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Five memorable books about programming (2008)
James Hague reflects on five programming books that shaped his thinking, including Zen of Assembly Language, Scientific Forth, Fractals, Visualization, and J, Programmers at Work, and Thinking Forth. He values their unconventional languages, problem-solving focus, and insights into creativity over technical optimization.
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- 01Five influential programming books highlighted for unconventional approaches.
- 02Emphasis on problem decomposition, creativity, and non-mainstream languages.
- 03Personal impact on author's development as programmer and game designer.
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