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When programmers list their favourite books, Jon Bentley’s collection of programming pearls is commonly included among the classics. Just as natural pearls grow from grains of sand that irritate oysters, programming pearls have grown from real problems that have irritated real programmers. With origins beyond solid engineering, in the realm of insight and creativity, Bentley’s pearls offer unique and clever solutions to those nagging problems. Illustrated by programs designed as much for fun as for instruction, the book is filled with lucid and witty descriptions of practical programming techniques and fundamental design principles. It is not at all surprising that Programming Pearls has been so highly valued by programmers at every level of experience.
What remains the same in this edition is Bentley’s focus on the hard core of programming problems and his delivery of workable solutions to those problems. Whether you are new to Bentley’s classic or are revisiting his work for some fresh insight, the book is sure to make your own list of favourites.
From the Publisher
A Must-Read for Every Working and Aspiring Programmer
This classic is on just about every single must-read list for programmers including lists featured on Lifehacker, Career Karma, DZone, Coding Jojo, Geeks for Geeks, and more.
“Since programming is really about problem solving, you’ll appreciate the thought process and ‘back of the envelope’ solutions that Jon Bentley shares in Programming Pearls (2nd Edition). Every chapter ends with a number challenges that are often used in technical job interviews, so make this book part of your job prep.”
—Lifehacker’s list of “14 Great Ways to Teach Yourself Code”
Publisher : Addison-Wesley Professional; 2nd edition (September 27, 1999)
Language : English
Paperback : 256 pages
ISBN-10 : 0201657880
ISBN-13 : 978-0201657883
Item Weight : 15.8 ounces
Dimensions : 9.1 x 6.2 x 0.6 inches