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Introduction to Algorithms Introduction to Algorithms (Hardcover)
by (shelved 860 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.35 — 9,334 ratings — published 1989
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The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master (Paperback)
by (shelved 802 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.33 — 24,161 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 768 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.35 — 23,498 ratings — published 2007
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Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (Paperback)
by (shelved 685 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.47 — 4,864 ratings — published 1984
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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 673 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.40 — 10,630 ratings — published 1999
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Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software (Hardcover)
by (shelved 550 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.20 — 11,957 ratings — published 1994
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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 524 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.12 — 35,192 ratings — published 2016
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Designing Data-Intensive Applications Designing Data-Intensive Applications (ebook)
by (shelved 499 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.70 — 10,683 ratings — published 2015
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The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering (Paperback)
by (shelved 472 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.01 — 15,124 ratings — published 1975
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Code Complete: A Practical Handbook of Software Construction Code Complete: A Practical Handbook of Software Construction (Paperback)
by (shelved 453 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.30 — 9,488 ratings — published 1993
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The C Programming Language The C Programming Language (Paperback)
by (shelved 443 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.44 — 11,359 ratings — published 1978
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Refactoring: Improving the Design of Existing Code (Addison-wesley Object Technology Series) Refactoring: Improving the Design of Existing Code (Addison-wesley Object Technology Series)
by (shelved 393 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.24 — 8,850 ratings — published 1999
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Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach (Hardcover)
by (shelved 380 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.21 — 4,467 ratings — published 1994
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The Algorithm Design Manual The Algorithm Design Manual (Hardcover)
by (shelved 361 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.34 — 2,685 ratings — published 1997
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Introduction to the Theory of Computation Introduction to the Theory of Computation (Hardcover)
by (shelved 335 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.24 — 2,112 ratings — published 1996
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Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools (Hardcover)
by (shelved 331 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.10 — 3,026 ratings — published 1986
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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 318 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.41 — 5,438 ratings — published 2015
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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 315 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.38 — 1,886 ratings — published 1973
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Cracking the Coding Interview: 150 Programming Questions and Solutions Cracking the Coding Interview: 150 Programming Questions and Solutions (Paperback)
by (shelved 297 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.33 — 6,921 ratings — published 2008
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Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective (Hardcover)
by (shelved 284 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.46 — 1,145 ratings — published 2002
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Head First Design Patterns Head First Design Patterns (Paperback)
by (shelved 283 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.30 — 9,028 ratings — published 2004
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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 263 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.26 — 9,273 ratings — published 2011
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Algorithms Algorithms (Hardcover)
by (shelved 259 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.42 — 1,827 ratings — published 1983
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Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid (Paperback)
by (shelved 255 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.29 — 52,774 ratings — published 1979
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Concrete Mathematics: A Foundation for Computer Science Concrete Mathematics: A Foundation for Computer Science (Hardcover)
by (shelved 242 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.34 — 1,870 ratings — published 1988
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Domain-Driven Design: Tackling Complexity in the Heart of Software Domain-Driven Design: Tackling Complexity in the Heart of Software (Hardcover)
by (shelved 239 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.15 — 5,823 ratings — published 2003
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Clean Architecture Clean Architecture (Paperback)
by (shelved 237 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.21 — 7,118 ratings — published 2017
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Modern Operating Systems Modern Operating Systems (Hardcover)
by (shelved 233 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.15 — 2,194 ratings — published 1992
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Operating Systems: Three Easy Pieces Operating Systems: Three Easy Pieces (Paperback)
by (shelved 216 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.70 — 831 ratings — published 2012
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The Elements Of Computing Systems: Building A Modern Computer From First Principles The Elements Of Computing Systems: Building A Modern Computer From First Principles (Hardcover)
by (shelved 216 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.54 — 960 ratings — published 2005
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Working Effectively with Legacy Code Working Effectively with Legacy Code (Paperback)
by (shelved 206 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.14 — 4,679 ratings — published 2004
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Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach (Hardcover)
by (shelved 203 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.08 — 2,246 ratings — published 2000
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Programming Pearls Programming Pearls (Paperback)
by (shelved 203 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.20 — 3,224 ratings — published 1986
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The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography (Paperback)
by (shelved 200 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.30 — 29,085 ratings — published 1999
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Computer Networks Computer Networks (Hardcover)
by (shelved 192 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.12 — 2,412 ratings — published 1981
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Operating System Concepts Operating System Concepts (Hardcover)
by (shelved 188 times as computer-science)
avg rating 3.90 — 2,205 ratings — published 1985
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Effective Java Effective Java (Paperback)
by (shelved 187 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.51 — 8,074 ratings — published 2001
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Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies (Hardcover)
by (shelved 182 times as computer-science)
avg rating 3.85 — 21,130 ratings — published 2014
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Deep Learning Deep Learning (ebook)
by (shelved 181 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.43 — 2,132 ratings — published 2016
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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 180 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.26 — 50,248 ratings — published 2013
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Building Microservices: Designing Fine-Grained Systems Building Microservices: Designing Fine-Grained Systems (Paperback)
by (shelved 176 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.22 — 5,208 ratings — published 2014
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A Philosophy of Software Design A Philosophy of Software Design (Paperback)
by (shelved 164 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.22 — 4,563 ratings — published 2018
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Patterns of Enterprise Application Architecture Patterns of Enterprise Application Architecture (Hardcover)
by (shelved 157 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.11 — 3,891 ratings — published 2002
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The C++ Programming Language The C++ Programming Language (Hardcover)
by (shelved 156 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.10 — 4,029 ratings — published 1986
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The Annotated Turing: A Guided Tour Through Alan Turing's Historic Paper on Computability and the Turing Machine The Annotated Turing: A Guided Tour Through Alan Turing's Historic Paper on Computability and the Turing Machine (Paperback)
by (shelved 153 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.27 — 1,181 ratings — published 2008
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JavaScript: The Good Parts JavaScript: The Good Parts (Paperback)
by (shelved 151 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.23 — 8,668 ratings — published 2008
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The Art of Computer Programming, Volumes 1-3 Boxed Set The Art of Computer Programming, Volumes 1-3 Boxed Set (Boxed Set - Hardcover)
by (shelved 140 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.49 — 771 ratings — published 1998
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Computer Organization & Design: The Hardware/Software Interface Computer Organization & Design: The Hardware/Software Interface (Hardcover)
by (shelved 139 times as computer-science)
avg rating 3.98 — 1,701 ratings — published 1993
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Don't Make Me Think, Revisited: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability (Voices That Matter) Don't Make Me Think, Revisited: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability (Voices That Matter)
by (shelved 138 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.24 — 30,780 ratings — published 2000
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Test-Driven Development: By Example Test-Driven Development: By Example (Paperback)
by (shelved 138 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.10 — 4,406 ratings — published 2002
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Alan J. Perlis
“What's in your hands I think and hope is intelligence: the ability to see the machine as more than when you were first led up to it that you can make it more.”
Alan J. Perlis

“There are 2 hard problems in computer science: cache invalidation, naming things, and off-by-1 errors.”
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