Grokking Simplicity

By Eric Normand,

Book cover of Grokking Simplicity: Taming complex software with functional thinking

Book description

Distributed across servers, difficult to test, and resistant to modification-modern software is complex. Grokking Simplicity is a friendly, practical guide that will change the way you approach software design and development. It introduces a unique approach to functional programming that explains why certain features of software are prone to complexity,…

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1 author picked Grokking Simplicity as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I found Normand’s focus on functional programming techniques incredibly practical and enlightening. Despite its technical content, I found the book accessible and engaging.

I believe this book is essential for anyone looking to tame complexity in their code. It’s a book I revisit when I need to explain the power of functional programming to my colleagues.

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