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Re: Ask HN: What's the best programming book you've read recently?

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Post by ocfx »

abcd_f wrote: post #49
lukasm wrote: post #16

Code Complete has pretty good bang per page, especially if you are beginner. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Code-Complete-Practical-Handbook-Con...

This is the most disappointing programming book I have ever had a misfortune to buy. If you ever read any UML / Rational Software books - this is right up there in terms of sucking all joy out of programming, putting a blue collar and tie on you and then strangling you to death with soul-less trivialization of the software creation process. Horrible, horrible book. If you like K&R books, stay the hell away from Code…

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Re: Ask HN: What's the best programming book you've read recently?

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Post by will_work4tears »

why-el wrote: post #27

Effective Java. A very succinct collection of wonderful practices and ideas on how to code great software that you can finish in a couple of days, even if you are on a working schedule. Don't mind the "Java" in the title; I read the book regularly and it applies to pretty much any language capable of some OO. Check the table of contents, it will give you an idea of what to expect from the book.

I've got this right at the top of my wish list. Got a list of other books I gotta finish first though, lol:

Code Complete 2, The Web Application Hacker's Handbook, Algorithms in a Nutshell, and Code.

Not to mention an Arduino book - but I'll probably get Effective Java and read it first.

Re: Ask HN: What's the best programming book you've read recently?

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Post by will_work4tears »

stopachka wrote: post #25

Effective Javascript.

Been reading this one on my Kindle app, but it seems very "entry level" so far. You know of any good Intermediate to Advanced JS books out there? I have Test Driven JavaScript Development by Christian Johansen that I've dug into a bit, but have yet to finish (it's got some more "advanced" stuff I guess, currying, etc).

Re: Ask HN: What's the best programming book you've read recently?

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Post by stusmall »

Serow225 wrote: post #28

C Primer Plus and Expert C Programming. I wish there was a book similar to the latter that covered C99/11.

Have you tried C Programming: A Modern Approach? It is very good with C99 but there is no C11. My only problem is that it spends too much time for people who are new to C.

Re: Ask HN: What's the best programming book you've read recently?

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Post by Serow225 »

stusmall wrote: post #58
Serow225 wrote: post #28

C Primer Plus and Expert C Programming. I wish there was a book similar to the latter that covered C99/11.

Have you tried C Programming: A Modern Approach? It is very good with C99 but there is no C11. My only problem is that it spends too much time for people who are new to C.

Not yet, I'll take a look - thanks!

Re: Ask HN: What's the best programming book you've read recently?

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Post by draker »

will_work4tears wrote: post #56
stopachka wrote: post #25

Effective Javascript.

Been reading this one on my Kindle app, but it seems very "entry level" so far. You know of any good Intermediate to Advanced JS books out there? I have Test Driven JavaScript Development by Christian Johansen that I've dug into a bit, but have yet to finish (it's got some more "advanced" stuff I guess, currying, etc).

Those two books are recommended in this blog post; there are a few other resources mentioned you may want to look into.

http://javascriptissexy.com/learn-intermediate-and-advanced-...

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