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Today is finally D-day! My book [The Creative Programmer](https://www.manning.com/books/the-creative-programmer) is finally released as a "MEAP", a Manning Early Access Release. That means exactly the same as the Early Access Steam releases such as Baldur's Gate III---we're still working on it, but you can check out the product now (1) at a reduced price and (2) provide very helpful feedback that gets added back into the book!
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Today is finally D-day! My book [The Creative Programmer](/works/the-creative-programmer) is finally released as a "MEAP", a Manning Early Access Release. That means exactly the same as the Early Access Steam releases such as Baldur's Gate III---we're still working on it, but you can check out the product now (1) at a reduced price and (2) provide very helpful feedback that gets added back into the book!
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Two days ago, the doorbell rang. Kristien shouted "_did you order something?_" and I said no. The package proved to be very heavy, and although it puzzled me at first, as soon as the excessive amount of tape gave way to the knife, I discovered its contents: books, 25 of them! More specifically, _my_ books! No wait, second try. More specifically, the books I _wrote_!
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In September 2022, I announced the [Early Access release](/post/2022/09/the-creative-programmer-early-access-release) of [The Creative Programmer](https://www.manning.com/books/the-creative-programmer), a practical book to help programmers unleash their creative potential. It was conceived as a pragmatic and understandable summary of my PhD research, and after more than a year of plodding back and forth between rewrites, reviews, layout issues, and discussions, I'm very pleased (and relieved) to say that it's finally in print!
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In September 2022, I announced the [Early Access release](/post/2022/09/the-creative-programmer-early-access-release) of [The Creative Programmer](/works/the-creative-programmer), a practical book to help programmers unleash their creative potential. It was conceived as a pragmatic and understandable summary of my PhD research, and after more than a year of plodding back and forth between rewrites, reviews, layout issues, and discussions, I'm very pleased (and relieved) to say that it's finally in print!
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title: The Creative Programmer
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image: "/img/works/thecreativeprogrammer.jpg"
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description: "A practical book to help programmers unleash their creative potential."
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link: "https://www.manning.com/books/the-creative-programmer"
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type: "writing"
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date: 2022-09-30
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Like composing music, starting a business, or designing a marketing campaign, programming is a creative activity. And just like technical skills, creativity can be learned and improved with practice! This thought-provoking book details practical methods to turn creativity into more effective problem solving, higher productivity, and better software. In other words, programming is a **creative act**. The techniques unveiled in this book will help you maximize the power of creativity to improve your software and your satisfaction in creating it.
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## Book Contents
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Inside _The Creative Programmer_ you'll discover:
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- The seven dimensions of creativity in software engineering
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- The scientific understanding of creativity and how it translates to programming
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- Actionable advice and thinking exercises that will make you a better programmer
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- Innovative communication skills for working more efficiently on a team
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- Creative problem-solving techniques for tackling complex challenges
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In _The Creative Programmer_ you'll learn the processes and habits of highly creative individuals and discover how you can build creativity into your programming practice. This fascinating new book introduces the seven domains of creative problem solving and teaches practical techniques that apply those principles to software development.
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Hand-drawn illustrations, reflective thought experiments, and brain-tickling example problems help you get your creative juices flowing—you’ll even be able to track your progress against a scientifically validated Creative Programming Problem Solving Test. Before you know it, you’ll be thinking up new and novel ways to tackle the big challenges of your projects.
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The book contains 9 chapters that can be previewed via the [Manning product page](https://www.manning.com/books/the-creative-programmer):
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1. _The Creative Road Ahead_ (available for free at the [Manning Free Content Center](https://freecontent.manning.com/the-creative-road-ahead/))
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2. _Technical Knowledge_
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3. _Communication_
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4. _Constraints_
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5. _Critical Thinking_
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6. _Curiosity_
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7. _Creative state of Mind_
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8. _Creative Techniques_
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9. _Final Thoughts on Creativity_
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The chapters are based on scientific research. See [What is Creativity in Software Engineering?](/post/2021/01/what-is-creativity-in-software-engineering/) or a more in-depth analysis. If you are interested in reading the papers behind these systems, take a look at my [academic publications page](/works/papers).
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## Yeah, I don't know...
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Don't take my word for it. This is what authorities have to say about _The Creative Programmer_:
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From the Foreword by Dr. Felienne Hermans, Professor of Computer Science Education, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, author of The Programmer's Brain:
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> The Creative Programmer is a fantastic mix of engaging historical anecdotes, practical exercises, and extensive references to papers, books, and essays both in and outside of programming.... My own copy has now been filled with pages of scribbles and notes on which I could immediately apply Wouter's lessons, a sign that his exercises are truly engaging and encouraging!
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From Daniel Terhorst-North, Dan North & Associates:
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> Beautifully written and utterly compelling. I love the research, the insight, and the sheer joy Wouter conveys in his writing.
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Still not convinced? More reviews are available via the [GoodReads book page](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63234724) and the [Amazon product page](https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Programmer-Wouter-Groeneveld/dp/1633439054/).
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## Great, I want to buy it!
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Thanks for your support! The book is available via:
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- [Manning, the publisher](https://www.manning.com/books/the-creative-programmer). In that case, don't forget to apply discount code `au35gro` that'll give you 35% off! Manning also has frequent sales so be sure to check out their deals of the day.
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- [Amazon.com](https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Programmer-Wouter-Groeneveld/dp/1633439054/)
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- Your local book store that can order it for you: ISBN-13 `978-1633439054`
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As an author, I earn only about `10%` of the selling price. If you somehow want to toss a few extra coins my way, you can buy me a coffee me via [via PayPal](https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=R2WTKY7G9V2KQ) or [via Ko-Fi](https://ko-fi.com/woutergroeneveld)---if you don't mind I'll use it to drink a cup of tea instead. Thanks again!
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Please also consider leaving an honest review to improve the visibility of the book.
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## Related blog entries
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- 2023-05-13: [The Creative Programmer Is In Print!](/post/2023/05/the-creative-programmer-is-in-print)
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- 2022-09-23: [The Creative Programmer Early Access Release](/post/2022/09/the-creative-programmer-early-access-release)
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- Pages tagged with ["creativity"](/tags/creativity)
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- Pages tagged with ["PhD"](/tags/phd)
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<p>This test is also a part of the book <a href="/post/2022/09/the-creative-programmer-early-access-release/">The Creative Programmer</a>.
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<p>This test is also a part of the book <a href="/works/the-creative-programmer/">The Creative Programmer</a>.
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Here are a few statements that may or may not be applicable, <em>in context of your project</em>. There are no right or wrong answers, so please just answer honestly. In the end, you'll receive an overview of all CPPST attributes.
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The seven attributes are identified in the paper <a href="https://people.cs.kuleuven.be/~wouter.groeneveld/creafocus/">Exploring the Role of Creativity in Software Engineering</a>.
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This test is also a part of the book <a href="/post/2022/09/the-creative-programmer-early-access-release/">The Creative Programmer</a>. Be sure to check out a summary and a free sneak-preview inside!
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This test is also a part of the book <a href="/works/the-creative-programmer/">The Creative Programmer</a>. Be sure to check out a summary and a free sneak-preview inside!
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<a href="/post/2022/09/the-creative-programmer-early-access-release/">
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