The book 97 things Every Programmer Should Know is a unique and necessary compilation of topics. Each of the topics is covered by a distinct expertprogrammer, which enables a broad and diverse spectrum of topics and best practices.

Because each topic is limited to a couple of pages, it is presented from a high level, often with no code at all. This is great as an introductory into areas and makes for somewhat light reading.

Many of the topics I found myself thinking "Wow, are they ever right. I wish I knew that years ago." or "I will have to try this out in the future". If you are a new programmer you will find great advice that will save you headaches. If you are a seasoned programmer who loves continuous learning and is serious about honing their craft or just making development easier and more fun, then this book is for you. I highly recommend this book.

Rating: 5 out of 5