java dead?

http://codemonkeyism.com/java-dead/

I don't think Java's dead


it's just dead boring

boring code

Boring code really is the worst.


Please don't write boring code


am-i-being-boring



I wouldn't be surprised at all, if boring code caused bugs.

code complete 2 sucks

I've been on a bit of a non-fiction book bender recently.

After reading a number of the books on Coding Horror's Recommended Reading for Developers including:
The Mythical Man Month
Peopleware
The Pragmatic Programmer
as well as:
Facts and Fallacies of Software Engineering
As well is the often referenced Godel Escher Bach,
All of which I've enjoyed, and found relevant to my work and software interests.

I thought, Code Complete 2 would be worth a look.

I can't believe how wrong I was.

After reading something as deep an complex as GEB on the train to and from work everyday, I figured I could read anything.

Again, I can't believe how wrong I was.

I've found it dull, obvious, pointless and most of all overly specific.
Maybe the book just isn't aimed at me. I've had a few years of full on develpopment in a number of OO languages, with pretty comprehensive testing layers.
I haven't been able to get passed the third chapter due to extreme bordem.

I would not recommend this book to experienced developers.