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bibliographical reference:
Thomas, D.; Hunt, A. (2019) The Pragmatic Programmer, 20th Anniversary Edition. Addison-Wesley Professional. isbn: 978-0135957059.
description:

Widely regarded as one of the definitive books on software development, The Pragmatic Programmer by Andy Hunt and Dave Thomas distills decades of pragmatic software craftsmanship. Presented in an approachable, conversational style, this revised edition remains essential reading for developers at any stage.

The authors span coding techniques, architecture, project management, and career habits, weaving actionable advice with memorable anecdotes. Their guidance helps developers deliver elegant, maintainable code while staying adaptable—and keeping their sanity intact.

complexity categories: Intermediate level Mixed