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Theory of the jobs to be done.
Why do so many intelligent people struggle to address the issues of formerly successful companies? W.E. Demming believed the key was to ask the correct questions at the appropriate time. C.M. Christensen's brilliant theory of 'disruptive innovation' explains that a product must "do the job" in order to be successful. This concept helps us better comprehend what our customers are truly looking for. Book will give you a wow moment on every other page. Not reading it may cause serious damage to your career. No matter what you do.
Designing Data-Intensive Applications. Must read.
Designing Data-Intensive Applications, a book by Martin KIeppmann. I made a fortunate mistake when I bought this book while purchasing all the titles on my wish list. I'm not sure how it ended up in my cart, but I'm certainly glad it did! If you're developing any software, from headless front-end to complex distributed systems, this book is a must-read. It gives an insightful look into the potential pitfalls of data management, and provides practical advice on how to navigate through the challenges. If you're working on any kind of software project, this book is essential.