🖥️ Lisp Programming

Practical and philosophical guides to programming in Lisp, a language that teaches you to think about code as data and computation as transformation.

Paradigms of Artificial Intelligence Programming

by Peter Norvig • 1991

Build the AI that taught a generation: pattern matchers, logic grammars, solvers, all in Lisp.

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505

🤖 Symbolic Ai 📋 Case Studies 🔍 Pattern Matching 🧭 Search Algorithms 🧠 Knowledge Representation

Paradigms of Artificial Intelligence Programming Summary

Paradigms of Artificial Intelligence Programming 92%

Build the AI that taught a generation: pattern matchers, logic grammars, solvers, all in Lisp.

by Peter Norvig 1991

4.33

505 ratings

🤖 Symbolic Ai 📋 Case Studies 🔍 Pattern Matching 🧭 Search Algorithms 🧠 Knowledge Representation

Beautiful Architecture

by Diomidis Spinellis • 2008

Software guards its internals. Emacs shipped a Lisp interpreter and let users rewrite everything.

3.42

171

🏗️ Software Architecture 🖥️ Emacs 📐 Software Design 📜 Lisp 🔧 Unix Philosophy

Beautiful Architecture 90%

Software guards its internals. Emacs shipped a Lisp interpreter and let users rewrite everything.

by Diomidis Spinellis 2008

3.42

171 ratings

🏗️ Software Architecture 🖥️ Emacs 📐 Software Design 📜 Lisp 🔧 Unix Philosophy

Real-World Functional Programming

by Tomas Petricek • 2009

Adopt functional programming on .NET, alongside C#: patterns for cleaner, lock-free concurrency.

3.92

180

🧑‍💻 Functional Programming 🖥️ .Net Development 📜 Declarative Programming 🧊 Immutability 🏷️ Type-Driven Development

Real-World Functional Programming Summary

Real-World Functional Programming 89%

Adopt functional programming on .NET, alongside C#: patterns for cleaner, lock-free concurrency.

by Tomas Petricek 2009

3.92

180 ratings

🧑‍💻 Functional Programming 🖥️ .Net Development 📜 Declarative Programming 🧊 Immutability 🏷️ Type-Driven Development

The C++ Programming Language

by Bjarne Stroustrup • 1986

Low-level speed meets high-level design. The definitive manual from C++'s creator.

4.10

4k+

🖥️ Systems Programming 📖 Language Reference ♻️ Resource Management 🔧 Generic Programming 🧱 Object Oriented Design

The C++ Programming Language 89%

Low-level speed meets high-level design. The definitive manual from C++'s creator.

by Bjarne Stroustrup 1986

4.10

4k+ ratings

🖥️ Systems Programming 📖 Language Reference ♻️ Resource Management 🔧 Generic Programming 🧱 Object Oriented Design

Functional Programming for Java Developers

by Dean Wampler • 2011

Immutability kills whole categories of concurrency bugs. The functional tools Java developers need.

3.27

126

🧑‍💻 Functional Programming ⚡ Concurrent Programming ☕ Java Development 🔒 Immutable Data 🏷️ Type Systems

Functional Programming for Java Developers Summary

Functional Programming for Java Developers 88%

Immutability kills whole categories of concurrency bugs. The functional tools Java developers need.

by Dean Wampler 2011

3.27

126 ratings

🧑‍💻 Functional Programming ⚡ Concurrent Programming ☕ Java Development 🔒 Immutable Data 🏷️ Type Systems

Learning Go

by Jon Bodner • 2021

Go's power is what it omits. Learn the idioms that keep code readable for decades.

4.42

493

📐 Idiomatic Coding 🔀 Concurrency Patterns 🏷️ Static Typing ✨ Code Simplicity 🔨 Software Craftsmanship

Learning Go 88%

Go's power is what it omits. Learn the idioms that keep code readable for decades.

by Jon Bodner 2021

4.42

493 ratings

📐 Idiomatic Coding 🔀 Concurrency Patterns 🏷️ Static Typing ✨ Code Simplicity 🔨 Software Craftsmanship

The Go Programming Language

by Alan A.A. Donovan • 2015

Implicit interfaces, built-in concurrency: the complete Go programming guide.

4.43

2k+

🧵 Concurrent Programming 🖥️ Systems Programming 📖 Language Reference 🌐 Network Programming 🛠️ Software Engineering

The Go Programming Language 88%

Implicit interfaces, built-in concurrency: the complete Go programming guide.

by Alan A.A. Donovan 2015

4.43

2k+ ratings

🧵 Concurrent Programming 🖥️ Systems Programming 📖 Language Reference 🌐 Network Programming 🛠️ Software Engineering

Programming Elixir

by Dave Thomas • 2013

Master a language where the equals sign matches instead of assigns, and processes outnumber objects.

4.28

737

🧑‍💻 Functional Programming ⚡ Concurrent Programming 🎭 Actor Model 🧊 Immutable Data 🎯 Pattern Matching

Programming Elixir 88%

Master a language where the equals sign matches instead of assigns, and processes outnumber objects.

by Dave Thomas 2013

4.28

737 ratings

🧑‍💻 Functional Programming ⚡ Concurrent Programming 🎭 Actor Model 🧊 Immutable Data 🎯 Pattern Matching

Functional JavaScript

by Michael Fogus • 2013

Replace loops, mutable state, and nested callbacks with a functional style that composes cleanly.

4.07

429

🧑‍💻 Functional Programming 📜 Javascript 🔒 Immutability 🔗 Function Composition 🔁 Recursion

Functional JavaScript 88%

Replace loops, mutable state, and nested callbacks with a functional style that composes cleanly.

by Michael Fogus 2013

4.07

429 ratings

🧑‍💻 Functional Programming 📜 Javascript 🔒 Immutability 🔗 Function Composition 🔁 Recursion

The Art of Debugging with GDB, DDD and Eclipse

by Norman Matloff • 2007

Your program crashes because it hides a secret. GDB, DDD, and Eclipse reveal it.

3.91

106

🐞 Debugging Techniques ⚡ Systems Programming 🧠 Memory Management 🐧 Linux Development ⚙️ Concurrent Programming

The Art of Debugging with GDB, DDD and Eclipse Summary

The Art of Debugging with GDB, DDD and Eclipse 88%

Your program crashes because it hides a secret. GDB, DDD, and Eclipse reveal it.

by Norman Matloff 2007

3.91

106 ratings

🐞 Debugging Techniques ⚡ Systems Programming 🧠 Memory Management 🐧 Linux Development ⚙️ Concurrent Programming

Kotlin in Action

by Dmitry Jemerov • 2016

Write less code, eliminate null errors, and keep every Java library. A Kotlin guide for developers.

4.41

603

🇰 Kotlin ☕ Java 🔬 Functional Programming 🤖 Android Development ☕ Jvm Languages

Kotlin in Action 88%

Write less code, eliminate null errors, and keep every Java library. A Kotlin guide for developers.

by Dmitry Jemerov 2016

4.41

603 ratings

🇰 Kotlin ☕ Java 🔬 Functional Programming 🤖 Android Development ☕ Jvm Languages

RUST AND GOLANG FOR BEGINNERS

by Tam Sel • 2020

Rust prevents memory bugs; Go makes concurrency simple. One book teaches both through examples.

🖥️ Compiled Languages 🔄 Concurrent Programming 💻 Hands-On Tutorials 🔒 Memory Management 📚 Beginner Programmers

RUST AND GOLANG FOR BEGINNERS 88%

Rust prevents memory bugs; Go makes concurrency simple. One book teaches both through examples.

by Tam Sel 2020

🖥️ Compiled Languages 🔄 Concurrent Programming 💻 Hands-On Tutorials 🔒 Memory Management 📚 Beginner Programmers

Mastering Regular Expressions

by Jeffrey E.F. Friedl • 1997

Understand the engine behind your regex: why some patterns crawl, and how to make them run.

4.16

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🧩 Regular Expressions 📝 Text Processing 🔍 Pattern Matching ⚡ Code Optimization 🤖 Automata Theory

Mastering Regular Expressions 88%

Understand the engine behind your regex: why some patterns crawl, and how to make them run.

by Jeffrey E.F. Friedl 1997

4.16

2k+ ratings

🧩 Regular Expressions 📝 Text Processing 🔍 Pattern Matching ⚡ Code Optimization 🤖 Automata Theory

Coders at Work

by Peter Seibel • 2009

Fifteen master programmers on how they think, debug, and design: the craft in their own words.

3.95

5k+

🧑‍💻 Software Engineering 🎙️ Developer Interviews 🔨 Craft Of Programming 🗣️ Polyglot Programming 🕵️ Hacker Culture

Coders at Work 88%

Fifteen master programmers on how they think, debug, and design: the craft in their own words.

by Peter Seibel 2009

3.95

5k+ ratings

🧑‍💻 Software Engineering 🎙️ Developer Interviews 🔨 Craft Of Programming 🗣️ Polyglot Programming 🕵️ Hacker Culture

The Swift Programming Language

by Apple Inc. • 2014

How Swift makes your code safer, cleaner, and faster: the official language reference.

4.15

479

🖥️ Apple Development 📖 Language Reference 🔒 Type Safety 🧠 Memory Management 🧩 Generic Programming

The Swift Programming Language 88%

How Swift makes your code safer, cleaner, and faster: the official language reference.

by Apple Inc. 2014

4.15

479 ratings

🖥️ Apple Development 📖 Language Reference 🔒 Type Safety 🧠 Memory Management 🧩 Generic Programming

The Linux Programming Interface

by Michael Kerrisk • 2010

File descriptors, processes, signals, sockets: the definitive guide to Linux system call interface.

4.63

723

⚙️ Operating Systems 🐧 Linux Api 🔧 System Programming 🌐 Unix Environment 🔤 C Language

The Linux Programming Interface 88%

File descriptors, processes, signals, sockets: the definitive guide to Linux system call interface.

by Michael Kerrisk 2010

4.63

723 ratings

⚙️ Operating Systems 🐧 Linux Api 🔧 System Programming 🌐 Unix Environment 🔤 C Language

Programming Rust

by Jim Blandy • 2015

The systems language that catches memory bugs at compile time, not at 3 a.m. in production.

4.63

597

🔧 Systems Programming 🗂️ Memory Management 🛡️ Memory Safety 🔀 Concurrency Patterns 🏷️ Type Systems

Programming Rust 88%

The systems language that catches memory bugs at compile time, not at 3 a.m. in production.

by Jim Blandy 2015

4.63

597 ratings

🔧 Systems Programming 🗂️ Memory Management 🛡️ Memory Safety 🔀 Concurrency Patterns 🏷️ Type Systems

The Design of the UNIX Operating System

by Maurice J. Bach • 1986

What actually happens between the shell prompt and the hardware: the Unix kernel explained.

4.25

605

🖥️ Operating Systems ⚙️ Kernel Design 🔧 Systems Programming 📜 Unix Philosophy 📁 File Systems

The Design of the UNIX Operating System Summary

The Design of the UNIX Operating System 88%

What actually happens between the shell prompt and the hardware: the Unix kernel explained.

by Maurice J. Bach 1986

4.25

605 ratings

🖥️ Operating Systems ⚙️ Kernel Design 🔧 Systems Programming 📜 Unix Philosophy 📁 File Systems

Eloquent JavaScript

by Marijn Haverbeke • 2010

Build an interpreter while learning JavaScript: the fundamentals-first approach that lasts.

4.14

3k+

🟨 Javascript Programming 🔷 Functional Programming 📘 Language Fundamentals 🔮 Metaprogramming 🧑‍💻 Learning To Code

Eloquent JavaScript 88%

Build an interpreter while learning JavaScript: the fundamentals-first approach that lasts.

by Marijn Haverbeke 2010

4.14

3k+ ratings

🟨 Javascript Programming 🔷 Functional Programming 📘 Language Fundamentals 🔮 Metaprogramming 🧑‍💻 Learning To Code

Python Programming

by John Zelle • 2003

A Python-first CS textbook that teaches what computation can do, not just how to code.

4.02

483

📘 Introductory Programming 🐍 Python Programming 🧮 Algorithm Fundamentals 🏗️ Object-Oriented Design 🔄 Software Development

Python Programming 88%

A Python-first CS textbook that teaches what computation can do, not just how to code.

by John Zelle 2003

4.02

483 ratings

📘 Introductory Programming 🐍 Python Programming 🧮 Algorithm Fundamentals 🏗️ Object-Oriented Design 🔄 Software Development

Hands-On System Programming with Linux

by Kaiwan N Billimoria • 2018

Linux system programming in depth: processes, memory, signals, and the tools that keep them stable.

3.67

🐧 Linux System Programming 📜 Unix Philosophy 📏 Posix Standards 🏭 Process Management 🧠 Memory Management

Hands-On System Programming with Linux Summary

Hands-On System Programming with Linux 88%

Linux system programming in depth: processes, memory, signals, and the tools that keep them stable.

by Kaiwan N Billimoria 2018

3.67

6 ratings

🐧 Linux System Programming 📜 Unix Philosophy 📏 Posix Standards 🏭 Process Management 🧠 Memory Management

Seven Concurrency Models in Seven Weeks

by Paul Butcher • 2014

Threads unravel programs. Seven concurrency models that don't, from actors and CSP to GPU parallel.

3.82

349

🧩 Concurrency Patterns ⚡ Parallel Programming 🎭 Actor Model λ Functional Concurrency 🎮 GPGPU Computing

Seven Concurrency Models in Seven Weeks Summary

Seven Concurrency Models in Seven Weeks 87%

Threads unravel programs. Seven concurrency models that don't, from actors and CSP to GPU parallel.

by Paul Butcher 2014

3.82

349 ratings

🧩 Concurrency Patterns ⚡ Parallel Programming 🎭 Actor Model λ Functional Concurrency 🎮 GPGPU Computing

Object-oriented Programming with C++

by E. Balagurusamy • 1994

Classes, inheritance, templates: C++ tools for building software that scales without falling apart.

3.98

278

🧱 Object Orientation 💻 C++📐 Oop Principles 🧩 Generic Programming 💾 Memory Management

Object-oriented Programming with C++ Summary

Object-oriented Programming with C++ 87%

Classes, inheritance, templates: C++ tools for building software that scales without falling apart.

by E. Balagurusamy 1994

3.98

278 ratings

🧱 Object Orientation 💻 C++📐 Oop Principles 🧩 Generic Programming 💾 Memory Management

Learn Python 3 the Hard Way

by Zed A. Shaw • 2017

Python without the hand-holding: type every line, debug every error, and build from the terminal up.

3.92

597

🐍 Python Programming 💻 Learn To Code ⌨️ Command Line 🐛 Debugging 🛠️ Learn By Doing

Learn Python 3 the Hard Way 87%

Python without the hand-holding: type every line, debug every error, and build from the terminal up.

by Zed A. Shaw 2017

3.92

597 ratings

🐍 Python Programming 💻 Learn To Code ⌨️ Command Line 🐛 Debugging 🛠️ Learn By Doing

Think Python

by Allen B. Downey • 2012

Python taught as problem decomposition: mastering variables, functions, and data structures.

4.13

2k+

🐍 Python Programming 🧱 Programming Fundamentals 🧠 Computational Thinking 🌱 Beginner Programmers 📐 Code Design

Think Python 87%

Python taught as problem decomposition: mastering variables, functions, and data structures.

by Allen B. Downey 2012

4.13

2k+ ratings

🐍 Python Programming 🧱 Programming Fundamentals 🧠 Computational Thinking 🌱 Beginner Programmers 📐 Code Design

Effective Programming

by Jeff Atwood • 2012

Syntax lands the job. Everything else—teams, users, security—is what actually keeps it.

3.91

931

🧱 Software Craftsmanship 🖥️ User Experience Design 🔒 Security-First Design 🧭 Tech Leadership 🌍 Remote Teams

Effective Programming 87%

Syntax lands the job. Everything else—teams, users, security—is what actually keeps it.

by Jeff Atwood 2012

3.91

931 ratings

🧱 Software Craftsmanship 🖥️ User Experience Design 🔒 Security-First Design 🧭 Tech Leadership 🌍 Remote Teams

Linux Kernel Development

by Robert Love • 2003

Linux has no threads, only tasks, and a red-black tree keeps the CPU fair.

4.34

877

🖥️ Operating Systems ⚙️ Kernel Internals 💻 Systems Programming 🧠 Memory Management 🔌 Device Drivers

Linux Kernel Development 87%

Linux has no threads, only tasks, and a red-black tree keeps the CPU fair.

by Robert Love 2003

4.34

877 ratings

🖥️ Operating Systems ⚙️ Kernel Internals 💻 Systems Programming 🧠 Memory Management 🔌 Device Drivers

Operating System Concepts

by Abraham Silberschatz • 1985

There is exactly one program that never stops on your computer; everything else negotiates with it.

3.90

2k+

🖥️ Operating Systems ⚙️ Kernel Design 💻 Virtualization 🔧 Systems Programming 📚 Cs Fundamentals

Operating System Concepts 87%

There is exactly one program that never stops on your computer; everything else negotiates with it.

by Abraham Silberschatz 1985

3.90

2k+ ratings

🖥️ Operating Systems ⚙️ Kernel Design 💻 Virtualization 🔧 Systems Programming 📚 Cs Fundamentals

Think Like a Programmer

by V. Anton Spraul • 2012

A method for the part of programming no one teaches: turning ideas into code.

3.87

591

🧠 Algorithmic Thinking 📚 Programming Pedagogy ➗ Divide And Conquer 🗺️ Self-Directed Learning 📐 Planning And Design

Think Like a Programmer 87%

A method for the part of programming no one teaches: turning ideas into code.

by V. Anton Spraul 2012

3.87

591 ratings

🧠 Algorithmic Thinking 📚 Programming Pedagogy ➗ Divide And Conquer 🗺️ Self-Directed Learning 📐 Planning And Design

Java to Kotlin

by Duncan McGregor • 2021

Migrating Java to Kotlin safely: functional refactoring that keeps production running.

4.58

☕ Java Developers 🔄 Kotlin Migration 🧠 Functional Programming 🛡️ Null Safety 🔧 Code Refactoring

Java to Kotlin 87%

Migrating Java to Kotlin safely: functional refactoring that keeps production running.

by Duncan McGregor 2021

4.58

33 ratings

☕ Java Developers 🔄 Kotlin Migration 🧠 Functional Programming 🛡️ Null Safety 🔧 Code Refactoring

Windows PowerShell Cookbook

by Lee Holmes • 2007

No more text parsing. The object-oriented shell cookbook for reliable Windows scripting.

3.84

206

🐚 Shell Scripting 🪟 Windows Administration 📖 Scripting Cookbooks 🤖 Automation Scripting 💻 Microsoft Ecosystem

Windows PowerShell Cookbook 87%

No more text parsing. The object-oriented shell cookbook for reliable Windows scripting.

by Lee Holmes 2007

3.84

206 ratings

🐚 Shell Scripting 🪟 Windows Administration 📖 Scripting Cookbooks 🤖 Automation Scripting 💻 Microsoft Ecosystem

More Joel on Software

by Joel Spolsky • 2008

Ship on schedule, hire developers who skip the job boards, and know when fixing beats rewriting.

4.05

549

🖥️ Software Development 👔 Engineering Management 🤝 Developer Culture 🛠️ Pragmatic Programming 🧹 Legacy Code

More Joel on Software 87%

Ship on schedule, hire developers who skip the job boards, and know when fixing beats rewriting.

by Joel Spolsky 2008

4.05

549 ratings

🖥️ Software Development 👔 Engineering Management 🤝 Developer Culture 🛠️ Pragmatic Programming 🧹 Legacy Code

The Psychology of Computer Programming

by Gerald M. Weinberg • 1971

Bugs aren't technical failures but the fingerprints of ego, poor teams, and languages that mislead.

4.06

607

🧠 Software Psychology 👥 Programming Teams ⚙️ Engineering Management 🧩 Human Factors 📋 Code Quality

The Psychology of Computer Programming Summary

The Psychology of Computer Programming 87%

Bugs aren't technical failures but the fingerprints of ego, poor teams, and languages that mislead.

by Gerald M. Weinberg 1971

4.06

607 ratings

🧠 Software Psychology 👥 Programming Teams ⚙️ Engineering Management 🧩 Human Factors 📋 Code Quality

A Smarter Way to Learn JavaScript. The new tech-assisted approach that requires half the effort

by Mark Myers • 2013

JavaScript learned through short chapters and immediate coding practice, designed to stick faster.

4.04

624

🌐 Web Development 💻 Learn To Code 📚 Programming Fundamentals 🐣 Beginner Programming 🖱️ Dom Scripting

A Smarter Way to Learn JavaScript. The new tech-assisted approach that requires half the effort Summary

A Smarter Way to Learn JavaScript. The new tech-assisted approach that requires half the effort 87%

JavaScript learned through short chapters and immediate coding practice, designed to stick faster.

by Mark Myers 2013

4.04

624 ratings

🌐 Web Development 💻 Learn To Code 📚 Programming Fundamentals 🐣 Beginner Programming 🖱️ Dom Scripting

Python Tricks

by Dan Bader • 2017

Go from writing Python to thinking in Python: the intermediate patterns your tutorials skipped.

4.43

1k+

🐍 Python Programming 💡 Pythonic Thinking 🧠 Functional Programming 🏗️ Object Oriented Design 🧩 Metaprogramming

Python Tricks 87%

Go from writing Python to thinking in Python: the intermediate patterns your tutorials skipped.

by Dan Bader 2017

4.43

1k+ ratings

🐍 Python Programming 💡 Pythonic Thinking 🧠 Functional Programming 🏗️ Object Oriented Design 🧩 Metaprogramming

Python Programming for Beginners

by Jason Cannon • 2014

The no-fluff guide to Python: learn variables, functions, and data structures, then write real code.

3.93

283

🐍 Python Programming 📖 Language Fundamentals 📜 Scripting Basics 🧑‍💻 New Programmers 🚀 Getting Started Guides

Python Programming for Beginners Summary

Python Programming for Beginners 87%

The no-fluff guide to Python: learn variables, functions, and data structures, then write real code.

by Jason Cannon 2014

3.93

283 ratings

🐍 Python Programming 📖 Language Fundamentals 📜 Scripting Basics 🧑‍💻 New Programmers 🚀 Getting Started Guides

Game Programming Patterns

by Robert Nystrom • 2011

The programming patterns that make game code resilient to change, and the ones that don't.

4.49

2k+

🎮 Game Programming 🧩 Design Patterns 🏗️ Software Architecture ⚡ Performance Optimization 🔗 Decoupling

Game Programming Patterns 87%

The programming patterns that make game code resilient to change, and the ones that don't.

by Robert Nystrom 2011

4.49

2k+ ratings

🎮 Game Programming 🧩 Design Patterns 🏗️ Software Architecture ⚡ Performance Optimization 🔗 Decoupling

Learning Python

by Mark Lutz • 2013

Every Python tool unpacked: data types, functions, and the rules that control your code.

4.02

3k+

🐍 Python Programming 📖 Language Fundamentals 🧱 Data Structures 📂 Code Organization 🌱 Beginner Programmers

Learning Python 87%

Every Python tool unpacked: data types, functions, and the rules that control your code.

by Mark Lutz 2013

4.02

3k+ ratings

🐍 Python Programming 📖 Language Fundamentals 🧱 Data Structures 📂 Code Organization 🌱 Beginner Programmers

The Complete Software Developer's Career Guide

by John Sonmez • 2017

One language, one portfolio, one interview strategy: the sequence that turns learners into hires.

4.02

1k+

💼 Software Careers 🚪 Breaking Into Tech 🎯 Technical Interviews ⌨️ Learning To Code 🧪 Software Testing

The Complete Software Developer's Career Guide Summary

The Complete Software Developer's Career Guide 87%

One language, one portfolio, one interview strategy: the sequence that turns learners into hires.

by John Sonmez 2017

4.02

1k+ ratings

💼 Software Careers 🚪 Breaking Into Tech 🎯 Technical Interviews ⌨️ Learning To Code 🧪 Software Testing

How Linux Works

by Brian Ward • 2004

Linux hides nothing. Its internals are legible, learnable, and waiting for you to take control.

4.18

1k+

🐧 Linux Internals 💻 Operating Systems 🖥️ Command Line 📜 Shell Scripting 🔧 System Administration

How Linux Works 87%

Linux hides nothing. Its internals are legible, learnable, and waiting for you to take control.

by Brian Ward 2004

4.18

1k+ ratings

🐧 Linux Internals 💻 Operating Systems 🖥️ Command Line 📜 Shell Scripting 🔧 System Administration

Operating Systems

by William Stallings • 1991

How UNIX, Linux, and Solaris kernels work inside: from fork() to page faults.

3.72

421

🖥️ Operating Systems 🐧 Unix Internals ⚙️ Kernel Design 💻 Systems Programming 💾 Computer Systems

Operating Systems 87%

How UNIX, Linux, and Solaris kernels work inside: from fork() to page faults.

by William Stallings 1991

3.72

421 ratings

🖥️ Operating Systems 🐧 Unix Internals ⚙️ Kernel Design 💻 Systems Programming 💾 Computer Systems

Computer Science Distilled

by Wladston Ferreira Filho • 2017

The missing CS toolkit for self-taught coders: how to think in algorithms, not just syntax.

4.07

1k+

🧠 Computational Thinking 🧮 Algorithm Design 🗂️ Data Structures 📊 Complexity Analysis 🎲 Probability Theory

Computer Science Distilled 87%

The missing CS toolkit for self-taught coders: how to think in algorithms, not just syntax.

by Wladston Ferreira Filho 2017

4.07

1k+ ratings

🧠 Computational Thinking 🧮 Algorithm Design 🗂️ Data Structures 📊 Complexity Analysis 🎲 Probability Theory

Understanding Software

by Max Kanat-Alexander • 2017

Code that's easy to write is hard to maintain. Here's how to flip that equation.

3.58

179

🛠️ Software Craftsmanship 🧹 Code Quality 🔍 Debugging Methods 🏚️ Technical Debt ⏱️ Developer Productivity

Understanding Software 87%

Code that's easy to write is hard to maintain. Here's how to flip that equation.

by Max Kanat-Alexander 2017

3.58

179 ratings

🛠️ Software Craftsmanship 🧹 Code Quality 🔍 Debugging Methods 🏚️ Technical Debt ⏱️ Developer Productivity

Learning React

by Alex Banks • 2017

React without the chaos: a sequenced path from components to hooks to the production toolchain.

4.07

521

🖥️ Web Development 🧱 Component Architecture 🧮 Functional Programming 📊 State Management ✅ Testing Practices

Learning React 87%

React without the chaos: a sequenced path from components to hooks to the production toolchain.

by Alex Banks 2017

4.07

521 ratings

🖥️ Web Development 🧱 Component Architecture 🧮 Functional Programming 📊 State Management ✅ Testing Practices

Geek Sublime

by Vikram Chandra • 2013

Why great code feels elegant: the answer may lie in ancient Indian aesthetics, not algorithms.

3.28

1k+

💻 Code Aesthetics 🌐 Computing Culture 🪷 Indian Aesthetics 📜 Sanskrit Grammar 👩‍💻 Gender And Tech

Geek Sublime 87%

Why great code feels elegant: the answer may lie in ancient Indian aesthetics, not algorithms.

by Vikram Chandra 2013

3.28

1k+ ratings

💻 Code Aesthetics 🌐 Computing Culture 🪷 Indian Aesthetics 📜 Sanskrit Grammar 👩‍💻 Gender And Tech

Software Engineering

by Ian Sommerville • 1982

From requirements to deployment: the systematic approach to building software that lasts.

3.77

945

🖥️ Software Engineering 🔄 Software Processes 🏃 Agile Methods 📚 Classic Textbooks 🎓 Computer Science Students

Software Engineering 87%

From requirements to deployment: the systematic approach to building software that lasts.

by Ian Sommerville 1982

3.77

945 ratings

🖥️ Software Engineering 🔄 Software Processes 🏃 Agile Methods 📚 Classic Textbooks 🎓 Computer Science Students

Algorithms + Data Structures = Programs

by Niklaus Wirth • 1975

Programs are just data structures shaped by algorithms. Master both, and the rest follows.

4.24

207

🔧 Software Engineering 🧮 Data Structures And Algorithms 📐 Structured Programming 🧩 Modular Design 🐛 Debugging Practices

Algorithms + Data Structures = Programs Summary

Algorithms + Data Structures = Programs 87%

Programs are just data structures shaped by algorithms. Master both, and the rest follows.

by Niklaus Wirth 1975

4.24

207 ratings

🔧 Software Engineering 🧮 Data Structures And Algorithms 📐 Structured Programming 🧩 Modular Design 🐛 Debugging Practices

Python for Informatics

by Charles Severance • 2002

Learn Python by probing data: scrape the web, query databases, and make the file system obey.

3.99

619

🐍 Python Programming 📘 Introductory Programming ℹ️ Informatics 🔄 Data Manipulation 🕸️ Web Scraping

Python for Informatics 87%

Learn Python by probing data: scrape the web, query databases, and make the file system obey.

by Charles Severance 2002

3.99

619 ratings

🐍 Python Programming 📘 Introductory Programming ℹ️ Informatics 🔄 Data Manipulation 🕸️ Web Scraping

PHP and MySQL Web Development

by Luke Welling • 2003

Build a database-backed site with PHP and MySQL: setup, queries, security, and path to production.

3.96

971

🔧 Backend Development 🐘 Php And Mysql 📊 Relational Databases 🗃️ Database Management 🖥️ Lamp Stack

PHP and MySQL Web Development 87%

Build a database-backed site with PHP and MySQL: setup, queries, security, and path to production.

by Luke Welling 2003

3.96

971 ratings

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by Tom Taulli • 2024

Turn English into production code. The tools and prompts that ship features in half the time.

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Turn English into production code. The tools and prompts that ship features in half the time.

by Tom Taulli 2024

3.21

57 ratings

🖥️ Software Development 📝 Prompt Engineering 🤖 Ai-Assisted Coding 🧠 Large Language Models ✨ Generative Ai

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