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The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master (Paperback)
by (shelved 27 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.33 — 24,024 ratings — published 1999
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Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship (Paperback)
by (shelved 23 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.35 — 23,413 ratings — published 2007
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The C Programming Language The C Programming Language (Paperback)
by (shelved 23 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.44 — 11,333 ratings — published 1978
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Code Complete: A Practical Handbook of Software Construction Code Complete: A Practical Handbook of Software Construction (Paperback)
by (shelved 22 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.30 — 9,481 ratings — published 1993
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Introduction to Algorithms Introduction to Algorithms (Hardcover)
by (shelved 19 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.35 — 9,319 ratings — published 1989
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Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (Paperback)
by (shelved 18 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.47 — 4,855 ratings — published 1984
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Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software (Hardcover)
by (shelved 18 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.20 — 11,949 ratings — published 1994
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The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering (Paperback)
by (shelved 17 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.01 — 15,061 ratings — published 1975
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Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software (Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.40 — 10,560 ratings — published 1999
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The Art of Computer Programming, Volume 1: Fundamental Algorithms The Art of Computer Programming, Volume 1: Fundamental Algorithms (Hardcover)
by (shelved 13 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.38 — 1,887 ratings — published 1973
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Penguin Random House Python Crash Course Penguin Random House Python Crash Course (Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.36 — 3,115 ratings — published 2015
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Refactoring: Improving the Design of Existing Code Refactoring: Improving the Design of Existing Code (Hardcover)
by (shelved 12 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.24 — 8,836 ratings — published 1999
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Effective Java Effective Java (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.51 — 8,064 ratings — published 2001
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JavaScript: The Good Parts JavaScript: The Good Parts (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.23 — 8,661 ratings — published 2008
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Automate the Boring Stuff with Python: Practical Programming for Total Beginners Automate the Boring Stuff with Python: Practical Programming for Total Beginners (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.28 — 3,167 ratings — published 2014
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Programming Pearls Programming Pearls (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.20 — 3,220 ratings — published 1986
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The C++ Programming Language The C++ Programming Language (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.10 — 4,025 ratings — published 1986
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JavaScript: The Definitive Guide JavaScript: The Definitive Guide (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.07 — 3,396 ratings — published 1996
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Working Effectively with Legacy Code Working Effectively with Legacy Code (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.14 — 4,678 ratings — published 2004
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Effective C++: 55 Specific Ways to Improve Your Programs and Designs Effective C++: 55 Specific Ways to Improve Your Programs and Designs (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.40 — 3,355 ratings — published 1991
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The Clean Coder: A Code of Conduct for Professional Programmers The Clean Coder: A Code of Conduct for Professional Programmers (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.26 — 9,257 ratings — published 2011
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C++: How to Program C++: How to Program (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 3.97 — 1,296 ratings — published 2014
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Agile Web Development with Rails, 1st Edition Agile Web Development with Rails, 1st Edition (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 3.86 — 2,229 ratings — published 2005
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Grokking Algorithms An Illustrated Guide For Programmers and Other Curious People Grokking Algorithms An Illustrated Guide For Programmers and Other Curious People (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.42 — 5,372 ratings — published 2015
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A Philosophy of Software Design A Philosophy of Software Design (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.22 — 4,460 ratings — published 2018
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The Phoenix Project: A Novel About IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win The Phoenix Project: A Novel About IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.26 — 49,947 ratings — published 2013
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Designing Data-Intensive Applications Designing Data-Intensive Applications (ebook)
by (shelved 6 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.70 — 10,548 ratings — published 2015
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Head First Java Head First Java (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.24 — 4,210 ratings — published 2006
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HTML and CSS: Design and Build Websites HTML and CSS: Design and Build Websites (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.30 — 4,891 ratings — published 2011
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Eloquent JavaScript: A Modern Introduction to Programming Eloquent JavaScript: A Modern Introduction to Programming (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.14 — 3,222 ratings — published 2010
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More Effective C++: 35 New Ways to Improve Your Programs and Designs More Effective C++: 35 New Ways to Improve Your Programs and Designs (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.33 — 1,072 ratings — published 1995
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Learning Python Learning Python (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.01 — 3,207 ratings — published 2013
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The Rust Programming Language The Rust Programming Language (ebook)
by (shelved 5 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.50 — 1,800 ratings — published
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Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.12 — 34,928 ratings — published 2016
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Fluent Python: Clear, Concise, and Effective Programming Fluent Python: Clear, Concise, and Effective Programming (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.62 — 1,777 ratings — published 2015
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The Little Schemer The Little Schemer (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.28 — 1,984 ratings — published 1974
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Expert C Programming: Deep C Secrets Expert C Programming: Deep C Secrets (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.33 — 851 ratings — published 1994
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Effective Modern C++: 42 Specific Ways to Improve Your Use of C++11 and C++14 Effective Modern C++: 42 Specific Ways to Improve Your Use of C++11 and C++14 (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.56 — 1,580 ratings — published 2014
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Think Python Think Python (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.12 — 1,667 ratings — published
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Learning Perl Learning Perl (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 3.99 — 1,862 ratings — published 1993
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Introduction to the Theory of Computation Introduction to the Theory of Computation (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.24 — 2,103 ratings — published 1996
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Programming in Scala: A Comprehensive Step-by-step Guide Programming in Scala: A Comprehensive Step-by-step Guide (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.22 — 1,661 ratings — published 2008
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Programming: Principles and Practice Using C++ Programming: Principles and Practice Using C++ (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.22 — 511 ratings — published
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The Practice of Programming (Addison-Wesley Professional Computing Series) The Practice of Programming (Addison-Wesley Professional Computing Series)
by (shelved 5 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.12 — 1,936 ratings — published 1999
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Algorithms Algorithms (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.42 — 1,825 ratings — published 1983
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Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.20 — 4,448 ratings — published 1994
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The Joy of Clojure The Joy of Clojure (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.17 — 961 ratings — published 2010
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The Art of Computer Programming: Volume 3: Sorting and Searching The Art of Computer Programming: Volume 3: Sorting and Searching (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.42 — 512 ratings — published 1973
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The Art of Computer Programming, Volume 2: Seminumerical Algorithms The Art of Computer Programming, Volume 2: Seminumerical Algorithms (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.43 — 525 ratings — published 1969
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The AWK Programming Language The AWK Programming Language (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as computer-programming)
avg rating 4.31 — 248 ratings — published 1988
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