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The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master
If I'm putting together a project, it's the authors of this book that I want. . . . And failing that I'd settle for people who've read their book." -- Ward Cunningham Straight from the programming trenches, The Pragmatic Programmer cuts through the increasing specialization and technicalities of modern software development to examine the core process--taking a requirement and producing working, maintainable code that delights its users. It covers topics ranging from personal responsibility and career development to architectural techniques for keeping your code flexible and easy to adapt and reuse. Read this book, and you'll learn how to - Fight software rot;
- Avoid the trap of duplicating knowledge;
- Write flexible, dynamic, and adaptable code;
- Avoid programming by coincidence;
- Bullet-proof your code with contracts, assertions, and exceptions;
- Capture real requirements;
- Test ruthlessly and effectively;
- Delight your users;
- Build teams of pragmatic programmers; and
- Make your developments more precise with automation.
Written as a series of self-contained sections and filled with entertaining anecdotes, thoughtful examples, and interesting analogies, The Pragmatic Programmer illustrates the best practices and major pitfalls of many different aspects of software development. Whether you're a new coder, an experienced programmer, or a manager responsible for software projects, use these lessons daily, and you'll quickly see improvements in personal productivity, accuracy, and job satisfaction. You'll learn skills and develop habits and attitudes that form the foundation for long-term success in your career. You'll become a Pragmatic Programmer. .
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Alvin Journeyman (Tales of Alvin Maker, Book 4)
Alvin is a Maker, the first to be born in a century Now a grown man and a journeyman smith, Alvin has returned to his family in the town of Vigor Church. He will share in their isolation, work as a blacksmith, and try to teach anyone who wishes to learn the knack of being a Maker. For Alvin has had a vision of the Crystal City he will build, and he knows that he cannot build it alone.But he has left behind in Hatrack River enemies as well as true friends. His ancient foe, the Unmaker, whose cruel whispers and deadly plots have threatened Alvin’s life at every turn, has found new hands to do his work of destruction. .
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Journeyman Electrician’s Review: Based on the National Electrical Code 2008, 6th Edition (Journeyman Electrician's Review)
Fully updated based on the 2008 edition of the National Electrical Code®, this all-inclusive Journeyman Electrician's Review provides users with a proven way to prepare for and pass professional licensing exams. In addition to three comprehensive practice exams, each chapter of this concise study guide focuses on a specific topic covered on the journeyman licensing exams, including general wiring methods, over current protection, grounding, special equipment and occupancies, and more. Each chapter also contains questions that are styled like those that appear on actual exams. These questions guide readers quickly and efficiently to mastery of the content. With each question relating to an NEC® topic, users are directed to cite a specific code reference as part of the answer. As a result, they gain hands-on practice using the electrical industry's most authoritative reference as part of their test preparation, ensuring maximum readiness for all of the challenges they'll face in the field as licensed journeyman electricians..
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The Journeyman
The boy isn't much to look at: thin, pale, and undersized for his age. Neighbors shake their heads over Jared Austin's odd ways. His father doesn't think he's good for anything much. Even his friend Jennet wonders what will become of him. But Jared isn't concerned; he has his own ideas about what is really important One day a journeyman painter visits their quiet New Hampshire farm, and his unexpected offer sets Jared aglow with excitement. He starts off on an adventure that takes him miles from home and into experiences that bring him to manhood and deepen his faith. But before he leaves, Jared promises Jennet that someday…someday…he will come back for her..
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Tarot: The Handbook for the Journeyman (Connolly Tarot, Vol 2)
In this second volume of Eileen Connolly's best-selling Connolly Tarot series, the student advances on the upward path from apprentice to journeyman, and the tarot-as-oracle blooms with depth, detail, power and light. Eileen Connolly offers new and practical techniques for rich and detailed readings, including material never before offered in any book on tarot. Her new conjunction concept provides deeper insights for establishing the time of influences and events; she shows how to use tile focusing power of crystals and presents many new and exciting spreads for exploring the details of both karmic and mundane issues..
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Journeyman Electrician's Exam Workbook
Journeyman Electricians Exam Workbook is designed to help applicants prepare for the jouneyman electricians examination. This extremely practical workbook offers an overview of the exam and practical examples involving formulas, NEC®-related problems, and definitions. It contains over 800 review and sample licensing exam questions and problems. Review question answers with NEC® references and solutions as applicable are included in the workbook. The answer key contains answers and NEC® references for all sample licensing exam questions. The CD-ROM included with the textbook includes Quick Quizzes®, an illustrated glossary, media clips..
Price: $40.00
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Journeyman General Mechanical Examination 3rd Edition
This is the study guide of choice for Journeymen and senior-year apprentices preparing for the Journeymens A/C and General Mechanical Exam, as well as any other municipal or state examinations for certification. Pass your municipal or state exam and get your certification with ease with the 3rd Edition of Journeyman General Mechanical Examination!.
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