Phil Eaton has been running software book clubs for about 12 months, reading books like Designing Data-Intensive Applications and Systems Performance. The discussion groups vary in size, with some held in person and others over email with hundreds of attendees. Phil offers advice for those interested in starting their own book club, emphasizing the importance of discussion leaders to make the club more engaging. He discourages large chapter summaries and stresses the need for clear communication with both leaders and participants. Phil’s approach focuses on short-term commitments and open sign-ups for each book, creating a low-effort, high-value experience for participants.
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