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By Blood

This book delves into the intricate relationships and loyalties within a family, examining the profound impact of blood ties on individuals' lives and choices. more

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Ellen Ullman
Ellen Ullman

Ellen Ullman is an American author known for her works that blend computer science and literature. Her writing often explores themes of technology, gender, and identity. more

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“The programmer, who needs clarity, who must talk all day to a machine that demands declarations, hunkers down into a low-grade annoyance. It is here that the stereotype of the programmer, sitting in a dim room, growling from behind Coke cans, has its origins. The disorder of the desk, the floor; the yellow Post-It notes everywhere; the whiteboards covered with scrawl: all this is the outward manifestation of the messiness of human thought. The messiness cannot go into the program; it piles up around the programmer.”

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