Kindle edition of Effective Programming by Jeff Atwood (Coding Horror) for $0.00

This seems to basically be a bunch of Jeff's blog posts in book form. Some of it is interesting to facilitate discussions but how much more "effective" a programmer it will make you seems pretty dubious.<p>I would recommend reading the book "code complete" for more specific tips about thinking about the code you write.

Is there some way to get alerted about other such $0 offers from Kindle?

You mean the guy who thinks you should email yourself your passwords to store them safely?

Looks like the offer has now ended. I'm seeing the US version for $4.79 and the UK version is £3.02.

I have never picked up a software dev book and used it to learn development, mostly just learned by doing. I was curious though, how do most of you read these things? Do you practice while reading, or can I take my iPad to a secluded area and just read my way through it? Any response would be appreciate, thanks!

No such love for us Nook users. I checked Atwood's site for maybe a posting pointing to a free epub version, no go there either. Sad panda.

I could be wrong, but doesn't the author make no money from these "deals" and have no say in whether they happen? I'm not sure that's something I'd like to do to an author I like.

It says $6.60 when I check the page. Because I'm browsing from outside the US? <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008HUMTO0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&#38;camp=1789&#38;creative=390957&#38;creativeASIN=B008HUMTO0&#38;linkCode=as2&#38;tag=asdfdsa-20" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008HUMTO0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?...</a>

Due to copyright restrictions, the Kindle title you're trying to purchase is not available in your country: Germany.

I think, that this kind of post ir misleading. During past month there has been several of those "Kindle edition for free", which does not represent actual price (at least for people not from USA). Same here - edition I see (from Latvia) is priced at $7.59.

Awesome eBook for free is awesome. Just bought it for my Kindle and for sure I'll be reading this during the weekend.<p>Thanks for the tip! ;)

Not in the UK - why TF not?

100% of Jeff's posts are must reads. You'll agree with some, disagree with others, but all of them make you think. Worth twice the $0 cost!!!

Sweet, I look forward to reading this. Thanks

Just in time for the long weekend! :)

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Thanks for the link

Not in Europe.

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Great Book