sources.
“Krug’s guide feels like a witty, no-nonsense conversation over coffee. It’s packed with practical advice on why users scan, not read, and how to make navigation obvious. The book shines in its brevity and memorable maxims—you’ll finish it in an afternoon and likely revisit its core principles. However, if you seek deep interaction design theory or modern mobile-first patterns, you’ll find it light. Its dated screenshots and web-centric focus may also irk app-only designers. A quick, opinionated primer, not an exhaustive textbook.”
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