{"product_id":"understanding-software-max-kanat-alexander-on-simplicity-coding-and-how-to-suck-less-as-a-programmer-paperback","title":"Understanding Software: Max Kanat-Alexander on simplicity, coding, and how to suck less as a programmer - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMax Kanat-Alexander\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware legend Max Kanat-Alexander shows you how to succeed as a developer by embracing simplicity, with forty-three essays that will help you really understand the software you work with.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead and enjoy the superlative writing and insights of the legendary Max Kanat-Alexander\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn and reflect with Max on how to bring simplicity to your software design principles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover the secrets of rockstar programmers and how to also just suck less as a programmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Description: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Understanding Software, Max Kanat-Alexander, Technical Lead for Code Health at Google, shows you how to bring simplicity back to computer programming. Max explains to you why programmers suck, and how to suck less as a programmer. There's just too much complex stuff in the world. Complex stuff can't be used, and it breaks too easily. Complexity is stupid. Simplicity is smart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Software covers many areas of programming, from how to write simple code to profound insights into programming, and then how to suck less at what you do! You'll discover the problems with software complexity, the root of its causes, and how to use simplicity to create great software. You'll examine debugging like you've never done before, and how to get a handle on being happy while working in teams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMax brings a selection of carefully crafted essays, thoughts, and advice about working and succeeding in the software industry, from his legendary blog Code Simplicity. Max has crafted forty-three essays which have the power to help you avoid complexity and embrace simplicity, so you can be a happier and more successful developer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMax's technical knowledge, insight, and kindness, has earned him code guru status, and his ideas will inspire you and help refresh your approach to the challenges of being a developer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will learn: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee how to bring simplicity and success to your programming world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClues to complexity - and how to build excellent software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimplicity and software design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinciples for programmers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe secrets of rockstar programmers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax's views and interpretation of the Software industry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy Programmers suck and how to suck less as a programmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftware design in two sentences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is a bug? Go deep into debugging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho this book is for: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Software is for every programmer, or anyone who works with programmers. If life is feeling more complex than it should be, and you need to touch base with some clear thinking again, this book is for you. If you need some inspiration and a reminder of how to approach your work as a programmer by embracing some simplicity in your work again, this book is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're one of Max's followers already, this book is a collection of Max's thoughts selected and curated for you to enjoy and reflect on. If you're new to Max's work, and ready to connect with the power of simplicity again, this book is for you!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 278\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.58 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 29, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42713085902911,"sku":"9781788628815","price":57.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/c5ca8f2327daa8338232ea05d8521409.webp?v=1765063420","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/understanding-software-max-kanat-alexander-on-simplicity-coding-and-how-to-suck-less-as-a-programmer-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}