Ask HN: What books do you keep on your desk?

Post by gordon_freeman » Wed, Apr 04, 2018, 6:58 PM UTC

jasonkostempski wrote: post #96

falcolas wrote: post #24

Programming Python from O'Reilly. It helps lift my monitor nicely. Honestly, I've yet to find a physical book that has proven to be a useful reference in the long run. Programming languages just change too quickly; it's the web or the code. As for more meta-programming/business/interpersonal books, the few that I've read are not ones I've ever had any real desire to go back to.

"I've yet to find a physical book that has proven to be a useful reference in the long run" Me either, but how else do you signal to other programmers how knowledgeable and well-rounded you are in the field?

Post by jjdredd » Wed, Apr 04, 2018, 6:59 PM UTC

bovermyer wrote: post #85

Kapura wrote: post #62

Currently I have: - Procedural Generation in Game Design - The Art of Halo 3 - PUBG + Cats

What is that last one?

Post by defterGoose » Wed, Apr 04, 2018, 7:01 PM UTC

meifun wrote: post #20

A few Stroustrup books. A few Chinese language books (to help communicate with co-workers) A few Algorithmic Trading related books as well as a few math books. And, laugh if you wish, a few Buddhism books to help remind myself patience, no negative energy, etc. If I am feeling frustrated I can read a few quick thoughts.

Post by ams6110 » Wed, Apr 04, 2018, 7:05 PM UTC

stinos wrote: post #86

Not a book, but an ASCII table comes in handy ever so often

Post by Kajayacht » Wed, Apr 04, 2018, 7:08 PM UTC