Start Reading a Few New Books and Some Unfin ones(2)

"The Pragmatic programmer: From Journeyman to Master" is the first book I've ever read in this category, namely software engineering, principles that programmers and managers should obey, etc. Currently I'm only at ch2 but I did learn something all the way up. Additionally, the book was written in a noncontiguous manner that each section is independent, so you can quickly skip to any topic.

"Code Complete 2nd ed" is another book that I'm reading. Compared to "The Pragmatic programmer: From Journeyman to Master", this book seems a bit formal and more specific about the details, such as the naming of variables. 
IMO, PP mainly focus on those principles that a programmer should follow while CC2 put its emphasis on the specific details of constructing programs.


I went to see Harry Potter on the day before yesterday with my brother and cousins. Although someone might consider it as the best in the whole series, I think it's a complete waste of money since the so-called "war" between Death eaters and Hogwarts is short and nothing dramatic happens(probably because I've already read the book). Every actor/actress in the movie wields their wands like some maniac and it automatically cast spells to attack the enemies. I can't help but think it must be kind of funny and extraordinary to see these whole bunch people wielding branches on the set without the visual effect of casting spells :)