6 Things About Programming That Every Computer Programmer Should Know

"Just call it a career's experience, condensed into 6 key topics." With this whimsical introduction, the author presents a high-level overview of the six key things that he feels every programmer should know. And, here they are: (1) Internal memory management and data structures; (2) Objects; (3) SQL Database Queries and Concepts; (4) Precise specification, strategy, and implementation; (5) Front-End/Back-End: User Interfaces and Frameworks; and (6) Pragmatic Debugging (and Defect-Prevention) skills. With a lighthearted and somewhat self-effacing style, Vince proceeds to give us a "quick read" that's worth re-reading.

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