Over 30,000 Copies Sold! Long-Loved Masterpiece 'Principles of Programming: 101 Lifelong Principles to Master by Your 3rd Year' Decided for Reprint
Shuwa System Publishing Co., Ltd. announced that its book 'Principles of Programming' has surpassed 30,000 copies in cumulative sales and will be reprinted. This book, which explains programming principles unaffected by technology trends, continues to be supported by young engineers and leaders even after about 10 years since its release.
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Shuwa System Publishing Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kengo Tsushima) announced that its book 'Principles of Programming: 101 Lifelong Principles to Master by Your 3rd Year' (Author: Isao Ueda), which has been supported by many IT engineers since its release in March 2016, has exceeded 30,000 copies in cumulative sales with this latest reprint.
■ '101 Principles' Unaffected by Technology Trends Continue to Be Supported, Reaching 30,000 Copies
While technology in the IT industry advances daily, the fundamental principles of 'good code' in programming and highly maintainable design philosophies remain unchanged.
Even now, approximately 10 years after its release, this book continues to be selected as a textbook for young engineers and a recommended read for team leaders. Particularly in recent years, precisely because we are in an era where generative AI outputs code, it is attracting attention as a book for cultivating the 'aesthetic eye to judge the quality of code' required of humans.
■ 'Three Reasons' Why This Book Continues to Be Supported
Easy-to-understand explanations serving as a bridge to challenging 'classic masterpieces'
Technical books, often called masterpieces in the industry, can sometimes be difficult for beginners and a cause of frustration. This book extracts the essence of those works and structures it in language easily understandable to Japanese readers. It serves as a learning hub, allowing readers to 'smoothly understand difficult masterpieces after reading this book.'
Cultivating 'self-driving ability' unaffected by environment
Even in environments with limited educational resources, the book provides concrete guidelines (principles) to help engineers find correct solutions on their own. It serves as a textbook for young engineers to solidify their foundations through self-study and acquire versatile skills applicable to any project.
A tool for 'articulation' for mentors and veterans
Although positioned for young professionals, it is highly valued by leaders in 'teaching positions.' It is utilized as a 'common language' for logically explaining 'good code,' which they may have intuitively understood, to subordinates and juniors.
■ Bibliographic Information
Principles of Programming: 101 Lifelong Principles to Master by Your 3rd Year
Author: Isao Ueda
Price: 2,420 yen (tax included)
ISBN: 9784798046143
Release Date: March 22, 2016
Reprint Scheduled: May 2026
Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4798046140
Rakuten Books: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/13785106/
*Available at bookstores nationwide and online bookstores.
■ '101 Principles' Unaffected by Technology Trends Continue to Be Supported, Reaching 30,000 Copies
While technology in the IT industry advances daily, the fundamental principles of 'good code' in programming and highly maintainable design philosophies remain unchanged.
Even now, approximately 10 years after its release, this book continues to be selected as a textbook for young engineers and a recommended read for team leaders. Particularly in recent years, precisely because we are in an era where generative AI outputs code, it is attracting attention as a book for cultivating the 'aesthetic eye to judge the quality of code' required of humans.
■ 'Three Reasons' Why This Book Continues to Be Supported
Easy-to-understand explanations serving as a bridge to challenging 'classic masterpieces'
Technical books, often called masterpieces in the industry, can sometimes be difficult for beginners and a cause of frustration. This book extracts the essence of those works and structures it in language easily understandable to Japanese readers. It serves as a learning hub, allowing readers to 'smoothly understand difficult masterpieces after reading this book.'
Cultivating 'self-driving ability' unaffected by environment
Even in environments with limited educational resources, the book provides concrete guidelines (principles) to help engineers find correct solutions on their own. It serves as a textbook for young engineers to solidify their foundations through self-study and acquire versatile skills applicable to any project.
A tool for 'articulation' for mentors and veterans
Although positioned for young professionals, it is highly valued by leaders in 'teaching positions.' It is utilized as a 'common language' for logically explaining 'good code,' which they may have intuitively understood, to subordinates and juniors.
■ Bibliographic Information
Principles of Programming: 101 Lifelong Principles to Master by Your 3rd Year
Author: Isao Ueda
Price: 2,420 yen (tax included)
ISBN: 9784798046143
Release Date: March 22, 2016
Reprint Scheduled: May 2026
Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4798046140
Rakuten Books: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/13785106/
*Available at bookstores nationwide and online bookstores.