Following a lengthy and unintended absence, Gretchen and I are obtaining back again into posting once more.  I thought I would start off slow though and ask the audience a question.  You know, I don;t want to shock my system too much.    A recent person commented and asked a great question about what someone interviewing for a development (SDE/SDET) position should read prior to the interview.  Several hiring managers that I have worked with in the past told me they recommend the following books:   Writing Solid Code: Microsoft's Techniques for Developing Bug-Free C Programs -- Steve Maguire   Code Complete: A Practical Handbook of Software Construction -- Steve C McConnell    So I have two questions: To all you Microsoft people reading this blog; do you still recommend these books as resources?  If not, what are you recommending today that are essentials  for all developers to read? Okay non-Microsofties it is your turn.  What are you reading these days?  What do you use as your coding bible? Love to hear from you quickly,
Office 2010 Standard!    zoë