Hackers & Painters

Paul Graham

8 people recommended it in 5 threads, 2011–2023.

Recommended mostly in list form, without much commentary. The threads below have the context.

Where it comes up

• Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything? 2019 · 4 recommendations
• Ask HN: Top 10 Timeless Software Books That ChangedLife as Software Engineer? 2023 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: Best books you read in the past decade? 2019 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: What was the best book you read in 2016? 2017 · 1 recommendation
• What is the single most influential book every programmer should read? 2011 · 1 recommendation