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Beyond Code: What 📖The Pragmatic Programmer Taught Me in One Chapter

PatrickBastosDeveloper on June 05, 2025

Recently, I was invited to join a Tech Book Club founded and led by @andredarcie , a Senior Backend Software Engineer who has been gathering some o...
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Nevo David •

Growth like this is always nice to see. Kinda makes me wonder - what keeps stuff going long-term? Like, beyond just the early hype?

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PatrickBastosDeveloper •

Man, I don’t have enough time in the field to say for sure what keeps you pragmatic, but I’m 39 years old and I can tell you what I believe:

Long-term growth comes from solid habits: taking ownership of your career, thinking critically, and treating code as craftsmanship.

Turn hype into discipline.

I believe that’s what makes progress sustainable over time.

it makes sense?

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Alex potter • • Edited

As a WSU Coug studying CS, 'The Pragmatic Programmer' resonates deeply—especially its lessons on continuous learning. Just like WSU’s hands-on tech programs, the book emphasizes adaptability and real-world problem-solving. #GoCougs #WSUTech
For more information visit here website wsu-status-check.co.za/

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PatrickBastosDeveloper •

Totally agree!
The Pragmatic Programmer really drives home the importance of continuous learning and adaptability. Its focus on real-world problem-solving makes it a valuable read for anyone serious about growing in tech. Thanks for sharing!

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Amanda •

love the idea of a dev book club! Great way to stay accountable to learning from primary sources

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PatrickBastosDeveloper • • Edited

Absolutely!
A dev book club is not only great for accountability, but also for building community, sharing different perspectives, and deepening understanding through discussion. If you're interested, you'd be more than welcome to join us in the next round — it’s always great to have more passionate minds in the mix! 😊

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Amanda •

Oh! I will get back to you on this kind offer. I'm still in new job learning mode so my brain is very full and I'm currently neglecting one book club already but I am definitely interested!

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PatrickBastosDeveloper •

Great! I'm at your disposal. Oh, good luck in your new job. 🚀

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Reuben Walker, Jr. •

Great advice.

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PatrickBastosDeveloper •

Yes, man!! This book turned out to be very good!

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Parag Nandy Roy •

These are legit ..

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PatrickBastosDeveloper •

Glad you think so! The insights really hit home, and that’s just from chapter one.

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Dmitriy "dmitriyshin.io" Shin •

Thank you very much!

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PatrickBastosDeveloper •

Glad you liked!!

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Jimmy Praise •

This is really cool

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PatrickBastosDeveloper •

I'm glad you liked it, my friend.