I have been meaning to by “The Mythical Man-Month” by Frederick P Brooks for some time now. Yesterday, I read a post on how to be a better programmer which recommended this book. That was the tipping point for me. Today, I went to Ernakulam and bought this book.
I bought it from “Computer Book Store” near North Bus stop. A more famous book store is ‘Mindstorm books’ – also at North. But the price quoted there was a bit higher. I also got a quote on the other books I wanted to buy…
Books to buy
The Pragmatic Programmer : From Journeyman to Master
by Andrew Hunt and David Thomas
This book is not found anywhere in Ernakulam – I went to five different major bookstores – and no one have even heard of this book. I guess my only option is to get this book from Amazon or Ebay or something.
Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs(aka SICP)
By Harold Abelson and Gerald Jay Sussman
Another book I couldn’t find. Fortunately, this is available free of cost on the net.
Head First Design Patters
By Elisabeth Freeman, Eric Freeman, Bert Bater, Kathy Sierra
Price : 500 Rs
Code Complete
By Steve McConnell
Price : 599 Rs
Books I have purchased
The Mythical Man-Month
By Frederick P Brooks
Price : 250 Rs
A classic book.
JavaScript: The Definitive Guide, Fifth edition
by David Flanagan
The must-read book for JavaScript programmers.
Any other recommendations?
Thank you for your kind mention of my JavaScript book. I’m flattered that you mention it in the same post as _The Mythical Man Month_.