How to become a great software developer? While a Computer Science degree can help, it’s not the answer though. I won’t pretend I have it either, I do however tend to give out the same list of books whenever the subject comes up.

I would suggest starting at the top, but start wherever you like. It’s better to read anything then never start right? If you get tired of reading I added some related talks.

The Programmer’s Brain
by Felienne Hermans
The Pragmatic Programmer
by David Thomas and Andrew Hunt
Refactoring
by Martin Fowler
Related talks:
- Refactoring is Not Just Clickbait
  by Kevlin Henney
Test-Driven Development by Example
by Kent Beck
Clean Architecture A Craftsman’s Guide to Software Structure and Design
by Robert C. Martin
The Appendix is a great read, might be a good place to begin if you find the start a bit too technical.

Fantasy

It’s important to have fun :)

Assassin’s Apprentice
by Robin Hobb