Lessons Learned in Software Testing36 reviews Cem Kaner, James Bach, ... Wiley, 2001 Outstanding Book + Highly recommended + Expert testers are cognitively skilful not a robot + Solid info on software testing "from the trenches". + Learn from someone else's experience             Software Estimation: Demystifying the Black Art (Best Practices (Microsoft))34 reviews Steve McConnell Microsoft Press, 2006 Science of software estimation + Excellent software engineering book backed up by solid empirical studies + Good Primer to start with + A Must Have Resource + Eye Opening             Code Complete: A Practical Handbook of Software Construction100 reviews Steve McConnell Microsoft Press, 2004 Invaluable, Well Presented Information + Code Complete Review + good book + Best of the Best + An Important Read             Zen and the Art of Systems Analysis: Meditations on Computer Systems Development2 reviews Patrick McDermott Writers Club Press, 2002 Unique - and a fun read + Interesting! To say this book is different from any technical book I've ever read would be an understatement. The best way to describe it is to use an analogy from real life. We all have had a boss or coworker who is a born teacher and imparts their extensive experience in a reflective manner. This book is ...             Fatal Defect: Chasing Killer Computer Bugs4 reviews Ivars Peterson Vintage, 1996 Thought-provoking + Well thought-out + Learn from software failures + Good review of a complex and controversial subject.             The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering, Anniversary Edition (2nd Edition)128 reviews Frederick P. Brooks Addison-Wesley Professional, 1995 Software Development + Interesting case study + Excellent & Highly Recommended Book + Required Reading For Anyone Serious About Software Development + seminal classic             Inside Microsoft SQL Server 200073 reviews Kalen Delaney Microsoft Press, 2000 Extremely useful and a pleasure to read. + One big comprehensive book about SQL Server engine + Best for SQL Server internals + Excellent Book by the master             Joel on Software: And on Diverse and Occasionally Related Matters That Will Prove of Interest to Software ...50 reviews Joel Spolsky Apress, 2004 Lots of interesting thoughts + Survives the test of time + Outstanding Essays On Software Development + Considerable wisdom, occasionally dated + Very interesting for every programmer             Facts and Fallacies of Software Engineering (Agile Software Development)26 reviews Robert L. Glass Addison-Wesley Professional, 2002 Controversial but good + Useful summary book to core software engineering methodology + Pearls of wisdom, business reader friendly + Insightful and Painful             Peopleware: Productive Projects and Teams (Second Edition)78 reviews Tom DeMarco, Timothy Lister Dorset House Publishing Company, Incorporated, 1999 Important Read For Contrarian Reasons + A must for project managers + People Matter + commentary on team dynamics             Joel on Software: And on Diverse and Occasionally Related Matters That Will Prove of Interest to Software ...50 reviews Joel Spolsky Apress, 2004 Lots of interesting thoughts + Survives the test of time + Outstanding Essays On Software Development + Considerable wisdom, occasionally dated + Very interesting for every programmer             Software Estimation: Demystifying the Black Art (Best Practices (Microsoft))34 reviews Steve McConnell Microsoft Press, 2006 Science of software estimation + Excellent software engineering book backed up by solid empirical studies + Good Primer to start with + A Must Have Resource + Eye Opening             Code Complete: A Practical Handbook of Software Construction100 reviews Steve McConnell Microsoft Press, 2004 Invaluable, Well Presented Information + Code Complete Review + good book + Best of the Best + An Important Read             Facts and Fallacies of Software Engineering (Agile Software Development)26 reviews Robert L. Glass Addison-Wesley Professional, 2002 Controversial but good + Useful summary book to core software engineering methodology + Pearls of wisdom, business reader friendly + Insightful and Painful             The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering, Anniversary Edition (2nd Edition)128 reviews Frederick P. Brooks Addison-Wesley Professional, 1995 Software Development + Interesting case study + Excellent & Highly Recommended Book + Required Reading For Anyone Serious About Software Development + seminal classic             Peopleware: Productive Projects and Teams (Second Edition)78 reviews Tom DeMarco, Timothy Lister Dorset House Publishing Company, Incorporated, 1999 Important Read For Contrarian Reasons + A must for project managers + People Matter + commentary on team dynamics             Zen and the Art of Systems Analysis: Meditations on Computer Systems Development2 reviews Patrick McDermott Writers Club Press, 2002 Unique - and a fun read + Interesting! To say this book is different from any technical book I've ever read would be an understatement. The best way to describe it is to use an analogy from real life. We all have had a boss or coworker who is a born teacher and imparts their extensive experience in a reflective manner. This book is ...             Fatal Defect: Chasing Killer Computer Bugs4 reviews Ivars Peterson Vintage, 1996 Thought-provoking + Well thought-out + Learn from software failures + Good review of a complex and controversial subject.             Lessons Learned in Software Testing36 reviews Cem Kaner, James Bach, ... Wiley, 2001 Outstanding Book + Highly recommended + Expert testers are cognitively skilful not a robot + Solid info on software testing "from the trenches". + Learn from someone else's experience             Inside Microsoft SQL Server 200073 reviews Kalen Delaney Microsoft Press, 2000 Extremely useful and a pleasure to read. + One big comprehensive book about SQL Server engine + Best for SQL Server internals + Excellent Book by the master