[johncessna]

The Gof book should be on the list, but I agree that it suffers from similar problems that a lot of first-of-their-kinds do. There are iterations on it that are a much better read.

[vsuperpower2021]

This also isn't a programming book. It's a business methodology book that is probably more harmful than beneficial.

[johnchristopher]

None of you I proposing better alternatives though nor what is wrong with it though.