No, this BUGman book is not the series by Tim Downs, but about a more sophisticated community of people we call software engineers. In this age of IT, perhaps, we all know what a ‘bug’ means when the word is used as a technical jargon. A software bug is a flaw, mistake, or error which may cause unwanted results or deviate the program from producing expected efficiency. In the book “BUGman”, the author-duo Sachin Kodagali and Santosh Avvannavar has tried to portray the life of a software engineer as a tester; the problems a fresher may face, the process of interview, the right approach to the job and so on.
Though the topic appears to be a technical and monotonous one, the authors have skillfully presented it mostly through the personal experiences of two pivotal characters, Sa (Sachin) & Sa (Santosh). The two characters are in perfect contrast with each other. While Sachin is a diligent, hard-working, serious guy, Santosh’s motto is not to “work hard, but work hardly!” But both of them are well aware of their responsibilities and execute them properly showing the readers the way to survive and succeed in the IT industry.
Sachin conforms with the norms that a software professional should not only learn the existing technologies but also be future ready. It’s also an important part of the job to co-ordinate with the team as and when required. Practical knowledge is of utmost importance for theoretical concepts don’t always help to trap a bug.
The book shows how one should step into IT industry without stumbling and, what are the different aspects that can transform a run-of-the-mill engineer to a proficient one. The book rightly says, that, there are copious engineers in the country these days; to succeed, one needs to follow the rules and understand the way industry works.
Let me cite a few quotes from “BUGman”
In IT, there is nothing like ‘all of a sudden’.
Candidates should know about the Company, its work, domain and what will one gain if given an opportunity to work there.
Education is meant to increase the confidence of a person to face the world.
Tuition is to studies and training is to job, but the gradation never stops (on Appraisal).
The authors have succeeded in keeping the narrative tone light throughout the book using simple, lucid language. The occasional gleams of humour even make you smile amidst the technical jargons used.
I highly recommended the book to the freshers who are about to start their professional life, to all the students and even to seasoned ‘bugmen’. Because, as it has been said, in IT, you learn something new each day.
51 responses to “Book Review: BUGman by Sachin Kodagali & Santosh Avvannavar”
The book must be a good one. However let me acknowledge without a hitch that your review is no less either. Crisp and concise, very useful and informative nevertheless.
\thanks for this share.. For a moment I thought it was a child’s book. But then todays children know more about computers than I do .. Lol.. Thank you Mani..
Hope you are having a good week x
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This time, it’s not your site, the problem is with me! All of my comments on any blog is landing in the spam folder! I don’t know why. Contacted WP support yesterday but the problem still persists… any idea? I’m feeling so bad…. 😦
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Not to “work hard, but work hardly!” – The statement never fails to bring a smile. Good to see books on a different theme. Btw the cover is very interesting. Thanks for sharing Maniparna,
Not sure if I’ll go for this book 📚 but this only because IT is so out of my understanding. I feel parallel to this domain. It does sound interesting though
The book must be a good one. However let me acknowledge without a hitch that your review is no less either. Crisp and concise, very useful and informative nevertheless.
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Great review it does sound like a must read for anyone in this line of work or thinking about going in to it
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Indeed…it’s a good book for those interested in this field. Thank you, Sara, for sharing your thoughts… 🙂
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Nice review of the book.
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Thanks!
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\thanks for this share.. For a moment I thought it was a child’s book. But then todays children know more about computers than I do .. Lol.. Thank you Mani..
Hope you are having a good week x
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Haha…thanks, Sue. It’s a kind of technical stuff.
The week is going nice. Hope it is treating you great as well… 🙂 ❤
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Hi Mani.. thank you yes not too bad a week my friend all things considered.. 🙂
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Hi Sue, I read and commented on some of your posts, but none of my comments is showing up in the comments section 😦 Will you please check your spam folder? I think, Akismet is again behaving badly… :-((
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Hi Dear Mani.. You are set Free, yes 5 were in my Spam box I would have found you, as I check most times I log in.. WP friends are finding this a now reoccurring problem on my sites.. Sorry you too had to go through this.. I Personally know what this is like.. Will get back to answering your comments tomorrow dear friend Love to you .. ❤ Sue
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This time, it’s not your site, the problem is with me! All of my comments on any blog is landing in the spam folder! I don’t know why. Contacted WP support yesterday but the problem still persists… any idea? I’m feeling so bad…. 😦
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Try the last Link on my post about being spammed Mani.. fill in the form and perhaps write a post about being in Spam so your followers can look in their spam folders to release you too.. This helps the cogs within the spam wheels recognise you are not spam when people unspam you too.
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I truly marvel at your diverse interests Mani! Your reviews are always so inspiring and well-written. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks so much Balroop. I truly appreciate your kind words… 🙂
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Fascinating how the characters in the book are also the authors. The book cover is a blast!
Your book reviews are always written so well. I admire your varied interests. Is your work in the IT field?
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Not really, but it involves IT to some extent. It’s more about stock market.
Yes, the book, though technical, but is written in a lighter tone without much technical jargon. That made it easier for me to understand…hehe… 😛
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Hi Rose, Could you please check your spam folder? I think, my comment on your post is resting there… 😦
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A well written review dear. Will recommend it to my cousins.
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Thanks, Purba 🙂 Hope they will find it useful… 🙂
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seems to be an interesting book.
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Yes…it really is… 🙂
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Great review Maniparna ! Loved your blog 🙂
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Thanks a lot!
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Not to “work hard, but work hardly!” – The statement never fails to bring a smile. Good to see books on a different theme. Btw the cover is very interesting. Thanks for sharing Maniparna,
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I too liked the cover. Thanks, Somali… 🙂
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I’ll recommend this book to my friend who’s about to graduate as an engineer ! It looks so cool !
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Thanks! I hope your friend will find it useful…. 🙂
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I love books which have a lucid language! This one looks like an interesting read!
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It indeed is…:-)
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Not sure if I’ll go for this book 📚 but this only because IT is so out of my understanding. I feel parallel to this domain. It does sound interesting though
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Yes, it’s a bit technical… 🙂
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Hey, plz check your spam folder. My comments on your posts landed there…I’ facing this problem lately with commenting… 😦
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Thank you for that. Don’t know what is going on lately with the comments. I can never get the hang of this.
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Nice concept.and interesting with real life examples.
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Definitely….thanks for stopping by… 🙂
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lovely review…..
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Thanks… 🙂
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Hi Sudhir, I commented on your post but they went into the spam folder, a problem I’m facing lately. Kindly check and restore them…
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Thanks…. I will check the same…..
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nice review mani….shall read the book sometime
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Hope you’ll like it… 🙂
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I live in Silicon Valley. I should know more about this stuff!
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Hehe…being a resident of the famous Silicon Valley, these things should come to you naturally… 😀 such is the fame of the place…
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This book sounds like something so far outside my realm of understanding that I should probably try to read it. 🙂
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Yes, books help us know the unknown. This is a sort of technical stuff though…
Thanks for stopping by… 🙂
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