I’ve stated previously that reading software development books is a good way of investing in your skills and your career. But which ones should you read? And in what order should they be read? I’ve compiled a list of books that i think can truly increase your skills substantially. I’ve put them in the order in which i believe they will have the most effect, and grouped them in 3 ’stages’. I primarily have young developers who are just getting started as professional developers in mind with this list, but it should be just as useful to developers who’ve been around for a while and simply want to improve.

I've at least browsed and considered buying most of these books. After reading Clean Code, which straightened me out a good bit, I should reconsider reading the rest.