What is the one single book that every Software Engineer must read ?

Read “The Prince” by Machiavelli. Here’s why: * You will have read something that’s not a technical manual or a novel, that has stayed relevant for more than 500 years. * The book talks about…   Top stories for {NAME} [Quora](   [What is the one single book that every Software Engineer must read?]( Christopher Burke, programming computers professionally since 1982 • [Answered November 23, 2023]( [Read “The Prince” by Machiavelli. Here’s why: - You will have read something that’s not a technical manual or a novel, that has stayed relevant for more than 500 years. - The boo... Read more » [Upvote] 130 [Comment] 2](   [Why are desktop computers still produced despite rumours that laptops are as powerful as them?]( Ron Davis, Employed and a hobbyist in technology • [Updated February 6]( [Why are desktop computers still produced despite rumours that laptops are as powerful as them? Here are a few reasons why desktop computers are still produced. - Because, for s... Read more » [Upvote] 729 [Comment] 144](   [What is the weirdest thing you have seen a child draw?]( Eun Zemii, Story Writer, Photographer & Traveler • [Answered November 23, 2023]( [As I picked up my 5-year-old daughter from kindergarten, my attention was called to the principal. She seems speechless and hands me a drawing my daughter made during art c... Read more » [Upvote] 1.1K [Comment] 113](   [Does Billie Eilish use Auto-Tune?]( Mr Shelby, A Philosophical Writer • [Answered November 7, 2023]( [Alright, let's talk Billie Eilish and Auto-Tune. Billie's known for her unique and whispery singing style, and you might be wondering if she's using Auto-Tune to tweak her ... Read more » [Upvote] 126 [Comment] 32](   [In Dune, did Leto Atreides know that he was being used as a pawn by the Emperor?]( Shayn M., Language-Culture/IR Consultant (2021-present) • [Answered May 23, 2022]( [Well “pawn” is not really a correct analogy, but yes, he knew that the offer of Arrakis was a trap designed to destroy him. He had hoped to out smart the emperor by going t... Read more » [Upvote] 1K [Comment] 46](   [How tall is Ben Shapiro?]( Jennifer Collins, Get 90% smarter by listening to The JudgmentCall Podcast. • [Answered November 15, 2023]( [Ben Shapiro's height is a topic of great controversy and speculation among his fans and critics alike. Some claim he stands at a towering 6 feet 9 inches, while others insis... Read more » [Upvote] 75 [Comment] 8](   [How hard is it to write a novel?]( Franklin Veaux, Published fiction and nonfiction author, compulsive writer • [Answered December 4, 2023]( [Easy as falling off a log. A novel is nothing but a large collection of words. Anyone can write words. You did it when you wrote this question. Just do that same thing 11,2... Read more » [Upvote] 463 [Comment] 43](   [What are the cons of playing the guitar?]( Ben Wood, CPO at United States Navy (2005-present) • [Updated May 11, 2022]( [I’d say there are really like, 3 cons. None of which are very major in the grand scheme of things. - Finger calluses. They can be a bit rough and ugly and sometimes get hung up... Read more » [Upvote] 755 [Comment] 187](   [Do testosterone levels go back to normal after I stop taking anabolic steroids for a while?]( Adam Kovacs, PED expert, Endocrinologist, gearfactory.pro • [Answered January 7]( [If you are young, you might even recover without PCT. Even at older ages, the proper PCT can make anyone recover. There is almost no one who can't get fixed, there is only ... Read more » [Upvote] 92 [Comment] 15](   [Can I use Chatgpt for a KDP niche?]( Mercedes R. Lackey, 145 industry published books, NYT #1 Bestselling Author [Verified badge] • [Answered August 21, 2023]( [Sure if you want your book to sink to the bottom of the rankings and never earn a cent. Readers are catching on to ChatGTP generated crap. Also, publishers are too. They are... Read more » [Upvote] 105](   [Why did books like Twilight and The Hunger Games lose popularity in comparison to Harry Potter which is still popular?]( Jonathan Homafar • [Updated August 9, 2020]( [I believe that these are the main reasons why: Rowling may be a rather average writer in some aspects (world building, some plots and romance) but Collins and Meyer are defi... Read more » [Upvote] 1.2K [Comment] 58](   [Did Freddie Mercury bleach his skin? I just stumbled upon photos from his late teenage years (around 1964 when he was 18) and he had a much darker complexion than, let’s say, Freddie in 1985 or around that time.]( Jon Jones • [Answered December 22]( [Freddie spent the first 22 years of his life living in Zanzibar apart from 4 years at schoo in India. He moved to Middlesex in 1964- amongst the most striking differences b... Read more » [Upvote] 410 [Comment] 95]( [Read more in your feed]( Never miss a story. Designed for readers on the go.   [Download on the App Store]( it on Google Play](   Missing out on Quora emails? Be sure to add us to your primary inbox. This email was sent by Quora (605 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041). If you don't want to receive this type of email in the future, please [unsubscribe](.