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The bookshelf

Books that shaped
how I think.

Systems, randomness, money, and the craft of a software career. These are the ones I keep going back to, not everything I have read.

  • 6 volumes
  • Re-read, not just read
  • Cover of Fooled by Randomness
  • Cover of The Psychology of Money
  • Cover of Database Design and Implementation
  • Cover of Designing Data-Intensive Applications
  • Cover of Understanding Distributed Systems
  • Cover of Building a Career in Software

Hover a cover to pull it off the shelf

The index

  1. 01

    Fooled by Randomness

    Nassim Nicholas Taleb

    An examination of the underestimated role of chance in life and the markets, challenging how we think about success and failure.

  2. 02

    The Psychology of Money

    Morgan Housel

    Exploring the complex relationship between money and human behavior through 19 short stories about wealth, greed, and happiness.

  3. 03

    Database Design and Implementation

    Edward Sciore

    A comprehensive guide to database system concepts, architecture, and implementation techniques.

  4. 04

    Designing Data-Intensive Applications

    Martin Kleppmann

    A deep dive into building scalable, reliable, and maintainable data systems, exploring the principles and practices of modern data architecture.

  5. 05

    Understanding Distributed Systems

    Roberto Vitillo

    A practical guide to the fundamental concepts and patterns behind modern distributed systems.

  6. 06

    Building a Career in Software

    Daniel Heller

    A practical handbook for software engineers navigating their career path, from technical growth to professional development.