turnofthecrank.com — Over the years I have read many programming related books, and there are a few that really should be required reading for anyone who develops software. All of these books are language-neutral and cover ideas that pertain to any kind of programming.
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mercurysquadDec 2, 2006
It's toooo mathematical.
1021Dec 2, 2006
mercury, I read this book as well and needed to point out that the art of Cryptography at it's core implies an understanding of the mathematical functions used in creating security methods. With that said, you are right in saying that for an "Applied" book, it does contain a lot more mathematics than code fragments. Still, a great book, I wouldn't go without reading it if you are into the security field, etc.
sam1amDec 2, 2006
Here's a recommendation for CLRS. Thought back when I first read it it was just CLR..
amikael9999Dec 2, 2006
C is the foundation:<a class="user" href="http://freecomputerbooks.com/langCBooksIndex.html">http://freecomputerbooks.com/langCBooksIndex.html</a>
amikael9999Dec 2, 2006
Just found the Knuth's new book (vol 4):<a class="user" href="http://freecomputerbooks.com/compscProgramsBooksIndex.html">http://freecomputerbooks.com/compscProgramsBooksIndex.html</a>
nj10iiDec 3, 2006
What, no pissing out the fires by Fred U Kuthe?
dotnetskyDec 3, 2006
Crap. I'm too busy writing code to read any more of this stuff. Good list though.
gilesrobertsDec 3, 2006
Well if you're too busy writing code I'd suggest you do take some time out to start learning again. You'll find you're less busy but getting more work done.
suburbandaveDec 4, 2006
What about Steve Krug's "Don't Make Me Think!". Sure it's geared to web design, but it can be applied to just about anything. It's about making the interface intuitive. Ever go to the store and push the door to leave only to smack your head on the glass because you were supposed to pull, but the hanlde 'looks' like it's a push?