Getting Real

About a week ago I purchased the Getting Real book from 37signals. I’ve been eagerly waiting for this book to come out for a while now and I can say that it was well worth the wait. The book (available only as a pdf) is entertaining and very thought provoking. I can say that I agree with almost every one of the statements and sections in the book.

The biggest value for me in the reading of the book was the ability to be exposed to ideas for design as well as development. My primary activities mostly center around development on a day-to-day basis, but the insight into the design ideas in the book were a big eye-opener for me. I’ve preached most of the development-centric practices that are outlined in the book and it was nice to view the logic behind each of the sections in the book. The book also contains many good quotes that are provided from a diverse set of individuals.
I would recommend this book to anyone and promise that it will be well worth your $19.