A log of books I'm reading, have finished, and plan to pick up. Currently tracking 5 books.
Somehow still completely relevant 25 years after publication. Every chapter has at least one idea I immediately want to apply.
Re-reading this for the third time. The sections on orthogonality and DRY feel as fresh as ever, perhaps because the principles are timeless even if the specific examples have dated.
The idea of 'deep modules' - small interfaces hiding large complexity - changed how I think about abstractions.
A short, beautifully written argument for progressive enhancement. Should be required reading for anyone building for the web.
Available to read for free at resilientwebdesign.com. No excuse not to.
A fantastic introduction to JavaScript and programming in general. The interactive examples and exercises really help solidify the concepts. Highly recommended for anyone looking to learn JavaScript.
Another book available to read for free at eloquentjavascript.net. A must-read if you’re interested in learning JavaScript.
The inventor of the web explaining how and why he built it. Long overdue.