Books

My reading shelf

A curated shelf of the books I'm reading and the ones that shaped how I think and build. Honest ratings, short reviews, and the sections worth bookmarking.

Teacher

Teacher

Freida McFadden

Sourcebooks, Incorporated · 400 pages

Unrated
American literatureNew York Times bestsellerThrillerMystery

This was a pretty good read with a very twisted end. But still, made me want to read more of her books! Quick and easy reads!

CSS in Depth, Second Edition

CSS in Depth, Second Edition

Keith Grant

Manning Publications · 793 pages

A great book on learning the core concepts of CSS.

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CSS: The Definitive Guide, 5th Edition

CSS: The Definitive Guide, 5th Edition

Eric Meyer, Estelle Weyl

O'Reilly Media · 1567 pages

Great book for learning CSS. It covers everything from the basics to advanced topics. The examples are clear and easy to follow. Highly recommended for anyone looking to improve their CSS skills. It is a bit long, but it is worth it. The book is well-organized and easy to navigate. The author does a great job of explaining complex concepts in a way that is easy to understand. Overall, I would highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn CSS. It is a great resource for both beginners and experienced developers.

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The Principles of Beautiful Web Design, 4th Edition

The Principles of Beautiful Web Design, 4th Edition

Jason Beaird, Alex Walker, James George

SitePoint · 299 pages

Web DesignTechnical

Focuses on the essential concepts needed to build a beautiful aesthetic website. The section on colors is super helpful to understand which colors and palettes to use for which purpose. It is helpful overall to get a better understanding from a design and branding perspective.

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The Pragmatic Programmer: Your Journey To Mastery, 20th Anniversary Edition

The Pragmatic Programmer: Your Journey To Mastery, 20th Anniversary Edition

David Thomas, Andrew Hunt

Addison-Wesley Professional · 352 pages

A must-read for every programmer. It covers a wide range of topics and provides practical advice that can be applied to real-world situations. The examples are clear and easy to follow. Highly recommended.

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The Complete Software Developer's Career Guide, 2nd Edition

The Complete Software Developer's Career Guide, 2nd Edition

John Sonmez

Simple Programmer · 576 pages

A comprehensive guide to building a successful career in software development. It covers everything from technical skills to soft skills and personal branding. The author shares his own experiences and provides practical advice that can be applied to real-world situations.

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Redis in Action

Redis in Action

Josiah Carlson

Manning Publications · 573 pages

A great guide on Redis. Everything is relevant even in 2025. Fundamentals are really strong and highly recommend as a beginner read.

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