I'm interested in learning more of the math behind computer science, partly so I can dip into Knuth's TAOCP without my head spinning too much. I've tried going through Concrete Mathematics but it's a little too much for me unfortunately. Are there books out there below this one but well above Math for Dummies? I own discrete math book...
What books and environments would you recommend for a person not new to programming but new to C? ...
I have some good books on database theory (covering relational calculus, tuples, normal forms etc.) but I'd like a nuts-and-bolts text on appropriate database design: appropriate schema design choices and practical issues that come up in the field. Not so much theory oriented but from the perspective of being in the trenches. Could y...
My programming experience: I know Java, understand OOP and know some recursion. I would like to learn how to write "scripts" for text processing, file handling and stuff like that. I'm fine with learning either Ruby or Python for this. I want a book that focuses on what I've mentioned above but most books just teach more than that (OOP,...
Possible Duplicate: What are some of your oldest programming books that you still use? I was just listening to the SO podcast number 69 and Jeff and Joel finished up talking about "Code Complete" by Steve McConnell (sanitised Amazon link). Joel suggested that someone with ten years' experience who read the book would: agree wi...
I'm looking for good books on concurrent programming in C in the Unix environment. They need to cover classic concurrency, Unix multi-processing, and POSIX thread. Most of the books I have found are not for C or Unix. Keep in mind that I am not expecting one book to cover all of that though it would be great if such a book existed. The ...
I am having a little trouble understanding how entity framework works. I am reading "Entity Framework" by Oreilly for the second time. I am not sure if its me or the book that is the problem. But I have never had a problem reading any programming book probably with the exception of XSLT 2.0. Do you guys have any books or resources that i...
I googled and also checked amazon but have not found any book on this subject, so is there any book out there on Pyobjc? If not then from where i should start? ...
Which are the best dissection based learning books for C++? I found that Ira Pohl's C++ by Dissection is good. Are there any other good ones like these. Thanks ...
O'Reilly has a interesting book series with essays on computer science related topics. The series consist of 6 titles. Beautiful Code Beautiful Architecture Beautiful Testing Beautiful Teams Beautiful Security Beautiful Data What are your experiences with these books? Are they all interesting to a general programming audience? (plea...
Hi, I am looking for Best book on data-structures in Java, I know there are few good books on Data structures but they are from C++ perspective and am looking from Java perspective. Thanks. ...
I'm going to convince our managers to order Pragmatic Programmers bookshelf. If I backup my idea with some success stories from you or your company, I think they'll listen more carefully :). Or maybe vice versa: if you say it was total waste for you, I may give up with my intention. Wanted to ask this question directly to /\ndy Hunt, bu...
I've been a long time lurker on SO. This is the best place I thought would could give me some suggestions. I've been programming in Java for about 2-3 years now and want to take the turn towards webservices. So far I've been working with Swing/Web development using Struts2 Framework. I am looking for some reading material suggestions...
anyone knows somewhere to download some E-Book to learn F#? ...
Hello people!!! Can someone recommend me a good book about threading in .Net, im using the 3.5 framework and working with Visual Basic. Thanks in advance ...
I was wondering if anyone knew of any books published on the topic of REFAL programming language? I know there were a couple of conferences in NYC many years ago, but have not been able to find any books on the topic. ...
Are there any solutions somewhere for the exercises in this book? "The C Programming Language Ansi C Second Ed" Kernighan; Ritchie. ISBN10: 0131103628 ISBN13: 9780131103627 ...
Do you know any good resources where I can read and learn about ontology, semantics and web mining? It could be a book, a website or any other resource. ...
Can anyone suggest any mathematical or programming books that have helped you progress in your learning whilst completing the project Euler problems? Even some suggestions for study areas or appropriate websites would be much appreciated. Background So far I've done a fair few of the Project Euler problems (I'm close to level 3). For t...
What do you think is the best resource for learning Java Graphics? (I would like a book but any good websites are also welcome). ...