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Life & fun · November 17, 2012

v0.1 of my book "Why programmers work at night"

v0.1 of my book "Why programmers work at night" launched on November 17, 2012 with 111 votes, #18 of 543 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 13 years on.

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In plain words

Why Programmers Work at Night" is a book exploring the habits and lifestyle of programmers, examining why many choose to work during nighttime hours. Written with humor and engaging storytelling, it combines biographical elements with practical insights relevant to programmers and those who live with them. The book offers observations about programmer culture and work patterns, presented in an entertaining and accessible way that appeals to both technical and non-technical readers interested in understanding developer lifestyles.

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"Great book. Not my usual cup of tea but never the less it made me sad I don't have more time to read it every time I had to put it down. It is well written and funny remarks keep you glued to it. I literally LOL'd few times :) So if you are a programmer or live with a one be sure to read this book. It will teach you some new stuff for certain." ~ Danguba "Can't wait for this book to be finished! Programmers rock, night-time rocks (although I've been shifting into the early-morning more frequently for some reason), and I'm a big fan of biographical works. :)" ~ Amarand Agassi "Very interesting book. I never gave the idea of the "flow" much thought until now. As a programmer myself, I would…from leanpub.com

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