Masterminds of Programming
Conversations with the Creators of Major Programming Languages
| Price | $7.54 - $28.91
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| Rating |   |
| Authors | Federico Biancuzzi, Chromatic |
| Publisher | O'Reilly Media |
| Published | 2009 |
| Pages | 496 |
| Language | English |
| Format | Paper book / ebook (PDF) |
| ISBN-10 | 0596515170 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780596515171 |
Masterminds of Programming features exclusive interviews with the creators of several historic and highly influential programming languages. In this unique collection, you'll learn about the processes that led to specific design decisions, including the goals they had in mind, the trade-offs they had to make, and how their experiences have left an impact on programming today.
If you're interested in the people whose vision and hard work helped shape the computer industry, you'll find Masterminds of Programming fascinating.
- Federico Biancuzzi
- Chromatic (2 books)
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