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fret logic: Mar 8, 2005; roffle

What are some good resources/books on programming theory?

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fret logic: Mar 8, 2005; roffle

6174 posted:

What aspect are you interested in? Algorithms? Data structures? Programming Languages (either specific language or in general)? Program design? Numerical Analysis? Operating Systems? Something else?

Also a bit about your background may help so you don't get recommended something that is either too simple or too hard.

I'm just a CS freshman with little to no background in anything beyond basic Java/C syntax. Was just wanting to get some basic theory in my head while I'm learning these languages.

# ¿ Feb 24, 2008 09:24

fret logic: Mar 8, 2005; roffle

6174 posted:

In that case I'd recommend two books. First, The Practice of Programming by Kernighan and Pike. It will help get some good practices in your head and is a good choice for someone still pretty new to programming. Second is Code Complete by McConnell. It is a handbook of practical advice.

I'll check those out, thanks! Should I wait until I have a language down pretty well to read Code Complete?

Avenging Dentist posted:

If you want some "deep" theory, check out Knuth's "Art of Computer Programming" series (be warned, they are very, very math-heavy).

# ¿ Feb 24, 2008 09:50

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