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This edition brings you our top book and articles recommendations to help sharpen your skills, expand your mindset, and stay ahead in tech. Start the year strong-dive in! 

Recommended articles & books

API practices if you hate your customers

By Thomas A. Limoncelli

 

This satirical piece highlights counterproductive API practices that frustrate users, serving as a guide on what to avoid when designing APIs. A must-read for developers aiming to enhance user experience and foster better client relationships.

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Why, after 6 years, I’m over GraphQL

By Matt Bessey

In this insightful article, Matt Bessey reflects on his six-year journey with GraphQL, discussing challenges related to security, performance, and maintainability. He offers valuable perspectives for developers considering GraphQL in their projects.

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Too much efficiency makes everything worse: overfitting and the strong version of Goodhart's law

By Jascha Sohl-Dickstein

This article explores how excessive optimization can lead to negative outcomes, drawing parallels between overfitting in machine learning and Goodhart's law in various fields. A thought-provoking read for developers interested in the unintended consequences of efficiency.

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A philosophy of software design

By John Ousterhout

 

This book delves into managing complexity in software systems, offering design principles and identifying red flags to help developers create more maintainable and efficient code. A valuable resource for those aiming to improve their software design approach.

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