Pragmatic Thinking and Learning: Refactor Your Wetware by Andy Hunt (English) Pa

Description: Pragmatic Thinking and Learning by Andy Hunt Helps you learn how to: use the Dreyfus Model of Skill Acquisition; leverage the architecture of the brain to strengthen different thinking modes; avoid common known bugs in your mind; and, manage knowledge efficiently. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Printed in full color.Software development happens in your head. Not in an editor, IDE, or design tool. Youre well educated on how to work with software and hardware, but what about wetware--our own brains? Learning new skills and new technology is critical to your career, and its all in your head.In this book by Andy Hunt, youll learn how our brains are wired, and how to take advantage of your brains architecture. Youll learn new tricks and tips to learn more, faster, and retain more of what you learn.You need a pragmatic approach to thinking and learning. You need to Refactor Your Wetware.Programmers have to learn constantly; not just the stereotypical new technologies, but also the problem domain of the application, the whims of the user community, the quirks of your teammates, the shifting sands of the industry, and the evolving characteristics of the project itself as it is built.Well journey together through bits of cognitive and neuroscience, learning and behavioral theory. Youll see some surprising aspects of how our brains work, and how you can take advantage of the system to improve your own learning and thinking skills. In this book youll learn how to:Use the Dreyfus Model of Skill Acquisition to become more expertLeverage the architecture of the brain to strengthen different thinking modesAvoid common "known bugs" in your mindLearn more deliberately and more effectivelyManage knowledge more efficiently Author Biography Andy Hunt is a programmer turned consultant, author and publisher. He co-authored the best-selling book The Pragmatic Programmer, was one of the 17 founders of the Agile Alliance, and co-founded the Pragmatic Bookshelf, publishing award-winning and critically acclaimed books for software developers. Review ""Ive 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""Ive always been looking for something to help me improve my learning skills, but ive never found anything as effective as this book.""--Oscar Del Ben, Software Developer""Absolutely terrific! Im only beginning the 3rd chapter and Ive 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 Long Description Together well journey together through bits of cognitive and neuroscience, learning and behavioral theory. Youll 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 youll 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 Manage knowledge more efficientlySoftware development happens in your head. Not in an editor, IDE, or design tool. Its time to take a pragmatic approach to thinking and learning, and start to refactor-and redesign-your brain. Review Quote "Ive 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 "Ive always been looking for something to help me improve my learning skills, but ive never found anything as effective as this book." -Oscar Del Ben, Software Developer "Absolutely terrific! Im only beginning the 3rd chapter and Ive 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 Details ISBN1934356050 Author Andy Hunt Short Title PRAGMATIC THINKING & LEARNING Series Pragmatic Programmers Language English ISBN-10 1934356050 ISBN-13 9781934356050 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 153.4 Year 2008 Subtitle Refactor Your Wetware Country of Publication United States Place of Publication Raleigh DOI 10.1604/9781934356050 AU Release Date 2008-11-18 NZ Release Date 2008-11-18 UK Release Date 2008-11-18 Edited by Paula Queiroz Birth 1974 Affiliation European University Viadrina, Germany Position journalist Qualifications Ph.D. Pages 279 Publisher The Pragmatic Programmers Imprint The Pragmatic Programmers Illustrations Illustrations Audience Professional & Vocational Publication Date 2008-12-02 US Release Date 2008-12-02 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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