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What Developers Read: The Best Books, Blogs, and Resources

Developers are always learning because technology changes super fast. To stay up to date and improve their skills, they need to read high-quality content. But what exactly do developers read? Which books, blogs, and resources help them stay ahead? In this article, we'll explore the best sources of knowledge for programmers.

πŸ”Ή Best Books for Developers

πŸ“– "Clean Code" - Robert C. MartinA must-read that teaches you how to write clear, structured, and readable code. Great for both beginners and experienced programmers.

πŸ“– "The Pragmatic Programmer" - Andrew Hunt, David ThomasA practical guide full of tips and principles to improve coding skills and professional growth.

πŸ“– "Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software" - Erich Gamma et al.A classic book about design patterns that every developer should know.

πŸ“– "You Don't Know JS" - Kyle SimpsonIf you work with JavaScript, this book series will help you understand the language deeply.

πŸ“– "Refactoring" - Martin FowlerA guide on how to improve code quality without changing its functionality – a key skill for every developer.

πŸ”Ή Useful Blogs and Websites

πŸ“ Dev.to – A great place to share knowledge, discuss new technologies, and learn from other developers.

πŸ“ Medium (Programming & Technology section) – Lots of useful articles from experts and coding enthusiasts.

πŸ“ CSS-Tricks – A must-read for frontend developers with tutorials, guides, and best practices.

πŸ“ Hacker News (news.ycombinator.com) – A top platform for discussions about tech, startups, and programming.

πŸ“ Smashing Magazine – High-quality articles on UI/UX, web design, and frontend development.

πŸ”Ή Other Helpful Resources

🎧 Podcasts:

"Syntax" – A fun podcast about frontend and web development.

"Software Engineering Daily" – Daily talks with IT industry experts.

"Coding Blocks" – Discussions on best coding practices and software architecture.

πŸŽ₯ YouTube Channels:

Traversy Media – Tutorials on web development.

The Net Ninja – High-quality guides on Vue, React, Node.js, and more.

Fireship – Short and informative videos on tech trends and tools.

πŸ“š Documentation:

MDN Web Docs – The best reference for web technologies.

Official Python Documentation – A must-read for Python developers.

React Docs – Essential reading for anyone working with React.

In the end

Reading is a big part of every developer’s growth. Books, blogs, podcasts, and YouTube channels help developers learn new technologies and stay updated on trends.

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