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Books like The Pragmatic Programmer

12 books with a reading profile close to The Pragmatic Programmer by Andrew Hunt, David Thomas. Outward-looking, growth-minded and clear-cut; a moderate read.

  1. 1 Mastering Ethereum

    Mastering Ethereum

    by Carlo Parisi, Alessandro Mazza

    Also outward-looking and growth-minded · practical, analytical

    This technical manual details the foundational architecture of the Ethereum network and the mechanics of local development.

  2. 2 The Design of Everyday Things

    The Design of Everyday Things

    by Donald A. Norman

    Also outward-looking · practical, analytical

    Donald Norman focuses on the cognitive relationship between humans and the manufactured objects they use, from simple door handles to complex digital interfaces.

  3. 3 OUTLIVE

    OUTLIVE

    by Peter Attia with Bill Gifford

    Also growth-minded and clear-cut · practical, analytical

    Peter Attia argues that modern medicine focuses on treating diseases after they appear rather than preventing their onset.

  4. 4 Practical C++ Programming

    Practical C++ Programming

    by Steve Oualline

    Also outward-looking and growth-minded · practical, technical

    Steve Oualline’s guide focuses on the mechanics of writing clean, functional code within the C++ ecosystem.

  5. 5 Blue Ocean Strategy: How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make the Competition Irrelevant

    Blue Ocean Strategy: How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make the Competition Irrelevant

    by W. Chan Kim

    Also outward-looking and growth-minded · practical, analytical

    W.

  6. 6 Research Methods for Business Students

    Research Methods for Business Students

    by Mark Saunders, Philip Lewis

    Also outward-looking and growth-minded · practical, technical

    This textbook outlines the technical process of designing and executing a business research project.

  7. 7 Crossing the Chasm: Marketing and Selling High-Tech Products to Mainstream Customers

    Crossing the Chasm: Marketing and Selling High-Tech Products to Mainstream Customers

    by Geoffrey A. Moore

    Also outward-looking and growth-minded · practical, analytical

    Geoffrey A.

  8. 8 Anatomy for the Artist

    Anatomy for the Artist

    by Sarah Simblet

    Also outward-looking and growth-minded · practical, technical

    Sarah Simblet presents a technical study of human morphology by combining anatomical diagrams with high-resolution photography.

  9. 9 How to Avoid a Climate Disaster

    How to Avoid a Climate Disaster

    by Bill Gates

    Also outward-looking and growth-minded · practical, analytical

    Bill Gates outlines a technological and economic roadmap to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

  10. 10 The Elements of Style

    The Elements of Style

    by William Strunk Jr.

    Also outward-looking and growth-minded · practical, technical

    William Strunk Jr.’s manual focuses on the mechanical and structural foundations of English composition.

  11. 11 The SGML FAQ Book

    The SGML FAQ Book

    by S.J. DeRose

    Also outward-looking and growth-minded · practical, technical

    The SGML FAQ Book addresses the practical complexities and technical nuances of the Standard Generalized Markup Language (ISO 8879) during a pivotal era for electronic documentation.

  12. 12 The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right

    The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right

    by Atul Gawande

    Also outward-looking and growth-minded · practical, analytical

    Atul Gawande examines how increasing complexity in professional fields leads to avoidable human errors.

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