When to get a new book, I used to first look at this book's writing background and purpose, this "Pragmatic Programmer - from small work to the experts' assessment is The Pragmatic Programmer's Notes version of a book, in English increased Chinese reviews and comments on the original basis.
Author of the book Andy Hunt addition to being a programmer or a carpenter and musician, Dave Thomas and prefer single-engine aircraft, although the authors have not made it clear, but in many parts of the book are associated with such a background narrative, perhaps for For the authors, it is programmed and carpenter, as do music, or fly a plane, like the need endowment, but more persistent learning and training - that's what the book said, programming is a skill, a skill the intentions of learning needs.
The book consists of eight chapters, consisting of a series of sections. Each section is independent, and discuss a particular topic, although a large number of cross-referenced by, but are marked with the comment, did not affect the reading, which means we are free to start reading from any chapter --- this is not we need a book to read sequentially from beginning to end.
When you see the preface of this book, I think this is what I need, industry professionals highly recommended sentence is "This book should be on the bed, not borrow, always read" the book are all experiences talk, though I'm just a sophomore, many issues mentioned in the book are surely not yet met, but some issues really know in advance rather than the usual suspects.
For example, based on the importance mentioned in the preface, is a sophomore I really like the book said learning algorithm design and structure, discrete mathematics courses for beginners and really difficult to understand the basis of these importance, such as the book said if the foundation did not learn early, the latter may encounter bottlenecks, and caught unable to extricate themselves.
At the end of the book, the authors summarize the tips and checklists in the book, the index "Quick Reference Guide programmers focus on the effectiveness of" lists. It is easy to find, you can look at these methods and ideas in the book review, it is usually easy Reviewing the Old.
In the understanding of the general framework of this book, I read a book specific experience, and made a brief summary in the "Reading Notes II" and "read the note three."