The Relic Reading List (Summer Edition): 10 Books to Boost Your Tech Skills
Blog post from New Relic
Summer reading lists, once a staple of grade school, remain popular for personal and professional development, offering opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge. The Relic Reading List features a selection of books recommended by New Relic employees, covering technical topics like legacy code, microservices, and functional programming, as well as business-oriented books on strategy and team dynamics. Titles such as "Good Strategy, Bad Strategy" and "Peopleware" offer insights into effective business practices, while "Machine, Platform, Crowd" and "Scale" explore digital transformation and scaling in various contexts. For lighter reading, "Stop Chasing Carrots" addresses self-help and fulfillment, and "Gödel, Escher, Bach" delves into the interplay of math, cognition, and biology. These recommendations aim to inspire and equip readers with valuable insights for their careers and personal growth.