Coderspeak: The language of computer programmers

by: Guilherme Orlandini Heurich (Author)

Publisher: UCL Press

Publication Date: 22 April 2024

Language: English

Print Length: 214 pages

ISBN-10: 1800085990

ISBN-13: 9781800085992

Book Description

Coderspeak provides a critical approach to the digital transformation of our world through an engaging and thoughtful analysis of the people who write software applications. It is a focused and in-depth look at one programming language and its community: Ruby.
Review ‘Heurich perfectly captures the generous camaraderie, quirky spirit and intellectual curiosity at the heart of the Ruby world. Packed with tidbits of Ruby history, code snippets and fascinating conversations, this book has something to teach every Rubyist.’ Jemma Issroff, Ruby Core Team
About the Author
Guilherme Orlandini Heurich is Honorary Research Fellow at the Department of Anthropology, UCL.