Books, books, books\u2026<\/p>\n
I just browsed the new and updated list of books available as part of ACM. I have to say one thing. I\u2019m impressed. They have updated the book list (they now have 1100 books!) and their course list (over 500 courses available). But I\u2019m not impressed with just the number. I\u2019m impressed with the quality of the books. They have some of the best books out there. By best, I mean 5-star rated books on Amazon.<\/p>\n
I just wish I had enough time to read them all. \ud83d\ude42 Speed reading? I wish. \ud83d\ude42 I\u2019m already reading 1-2 books every month. There are so many books I would love to read, but I have to concentrate on reading the best and of most value to me.<\/p>\n
What are some of the books available? Ajax on Java, Patterns of Enterprise Application Architecture, CSS: The Missing Manual, Mastering Regular Expressions (3rd), Agile Java, Software Architecture in Practice, Object-Oriented Design Heuristics, Applying UML and Patterns (3rd); many more. (Now, go ahead and read some reviews for these books, you\u2019ll see what I mean.)<\/p>\n
By belonging to the ACM, for $99 a year, you get unlimited access to these books. It\u2019s well worth it. If I just had enough time\u2026 \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
Remember, reading is one of the best ways to deepen your knowledge, to improve as a developer, and to stay on top of this ever-changing IT field.<\/p>\n
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