{"product_id":"2026200012838-secondhand-the-psychology-of-computer-programming","title":"The Psychology Of Computer Programming","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat happens inside the mind of a programmer — and why does it matter so profoundly? The Psychology of Computer Programming by Gerald M. Weinberg is a landmark work that bridges the worlds of cognitive science and software development, arguing that the human element is the most critical — and most neglected — variable in the entire programming process. Weinberg chronicles the social, intellectual, and emotional dynamics at play when programmers write, read, and review code, introducing the now-famous concept of egoless programming as a radical prescription for building better software through collaborative, ego-free teamwork.\n\nWritten with clarity, wit, and a rare depth of practical wisdom, this book draws on Weinberg's extensive experience at the School of Advanced Technology, State University of New York, to present a rigorous yet accessible analysis of programmer behaviour, team dynamics, and organisational culture. It stands as a foundational text in the field of software engineering, predating and anticipating much of what the modern Agile and DevOps movements would later rediscover. Decades after its first publication, its central question remains urgently unresolved: can we ever truly separate the code from the person who wrote it?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49203263406299,"sku":"2026200012838-SECONDHAND","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/af2b01d2-c059-4066-b7d2-aabe119916b0.png?v=1788146802","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200012838-secondhand-the-psychology-of-computer-programming","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}