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The book seemed rather short for the price. Definitely had useful information that helped me to understand issues I have with code design. It wasn't worth $50 to me, but may be for other people.

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It seemed expensive but I bought it anyhow because any small insight into programming or process could easily be worth $50 over time.

It's worth noting that the book is incomplete, chapters 5 & 6 are still being written. If I'm able to complete the book in the next day or so I'll post a follow-up.

Sandi really distills knowledge well. I haven't bought this book yet, but after reading POODR, I'd take 20 pages from her over 100 from another author. I think it's easily worth $50, but I realize we're in an age where we're used to $19 ebooks. Again, I'd pay $100 for her material over somebody else's $19 book. (Not compensated or anything, just a fan of not wasting my time and of awesome materials that help me accomplish that goal)

This is a very accurate based on my impression of the 99 bottles book.

The information is plainly stated in a way which is so simple it's novel.

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