This book demonstrated why Google's engineering quality is consistently miles ahead of distant seconds. It is not 'just because' after they've become successful. It was a deliberate and conscious decision since the very beginning. Many people hold the belief that when their company became as successful as Google, then could they start doing the 'nice engineering stuff'. This book would prove them wrong.

It has something for everyone, regardless of one's seniority or track (IC/M). Most of the chapters are brilliantly written and well edited. Many warrant multiple re-reads in the course of one's career. My copy was a lease from my local library, but I'll definitely order a physical copy.