Best Software Development Books (that aren't about software development)

Posted 2020-08-28

On Writing Well

William Zinsser

Helps with thought organization and communication. Especially relevant in the day of AI slop.

Steven Pressfield

Inspiring read to help frame your efforts.

Robert M. Pirsig

The focus on quality, process, and the intersection of subjectivity and objective is a great lens through which to view system design.

Updated on 2026-06-28