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Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs

Harold Abelson, Gerald Jay Sussman, Julie Sussman
136 readers · Computing, Mathematics, Learning

nano9 · Sep 10, 2022

Obviously TAOCP, SICP, K&R, and other books in their ranks are better answers.

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Snow Crash

Neal Stephenson
90 readers · Science fiction, Fiction, Computing

nano9 · Sep 10, 2022

Snow Crash

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The C Programming Language

Brian W. Kernighan, Dennis M. Ritchie
73 readers · Computing, History, Writing

nano9 · Sep 10, 2022

Obviously TAOCP, SICP, K&R, and other books in their ranks are better answers.

Ask HN: Which books do you consider real gems in your field of work/study?Original comment ↗

Neuromancer

William Gibson
50 readers · Science fiction, Fiction, Computing

nano9 · Sep 10, 2022

Neuromancer

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Blindsight

Peter Watts
50 readers · Science fiction, Fiction, Psychology

nano9 · Sep 10, 2022

Blindsight

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The Art of Computer Programming

Donald E. Knuth
44 readers · Computing, Mathematics

nano9 · Sep 10, 2022

Obviously TAOCP, SICP, K&R, and other books in their ranks are better answers.

Ask HN: Which books do you consider real gems in your field of work/study?Original comment ↗