Masterminds of Programming is a collection of interviews with
"Creators of Major Programming Languages." It is edited by Federico
Biancuzzi and Shane Warden, and was published by O'Reilly and
Associates in 2009. It is organized based on the language, with each
of the 17 chapters containing an interview with the creator, or
creators in some cases. It covers a wide variety of languages,
including compiled languages like C++ and Objective C, interpreted
languages like Python and Perl, and even UML.
My review for the impatient reader:
Why I picked it up: It promised insight from a collection of
programming language inventors.
Why I finished it: Although there was less depth than I expected,
it was interesting to see how divergent the interviewees' opinions are
on some topics.
I'd give it to: A serious programmer who has been working for a
few years and is ready to grow beyond the usual "how to" books and is
looking for a more contemplative book.
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