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The Tao of Programming

by Geoffrey James · 1987 · 151 pages

Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs
Recommended by 1 elite

Recommended by 1 Elite

Steve Jobs

About This Book

A satirical cult classic that presents the philosophy of software development through short parables and anecdotes modeled after the Tao Te Ching. It explores themes of elegant coding, management inefficiencies, and the hacker mindset using ancient wisdom as an insightful lens.

Genres

PhilosophyScience & Technology

Topics

HumorManagementParablesProgrammingSoftware DevelopmentZen

Book Details

Published

1987

Pages

151

Language

en

ISBN

9780931137075

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