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There are a number of books that can enlighten a programmer about their craft. Bellow is a list of our favorites. These are books that are a great read and which we recommend for anyone in the industry of web development.

Don’t Make Me Think

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An essential read for those in the business of websites. This book is all about fundamental rules of usability. Buy it on Amazon.ca

The Mythical Man-Month

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A true classic from the golden years of software development. Frederick P. Brooks writes about rules of software development regarding teams, deadlines, size of project, etc. This book is often referenced by “Dreaming in Code”. Buy it on Amazon.ca

Dreaming in Code

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This is a great book for those already working in web development. It’s the story of one over-due software project and many other anecdotes. Buy it on Amazon.ca

Head First, Software Development

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A wonderfully easy to follow introduction to project management, software testing and the life cycle of a project. A must read. Buy it on Amazon.ca

Becoming a Technical Leader

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Don’t think that just because you’re not in a lead position, you won’t learn from this classic book. It’s about people problems, the kind few developers are trained to handle. Buy it on Amazon.ca