The 21st century is the society of information and new technologies: it wouldn't be possible without the enormous software industry that is the foundation for it. However, software developers don't exploit all the opportunities to perform a successful professional career, making the same mistakes over and over again. A good software project has to do more with the creative and artistic skills than the technical skills. The Black Book of the Programmer shows what distinguishes a neophyte programmer from the one that acts and works professionally. In the era of entrepreneurship and the new economy, the professional development of software is a fundamental pillar. If as a programmer you want to be not only good but professional, you can't stop knowing the gems of wisdom that contains The Black Book of the Programmer. More information on www.rafablanes.com Second edition - 2018