# Drop Books

DevFeed: [Drop Books](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/drop-books-31918.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<http://blog.jayfields.com/2015/06/drop-books.html>)

Author: Jay (noreply@blogger.com)

Published: 2015-06-25T13:47:00Z

Content type: opinion

Language: en

Sources: [Jay Fields](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/jay-fields.md>)

Topics: [Refactoring](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/refactoring.md>), [legacy](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/legacy.md>), [Architecture & Design](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/architecture-design.md>), [Enterprise Architecture](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/enterprise-architecture.md>)

Tags: [books](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/books.md>), [enterprise-architecture](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/enterprise-architecture.md>), [legacy-code](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/legacy-code.md>), [patterns](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/patterns.md>), [refactoring](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/refactoring.md>), [technical](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/technical.md>)

## AI overview

The author describes "Drop Books," technical books repeatedly purchased and given to friends and colleagues to spread useful programming ideas. The recommended books include Refactoring, Working Effectively with Legacy Code, Passionate Programmer, and Patterns of Enterprise Architecture.

## Source excerpt

The vast majority of books I purchase are for my own enjoyment, but not all of them. There are a few books that I buy over and over, and drop on the desks of friends and colleagues. These books, all technical, are books that I think most programmers will benefit from reading. I call these books "Drop Books"; I drop them and never expect them to be returned. My main motivation for dropping books is to spread what I think are great ideas. Specifically, I'm always happy to spread the ideas found in the following books: Refactoring Working Effectively with Legacy Code Passionate Programmer Patterns of Enterprise Architecture I know a few of my friends buy Drop Books as well. Spreading solid ideas and supporting authors seems like a win/win to me; hopefully more and more people will begin to do the same. © Jay Fields - www.jayfields.com