Here are some things I regularly read and listen to. Maybe you’ll like them too!

Read Online

Versioning (by Sitepoint)

https://www.sitepoint.com/versioning

Versioning is a source of high quality web-dev related articles, which shouldn’t be a surprise coming from the guys at Sitepoint. I look forward to their almost-daily email, where I never fail to find at least one fascinating or educational article. They’re expanding on their web front end as well, so keep an eye on these guys.

Scott Hanselman

http://www.hanselman.com/

Scott Hanselman’s blog and twitter account are great sources of info, commentary and passion about web development on Microsoft’s platforms.

Atlas Obscura

http://www.atlasobscura.com/

“Definitive guidebook and friendly tour-guide to the world’s most wondrous places. Travel tips, articles, strange facts and unique events.”

LifeHacker Australia

http://www.lifehacker.com.au/

“Save time, work smarter and get the most out of technology with Lifehacker Australia’s productivity tips, downloads, shortcuts and website recommendations.”

Read Oldschool – Booklist

In alphabetical order, a shortlist of profession-related books in which I’ve found value over the years.

• A Gift of Fire: Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues for Computing Technology
• Code Complete: A Practical Handbook of Software Construction, Second Edition
• Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software
• Fundamentals of Algorithmics
• Managing the Unmanageable: Rules, Tools and Insights for Managing Software People and Teams
• Peopleware: Productive Projects and Teams
• The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master
• Rapid Development: Taming Wild Software Schedules

Listen

RadioLab

http://www.radiolab.org/

This extremely well-produced radio show is fascinating, thought provoking and delightful. Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich present an immersive story-telling experience covering science, history, and just about everything else. I can’t stop listening, and I learn something new about the world (or about myself!) in every episode.

No Such Thing As A Fish

http://qi.com/podcast/

A podcast from the ‘elves’ of Stephen Fry’s QI TV series, this podcast delights in the absurd, delivering random and obscure factoids in what could easily be a bit of banter amongst friends over a beer.