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Every book Jeff Atwood recommended on podcasts
Key facts
- Jeff Atwood has recommended or discussed 5 books on podcasts, as of November 29, 2018.
- Jeff Atwood has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of November 29, 2018.
- Those books came up in 1 episode, as of November 29, 2018.
- The 3 books Jeff Atwood has mentioned in the most episodes, as of November 29, 2018: Code Complete, Doom Guy and Masters of Doom.
- The latest episode with a book mention from Jeff Atwood aired on November 29, 2018.
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Jeff Atwood appears on the Lex Fridman Podcast as a software developer and writer behind Coding Horror, deeply engaged in the practical realities and psychological struggles of writing code and prose. Throughout his appearances, Atwood discusses and recommends books that have shaped his perspective on technology and creative work. Among his top recommendations is Steve McConnell's Code Complete, which he highlights as his favorite programming book and a foundational read for anyone in the field, even noting it as the source of sidebar inspiration for his own blog. Another major recommendation is David Kushner's Masters of Doom, a book he praises enthusiastically while urging listeners to dive into its narrative. In addition to these programming and industry favorites, Atwood touches on the creative process by bringing up Stephen King's On Writing and Steven Pressfield's The War of Art. He invokes these titles to illustrate the deep personal suffering and discipline inherent in the daily work of writing and artistic creation, blending technical software insights with broader reflections on productivity, hardship, and craft.
Books recommended by Jeff Atwood
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Code Complete
Code Complete by Steve McConnell is a comprehensive software construction guide that covers software engineering best practices, debugging, detailed design, and coding style.
Recommended“it's from a book by Steve McConnell code complete which is where my favorite programming but still probably my number one programming book for anyone to read”
Where to get it
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Doom Guy
Doom Guy is a compelling memoir by legendary game developer John Romero that chronicles his pioneering journey in the video game industry and the creation of iconic first-person shooters.
Recommended“but one of the things john carmack one of the best points he makes in the book masters of doom which is a fantastic book”
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Masters of Doom
Masters of Doom by David Kushner is a nonfiction narrative chronicling the creation of the groundbreaking video game Doom and the turbulent partnership between its developers, John Romero and John Carmack.
Recommended“one of the best points he makes in the book masters of doom which is a fantastic book anybody listening this who hasn't read it please read it's such a great book”
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On Writing
On Writing by Stephen King is a celebrated memoir and masterclass that blends the author's personal experiences with practical, no-nonsense advice for aspiring writers.
Discussed“you know you look at it Stephen King this book on writing or Steven Pressfield the war of art book”
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The War of Art
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield is a practical guide on overcoming creative resistance, procrastination, and self-doubt to achieve professional discipline.
Discussed“you know you look at it Stephen King this book on writing or Steven Pressfield the war of art book”
Where to get it
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Atwood: Stack Overflow and Coding Horror | Lex Fridman Podcast | 2018-11-29 | 6 |
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“you mentioned Stephen King like his book on writing”