July 26, 2007
Beautiful Code: Leading Programmers Explain How They Think
Just picked this up, and a quick skim shows it’s something a bit special: Learn good coding practices by reading experts choice of “the most beautiful code they’ve seen”, with plenty of commentary. I’m halfway tempted to take a day off next week and just sit and read this all day.
November 4, 2006
REST Web Services
Spec for a forthcoming book from Leonard Richardson and Sam Ruby. I look forward to finding out how to raise my web service designs above the level of “HTTP+POX”.
September 16, 2006
Amazon.com: Wall and Piece: Books: BANKSY
If you’re just hearing about Bansky this weekend, might I recommend this book. It’s a compendium of his finest work, and it’s truly impressive — both funny and thought-provoking. But mostly funny.
November 2, 2005
Producing Open Source Software
Free ebook on the hows and wherefores of running an open source project, from someone who’s been round the block a couple of times.
September 24, 2005
FUCK this website
Signs with words covered up by stickers bearing the word “FUCK”. Yes, I am childish enough to find this funny.
June 2, 2005
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
My original paperback copy of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, bought for me when I was five.