About “The tao of programming”
The Tao of Programming is a 1987 book by Geoffrey James that uses a humorous, satirical style inspired by classic Taoist writings. It is structured into nine sections, each titled as a "book," including The Silent Void, The Ancient Masters, Design, Coding, Maintenance, Management, Corporate Wisdom, Hardware and Software, and Epilogue. The book offers insights into programming and software development through short, reflective anecdotes. While written in a light-hearted tone, it contains serious lessons about the philosophy and practice of programming. The work is presented as an essay by the author. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1987
- Latest edition
- 1987 · ISBN 0931137071