Kollected Kode Vicious

George V. Neville-Neil has spent more than 15 years sharing incisive advice and fierce insights for everyone who codes, works with code, or works with coders. Now, in The Kollected Kode Vicious, he has brought together his best essays and Socratic dialogues on the topic of building more effective computer systems.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 360 pages
Publication date: 19 November 2020
Publisher: Pearson Education (US)

For countless years, I have been an avid follower of the regular columns penned by Kode Vicious in the esteemed Communications of the ACM. The topics covered are not only timely but also presented with wit and elegance, making them truly captivating.

--From the Foreword by Donald E. Knuth

Writing under the pseudonym Kode Vicious (KV), George V. Neville-Neil has dedicated over 15 years to imparting insightful advice and razor-sharp insights to a wide range of individuals involved in coding, working with code, or collaborating with coders. Now, in The Kollected Kode Vicious, he has compiled his finest essays and Socratic dialogues on the subject of constructing more efficient computer systems. These columns have consistently ranked among the most sought-after articles featured in ACM Queue magazine and Communications of the ACM, and KV's entertaining and perceptive explorations are further enriched with new material that sheds light on broader themes and addresses issues pertinent to every software professional.

Neville-Neil adeptly delves into the core of the matter, presenting practical takeaways for both newcomers and seasoned veterans across various topics. These include:

The Kode at Hand: Navigating the do's and don'ts of a specific piece of code
Koding Konundrums: Addressing issues surrounding code, such as testing, documentation, and maintenance
Systems Design: Exploring overarching systems design concepts, encompassing abstraction, threads, security, and more
Machine to Machine: Discussing distributed systems and computer networking
Human to Human: Engaging with developers, managers, and other stakeholders in the computing ecosystem

Each chapter in this collection brings together letters, responses, and advice that directly address the day-to-day challenges encountered by those who work in or with computing systems. While the answers provided are always infused with a sense of humor, the advice offered is nothing short of profound.

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Weight: 442g
Dimension: 153 x 226 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780136788249