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Re: Ask HN: Do you know any good audio books for developers?

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JCLacivta wrote: post #11

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.

I've read this twice. Enjoyed it both times and have referred frequently back to it. I second this wholeheartedly

Also, random side note, here's an interesting talk given by Ashley Williams on Rust that refers to the book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pn-1so-Ibsg (Zen and the Art of Convincing Your Company to Use Rust)

Re: Ask HN: Do you know any good audio books for developers?

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Post by t3hprofit »

thrower123 wrote: post #9
jdmoreira wrote: post #4

Yes! 1. Masters of Doom 2. Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution

Stay Awhile and Listen is also a very good one in this vein.

this looks great! I've been looking for another book. just grabbed it on audible.

Re: Ask HN: Do you know any good audio books for developers?

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Post by t3hprofit »

Not specifically about programming, but "Every Tool's a Hammer" by Adam Savage was really good. Tons of good information in here, and it tickles the Mythbusters itch.

Are you looking for books about a programming language? or about methodologies, patters, best practices, etc.

As far as about specific programming languages, personally I think the internet is a far better resource. Books are better for the "Soft"er skills (communication, design, etc)

Here are a few I've enjoyed:

* The Phoenix Project

* Accelerate

* Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World

* Rework

Finally, if you've never read "How to win Friends & Influence people", do it now! I'm 34 and for whatever reason put off reading this until last month. I wish I had read that book 10 years ago. I'll definitely be adding it to my re-read list as there is a TON of good advice for building relationships, which is arguably more important than many technical things.

Re: Ask HN: Do you know any good audio books for developers?

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Post by voldacar »

ARandomerDude wrote: post #7

"Organon" and "Metaphysics" by Aristotle. I've found that the more I think in Aristotelian terms, the easier it is to design and model my systems.

Could you be a bit more specific? In what ways has your thinking become more Aristotelian and how has that influenced your method of thinking about systems? It's been many years since I read any Aristotle but I'd love to hear your perspective
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