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1.Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship (Robert C. Martin) by: Robert C. Martin August 14, 2008
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Uncle Bob (Robert C. Martin) is a recognized expert in todays world of software development. His books "Agile Software Development: Principles, Patterns and Practices" and "Agile Principles, Patterns and Practices in C#" should by now be well known by the majority of serious java and C# developers. I read the latter last year, and I was blown away by Uncle Bob's insight into the process of writing software in a manner, that more or less guarantees success for both the customer and the development company. When "Clean Code" was published I rushed to buy it, and again I am in awe! This book book hits the nail on why so many software development projects ends up in pain for the developers as the code rots and becomes ... Read More:

2.Head First Design Patterns (Head First) by: Eric Freeman, Elisabeth Freeman, Bert Bates, Kathy Sierra October 25, 2004
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I am kind of surprised that so many people have given this 5 stars. I don't think this book is very good and here are my reasons. 1- The book is written in a style that some people may not like, although this was not a problem for me. What did annoy me was the way they wrote the code bit by bit over many pages filled with a lot of people and pizzas in between. It means you can never use it as a quick reference as you have to search for the final correct piece of code. 2- There are no full code examples. Yes everything presented is in fragments, you will never see a complete piece of programme. 3- It uses Java, which looks like C# to all intents and purposes. But this stops them from displaying full code ... Read More:

3.Software Engineering: Update (International Computer Science Series) by: Ian Sommerville June 15, 2006
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I am currently studying my Masters in IT, with the speciality of Software Engineering. Since I study online, this is the textbook provided to us as our reference to do our reading. I thought - from the book's title - that I had the perfect book! With all due respect to the author (Ian Sommerville), I did not like it. It was nicely divided into 3 appropriate sections, but many of its chapters referred to examples and explanations in later (or even previous) chapters. I read alot of "more on this in chapter **" or "the example in figure x.ii" (when we are reading in later chapters). Many of my colleagues also complained about the book. I had to go back and forth between the chapters to understand what is being said (after having read each paragraph ... Read More:

4.Software Testing: An ISEB Foundation by: Brian Hambling, Peter Morgan, Angelina Samaroo November 03, 2006
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I can highly recommend this book. I read the book before doing the course and certification. From the class I can see that the book really help me to in peace and quiteness understand how to do the diagrams for statement-, decision-, and path diagrams. Reading the book before in a decent pace also makes it much easier to cope with the high amount of information giving in the 3 days. My recommendation for passing the exam is: 1) Read the book or 2) Read the book and do the class The book should be mandatory - the course is nice to have (and yes, I did have a VERY good teacher). Good luck with the certification exam ;)

5.Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 by: Great Britain. Office of Government Commerce May 31, 2005
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This is the one - if you want to understand Prince2 or take either the foundation or practitioner exams. However be warned most courses will supply this book so if you are looking to take a course and then the exams you'd be better off with the small handheld guide and/or alternative books as this book will be provided as part of the course (please check with your proposed provider!). Quite a difficult book to read and assimilate but once the concepts have got in your head it is THE reference book. Often used after the course to support specific areas. Once you've seen others with the book and taken the exams you'll soon understand why everyone's copies have tabs sticking out all over them! Good luck with your studies...

6.UML 2 and the Unified Process: Practical Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (Addison-Wesley Object Technology Series) by: Jim Arlow, Ila Neustadt July 14, 2005
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I've been a business/systems analyst for about 12 years, and read about 2-3 books a year to keep upto date. I went on a UML course, and this book was recommended by the course tutor. I think its one of the best UML books I've ever read (and I've read about 20), and indeed one of the best books on analysis I've ever read. What I really like about it is that there are lots and lots of example models, so you're left in no doubt about what the message is and you get to see lots of ways of modelling scenarios. I will definitely be reading their next book.

7.Agile Estimating and Planning (Robert C. Martin) by: Mike Cohn November 10, 2005
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This is a good book for project managers and senior developers who have enough experience to understand that even a practice like agile development needs a framework to work within and a certain number of standard project management controls to be successful. It deals with some of the practical issues a project manager will face like prioritisation techniques, acceptable levels of functional delivery, inter-dependencies, estimating, padding estimates, monitoring progress, release and iteration planning. Cohn hasn't written the book specifically around any one methodology (ie SCRUM, XP etc) which is good, as in reality people lift and use ideas from various methodologies. In that respect this book is a good reference guide to dip in ... Read More:

8.MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exams 70-290, 70-291, 70-293, 70-294): Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 Core Requirements, Second Edition: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Core Requirements by: Thomas, Mackin, McLean, Zacker, Spealman, Hudson, Craft Holme May 01, 2006
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This set of books covers the four Microsoft MCSA/E core exams. Having purchased and read these books, there really is no other set which is as comprehensive or well written. Youl will find these books accurate and concise and note a vast amount of "real world" experience referenced inside them. Hope this helps! Mike Firth www.DIYmcse.com

9.MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-270): Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional, Second Edition: ... Professional (Pro-Certification (Hardcover)) by: Walter Glenn and Tony Northrup February 01, 2005
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In contrast to the other reviewers, I found this the most dull and badly written computer book I have ever read. It can never have been proof-read. It is full of careless errors - there are even some in the answers to the questions. The book leaves gaps in your understanding all over the place, and doesn't flow. The aim seems to be learning by committing disjointed facts to memory, rather than imparting understanding. This is not a dull subject if it is taught by enthusiasts, but the authors of this book do not seem to have the spark of life within them. I give it one star for the included CDs, and for giving an idea of what's expected in the exam.

10.The Mythical Man Month and Other Essays on Software Engineering by: Frederick P. Brooks August 08, 1995
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For sure the Mythical Man Month was a seminal essay back then. This is worth reading for sure. But the rest of the book is very out of date, and very repetitive. It gets a bit wearing too hearing the old line that hardware has advanced a thousand fold and software hasn't. Er, played any computer games lately? I'd recommend reading the Mythical Man Month elsewhere if you can find it online and save the time, money, and effort reading the whole book. Time better spent reading a book on Agile, or XP I would think.

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