Pragmatic Thinking and Learning: Refactor Your Wetware (Pragmatic Programmers) - Softcover

Hunt, Andy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1934356050 ISBN 13: 9781934356050

Publisher: Pragmatic Programmers, LLC, The, 2008

Synopsis

Title: Pragmatic Thinking and Learning( Refactor Your Wetware) <>Binding: Paperback <>Author: AndyHunt <>Publisher: PragmaticBookshelf

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Review:

""I've recommended it to anyone who will stand still long enough to listen to me. I was familiar with some of the ideas and techniques from my various readings on the science of learning, but its invaluable to have them gathered in one concise book, especially one geared towards developers.""--Dr. Paul V. Gestwicki, Professor & Director of Undergraduate Programs, Ball State University

""I've always been looking for something to help me improve my learning skills, but i've never found anything as effective as this book.""--Oscar Del Ben, Software Developer

""Absolutely terrific! I'm only beginning the 3rd chapter and I've already found the book VERY, VERY useful. It makes me look at what I am doing and how I do it in a different light.""--Carol Saah, Java Software Developer

Synopsis:

In this title: together we'll journey together through bits of cognitive and neuroscience, learning and behavioral theory; you'll discover some surprising aspects of how our brains work; and, see how you can beat the system to improve your own learning and thinking skills. In this book you'll learn how to: use the Dreyfus Model of Skill Acquisition to become more expert; leverage the architecture of the brain to strengthen different thinking modes; avoid common 'known bugs' in your mind; learn more deliberately and more effectively; and, manage knowledge more efficiently. Software development happens in your head. Not in an editor, IDE, or design tool. It's time to take a pragmatic approach to thinking and learning, and start to refactor - and redesign - your brain.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pragmatic Programmers, LLC, The
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1934356050
• ISBN 13: 9781934356050
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 280