Masterminds of Programming: Conversations with the Creators of Major Programming Languages Contributor(s): Biancuzzi, Federico (Author), Warden, Shane (Author) |
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ISBN: 0596515170 ISBN-13: 9780596515171 Publisher: O'Reilly Media OUR PRICE: $35.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2009 Annotation: Featuring exclusive interviews with the creators of several historic and highly influential programming languages, this unique collection teaches 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. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Computers | Software Development & Engineering - General - Computers | Programming Languages - General - Computers | Programming - General |
Dewey: 005.1 |
Series: Theory in Practice (O'Reilly) |
Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.9" W x 9.1" (1.65 lbs) 494 pages |
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Publisher Description: 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. Masterminds of Programming includes individual interviews with:
If you're interested in the people whose vision and hard work helped shape the computer industry, you'll find Masterminds of Programming fascinating. |
Contributor Bio(s): Chromatic: - Shane Warden manages Onyx Neon Press, an independent publisher. His areas of expertise include agile software development, language design, and virtual machines for dynamic languages. He is also a published novelist. His books include The Art of Agile Development and Masterminds of Programming. Biancuzzi, Federico: -Federico Biancuzzi is a freelance interviewer. His interviews appeared on publications such as ONLamp.com, LinuxDevCenter.com, SecurityFocus.com, NewsForge.com, Linux.com, TheRegister.co.uk, ArsTechnica.com, the Polish print magazine BSD Magazine, and the Italian print magazine Linux&C. |