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Mugs
Most software developers I work with often dring coffee or tea on a regular basis. So mugs are a great inexpensive gift to consider. Here are some Software Developer themed mugs I got a chuckle out of.
“Software Engineers Code Rule The World” Coffee Mug
Sarcasm Side Effect Coffee Mug
T-Shirts
T-Shirts can be a nice gift as well. There are a lot of developers that like to sport clever t-shirts. Here are a few that I thought were clever.
Straight Outta Stand-up – Agile Scrum Funny Distressed Shirt
Programming !False Funny Because It’s True Tee Shirt
Code Like A Girl T Shirt Programming Coding For Girls Women
1000 Story Points – Agile Scrum Scrumban Funny T-Shirt
I Only Speak Code Computer Programmer Coder Gift T Shirt
Water Bottles
Developers (really everyone) should stay hydrated to feel good throughout the day. So having a water bottle is a necessity. Here are some that I thought could make a great gift.
Aluminum Water Bottle with Cap & Sport Top
Keep Calm And Let The Software Developer Handle It Funny
All Hail The Software Developer – Vacuum Sealed Water Bottle
Keyboards & Mice
All software developers need quality keyboards and mice. Its important for long term health to consider ergonomic keyboard and mouse designs. Here are a couple quality choices.
Logitech MK550 Wireless Wave Keyboard and Mouse Combo
Monitors
Software developers can spend the majority of their day looking at a monitor. So it is work the investment for a decent one. Here are a couple I found with some good ratings.
Dell SE2717Hr 27″ IPS LED Full HD Computer Monitor
ViewSonic VG2437SMC 24 inch 1080p Ergonomic Monitor
Office Chairs
Software developers often sit the majority of the day in front of a computer. Having quality chair is critical to maintaining good posture and preventing neck and back discomfort. Here are a couple good choices.
Head Phones
Head phones are pretty popular among software developers. Listening to some tunes can help limit distractions and keep focus when developing. Here are several high quality and affordable headphones recommended by Consumer Reports.
Ear buds
1MORE Triple Driver in-Ear Earphones
1MORE Quad Driver in-Ear Earphones
PSB M4U 4 High Definition in-Ear Monitors Headphones Black
On Ear Headphones
Wired
Grado SR80e Prestige Series Headphones
Grado Prestige Series SR125e Headphones
Wireless
Klipsch Reference On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones (Black)
Bowers & Wilkins P5 Wireless Bluetooth On-Ear Headphones, Black
Over the Ear Headphones
Wired
Grado Prestige Series SR325e Headphones
Grado Prestige Series SR225e Headphones
HIFIMAN HE-400I Over Ear Full-size Planar Magnetic Headphones
Wireless
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 Wireless Headphones – Charcoal grey
Marshall Mid Bluetooth Wireless On-Ear Headphone, Black (04091742)
Monster Elements Wireless Over-The-Ear Bluetooth DJ Headphones
Books
Software developers alway need to continue to improve their skills. Books are a good resource to do. Here are some of my favorites and have helped me a lot during my career. These are must reads.
Code Complete (Developer Best Practices)
Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship (Robert C. Martin Series)
Soft Skills: The software developer’s life manual
