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Computer Science Book Summaries

Mastering Blockchain
by Imran Bashir • 2017
Distributed Ledgers, Decentralization and Smart Contracts Explained
4.37
298
Computer Science
Technology
Programming
Mastering Blockchain Summary
Mastering Blockchain
Distributed Ledgers, Decentralization and Smart Contracts Explained
by Imran Bashir 2017 540 pages
4.37
298 ratings
Computer Science
Technology
Programming
Black Hat Python
by Justin Seitz • 2014
Python Programming for Hackers and Pentesters
4.11
500+
Hackers
Programming
Technology
Black Hat Python Summary
Black Hat Python
Python Programming for Hackers and Pentesters
by Justin Seitz 2014 171 pages
4.11
500+ ratings
Hackers
Programming
Technology
Our Final Invention
by James Barrat • 2013
Artificial Intelligence and the End of the Human Era
3.72
3k+
Science
Artificial Intelligence
Technology
Our Final Invention Summary
Our Final Invention
Artificial Intelligence and the End of the Human Era
by James Barrat 2013 322 pages
3.72
3k+ ratings
Science
Artificial Intelligence
Technology
Structured Computer Organization
by Andrew S. Tanenbaum • 1976
4.04
500+
Computer Science
Programming
Textbooks
Structured Computer Organization Summary
Structured Computer Organization
by Andrew S. Tanenbaum 1976 813 pages
4.04
500+ ratings
Computer Science
Programming
Textbooks
Linux Basics for Hackers
by OccupyTheWeb • 2018
Getting Started with Networking, Scripting, and Security in Kali
4.12
500+
Hackers
Programming
Technology
Linux Basics for Hackers Summary
Linux Basics for Hackers
Getting Started with Networking, Scripting, and Security in Kali
by OccupyTheWeb 2018 248 pages
4.12
500+ ratings
Hackers
Programming
Technology
Hello World
by Hannah Fry • 2018
Being Human in the Age of Algorithms
4.11
11k+
Science
Technology
Artificial Intelligence
Hello World Summary
Hello World
Being Human in the Age of Algorithms
by Hannah Fry 2018 256 pages
4.11
11k+ ratings
Science
Technology
Artificial Intelligence
Learning Python
by Mark Lutz • 2013
4.02
3k+
Programming
Computer Science
Reference
Learning Python Summary
Learning Python
by Mark Lutz 2013 700 pages
4.02
3k+ ratings
Programming
Computer Science
Reference
Docker Deep Dive
by Nigel Poulton • 2017
Zero to Docker in a single book
4.24
500+
Technology
Programming
Computer Science
Docker Deep Dive Summary
Docker Deep Dive
Zero to Docker in a single book
by Nigel Poulton 2017 418 pages
4.24
500+ ratings
Technology
Programming
Computer Science
Python Data Science Handbook
by Jake VanderPlas • 2016
Essential Tools for Working with Data
4.29
500+
Programming
Computer Science
Technical
Python Data Science Handbook Summary
Python Data Science Handbook
Essential Tools for Working with Data
by Jake VanderPlas 2016 548 pages
4.29
500+ ratings
Programming
Computer Science
Technical
Site Reliability Engineering
by Betsy Beyer • 2016
How Google Runs Production Systems
4.21
2k+
Technology
Programming
Computer Science
Site Reliability Engineering Summary
Site Reliability Engineering
How Google Runs Production Systems
by Betsy Beyer 2016 550 pages
4.21
2k+ ratings
Technology
Programming
Computer Science
The Linux Programming Interface
by Michael Kerrisk • 2010
A Linux and UNIX System Programming Handbook
4.63
500+
Programming
Computer Science
Technology
The Linux Programming Interface Summary
The Linux Programming Interface
A Linux and UNIX System Programming Handbook
by Michael Kerrisk 2010 1552 pages
4.63
500+ ratings
Programming
Computer Science
Technology
You Look Like a Thing and I Love You
by Janelle Shane • 2019
How Artificial Intelligence Works and Why It's Making the World a Weirder Place
4.11
4k+
Science
Artificial Intelligence
Technology
You Look Like a Thing and I Love You Summary
You Look Like a Thing and I Love You
How Artificial Intelligence Works and Why It's Making the World a Weirder Place
by Janelle Shane 2019 272 pages
4.11
4k+ ratings
Science
Artificial Intelligence
Technology
The Hacker Playbook
by Peter Kim • 2014
Practical Guide to Penetration Testing
3.97
476
Hackers
Technology
Computer Science
The Hacker Playbook Summary
The Hacker Playbook
Practical Guide to Penetration Testing
by Peter Kim 2014 294 pages
3.97
476 ratings
Hackers
Technology
Computer Science
Refactoring
by Martin Fowler • 1999
Improving the Design of Existing Code
4.24
8k+
Programming
Technology
Computer Science
Refactoring Summary
Refactoring
Improving the Design of Existing Code
by Martin Fowler 1999 431 pages
4.24
8k+ ratings
Programming
Technology
Computer Science
The Code Book
by Simon Singh • 1999
The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography
4.30
29k+
Science
History
Mathematics
The Code Book Summary
The Code Book
The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography
by Simon Singh 1999 432 pages
4.30
29k+ ratings
Science
History
Mathematics
Building Secure and Reliable Systems
by Heather Adkins • 2020
Best Practices for Designing, Implementing, and Maintaining Systems
3.89
199
Technology
Technical
Programming
Building Secure and Reliable Systems Summary
Building Secure and Reliable Systems
Best Practices for Designing, Implementing, and Maintaining Systems
by Heather Adkins 2020 541 pages
3.89
199 ratings
Technology
Technical
Programming
The Robert C. Martin Clean Code Collection
by Robert C. Martin • 2011
4.48
500+
Programming
Coding
Computer Science
The Robert C. Martin Clean Code Collection Summary
The Robert C. Martin Clean Code Collection
by Robert C. Martin 2011 699 pages
4.48
500+ ratings
Programming
Coding
Computer Science
Python Tricks
by Dan Bader • 2017
A Buffet of Awesome Python Features
4.43
1k+
Programming
Computer Science
Coding
Python Tricks Summary
Python Tricks
A Buffet of Awesome Python Features
by Dan Bader 2017 301 pages
4.43
1k+ ratings
Programming
Computer Science
Coding
Cybersecurity and Cyberwar
by P.W. Singer • 2013
What Everyone Needs to Know®
3.83
1k+
Technology
Politics
Science
Cybersecurity and Cyberwar Summary
Cybersecurity and Cyberwar
What Everyone Needs to Know®
by P.W. Singer 2013 320 pages
3.83
1k+ ratings
Technology
Politics
Science
Algorithms + Data Structures = Programs
by Niklaus Wirth • 1975
4.24
207
Programming
Computer Science
Algorithms
Algorithms + Data Structures = Programs Summary
Algorithms + Data Structures = Programs
by Niklaus Wirth 1975 366 pages
4.24
207 ratings
Programming
Computer Science
Algorithms
Implementing Domain-Driven Design
by Vaughn Vernon • 2013
4.05
1k+
Programming
Technology
Software
Implementing Domain-Driven Design Summary
Implementing Domain-Driven Design
by Vaughn Vernon 2013 656 pages
4.05
1k+ ratings
Programming
Technology
Software
The Elements of User Experience
by Jesse James Garrett • 2002
User-Centered Design for the Web
4.01
4k+
Design
Business
Website Design
The Elements of User Experience Summary
The Elements of User Experience
User-Centered Design for the Web
by Jesse James Garrett 2002 240 pages
4.01
4k+ ratings
Design
Business
Website Design
The Site Reliability Workbook
by Betsy Beyer • 2018
Practical Ways to Implement SRE
4.36
405
Technology
Programming
Software
The Site Reliability Workbook Summary
The Site Reliability Workbook
Practical Ways to Implement SRE
by Betsy Beyer 2018 512 pages
4.36
405 ratings
Technology
Programming
Software
Designing Machine Learning Systems
by Chip Huyen • 2022
An Iterative Process for Production-Ready Applications
4.45
1k+
Artificial Intelligence
Technology
Computer Science
Designing Machine Learning Systems Summary
Designing Machine Learning Systems
An Iterative Process for Production-Ready Applications
by Chip Huyen 2022 368 pages
4.45
1k+ ratings
Artificial Intelligence
Technology
Computer Science
Real-World Bug Hunting
by Peter Yaworski • 2019
A Field Guide to Web Hacking
4.20
143
Hackers
Technology
Programming
Real-World Bug Hunting Summary
Real-World Bug Hunting
A Field Guide to Web Hacking
by Peter Yaworski 2019 264 pages
4.20
143 ratings
Hackers
Technology
Programming
The Elements of Statistical Learning
by Trevor Hastie • 2001
Data Mining, Inference, and Prediction
4.43
1k+
Mathematics
Computer Science
Science
The Elements of Statistical Learning Summary
The Elements of Statistical Learning
Data Mining, Inference, and Prediction
by Trevor Hastie 2001 552 pages
4.43
1k+ ratings
Mathematics
Computer Science
Science
Pragmatic Thinking and Learning
by Andy Hunt • 2008
Refactor Your Wetware
4.12
4k+
Programming
Psychology
Self Help
Pragmatic Thinking and Learning Summary
Pragmatic Thinking and Learning
Refactor Your Wetware
by Andy Hunt 2008 251 pages
4.12
4k+ ratings
Programming
Psychology
Self Help
Kubernetes Patterns
by Bilgin Ibryam • 2019
Reusable Elements for Designing Cloud-Native Applications
4.31
216
Technology
Programming
Computer Science
Kubernetes Patterns Summary
Kubernetes Patterns
Reusable Elements for Designing Cloud-Native Applications
by Bilgin Ibryam 2019 266 pages
4.31
216 ratings
Technology
Programming
Computer Science
DAMA-DMBOK
by DAMA International • 2017
Data Management Body of Knowledge
4.15
172
Business
Computer Science
Technology
DAMA-DMBOK Summary
DAMA-DMBOK
Data Management Body of Knowledge
by DAMA International 2017 588 pages
4.15
172 ratings
Business
Computer Science
Technology
Java Concurrency in Practice
by Brian Goetz • 2005
4.48
2k+
Programming
Technology
Computer Science
Java Concurrency in Practice Summary
Java Concurrency in Practice
by Brian Goetz 2005 432 pages
4.48
2k+ ratings
Programming
Technology
Computer Science
Grokking Algorithms An Illustrated Guide For Programmers and Other Curious People
by Aditya Y. Bhargava • 2015
4.41
5k+
Programming
Computer Science
Technology
Grokking Algorithms An Illustrated Guide For Programmers and Other Curious People Summary
Grokking Algorithms An Illustrated Guide For Programmers and Other Curious People
by Aditya Y. Bhargava 2015 256 pages
4.41
5k+ ratings
Programming
Computer Science
Technology
Think Like a Programmer
by V. Anton Spraul • 2012
An Introduction to Creative Problem Solving
3.87
500+
Programming
Computer Science
Coding
Think Like a Programmer Summary
Think Like a Programmer
An Introduction to Creative Problem Solving
by V. Anton Spraul 2012 233 pages
3.87
500+ ratings
Programming
Computer Science
Coding
Digital Design
by M. Morris Mano • 1984
3.98
500+
Computer Science
Engineering
Textbooks
Digital Design Summary
Digital Design
by M. Morris Mano 1984 516 pages
3.98
500+ ratings
Computer Science
Engineering
Textbooks
Code Complete
by Steve McConnell • 1993
A Practical Handbook of Software Construction
4.30
9k+
Programming
Computer Science
Technology
Code Complete Summary
Code Complete
A Practical Handbook of Software Construction
by Steve McConnell 1993 914 pages
4.30
9k+ ratings
Programming
Computer Science
Technology
Program or Be Programmed
by Douglas Rushkoff • 2010
Ten Commands for a Digital Age
3.72
1k+
Technology
Philosophy
Programming
Program or Be Programmed Summary
Program or Be Programmed
Ten Commands for a Digital Age
by Douglas Rushkoff 2010 152 pages
3.72
1k+ ratings
Technology
Philosophy
Programming
Why Machines Learn
by Anil Ananthaswamy • 2024
The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI
4.38
1k+
Artificial Intelligence
Science
Technology
Why Machines Learn Summary
Why Machines Learn
The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI
by Anil Ananthaswamy 2024 480 pages
4.38
1k+ ratings
Artificial Intelligence
Science
Technology
Fluent Python
by Luciano Ramalho • 2015
Clear, Concise, and Effective Programming
4.62
1k+
Programming
Computer Science
Technology
Fluent Python Summary
Fluent Python
Clear, Concise, and Effective Programming
by Luciano Ramalho 2015 850 pages
4.62
1k+ ratings
Programming
Computer Science
Technology
Working Effectively with Legacy Code
by Michael C. Feathers • 2004
4.14
4k+
Programming
Technology
Computer Science
Working Effectively with Legacy Code Summary
Working Effectively with Legacy Code
by Michael C. Feathers 2004 464 pages
4.14
4k+ ratings
Programming
Technology
Computer Science
Practical Statistics for Data Scientists
by Peter Bruce • 2017
50 Essential Concepts
4.02
500+
Computer Science
Mathematics
Programming
Practical Statistics for Data Scientists Summary
Practical Statistics for Data Scientists
50 Essential Concepts
by Peter Bruce 2017 315 pages
4.02
500+ ratings
Computer Science
Mathematics
Programming
Just for Fun
by Linus Torvalds • 2001
The Story of an Accidental Revolutionary
3.96
4k+
Biography
Technology
Computer Science
Just for Fun Summary
Just for Fun
The Story of an Accidental Revolutionary
by Linus Torvalds 2001 288 pages
3.96
4k+ ratings
Biography
Technology
Computer Science
Clean Code in Python
by Mariano Anaya • 2018
Refactor your legacy code base
4.09
130
Programming
Technology
Computer Science
Clean Code in Python Summary
Clean Code in Python
Refactor your legacy code base
by Mariano Anaya 2018 332 pages
4.09
130 ratings
Programming
Technology
Computer Science
Python for Data Analysis
by Wes McKinney • 2011
Data Wrangling with pandas, NumPy, and Jupyter
4.17
2k+
Programming
Computer Science
Technology
Python for Data Analysis Summary
Python for Data Analysis
Data Wrangling with pandas, NumPy, and Jupyter
by Wes McKinney 2011 579 pages
4.17
2k+ ratings
Programming
Computer Science
Technology
Zero Trust Networks
by Evan Gilman • 2017
Building Secure Systems in Untrusted Networks
4.03
217
Technology
Programming
Technical
Zero Trust Networks Summary
Zero Trust Networks
Building Secure Systems in Untrusted Networks
by Evan Gilman 2017 238 pages
4.03
217 ratings
Technology
Programming
Technical
Software Architecture Patterns for Serverless Systems
by John Gilbert • 2021
Architecting for innovation with events, autonomous services, and micro frontends
4.29
24
Architecture
Computer Science
Software Architecture Patterns for Serverless Systems Summary
Software Architecture Patterns for Serverless Systems
Architecting for innovation with events, autonomous services, and micro frontends
by John Gilbert 2021 432 pages
4.29
24 ratings
Architecture
Computer Science
What Is ChatGPT Doing... and Why Does It Work?
by Stephen Wolfram • 2023
3.85
1k+
Artificial Intelligence
Science
Technology
What Is ChatGPT Doing... and Why Does It Work? Summary
What Is ChatGPT Doing... and Why Does It Work?
by Stephen Wolfram 2023 143 pages
3.85
1k+ ratings
Artificial Intelligence
Science
Technology
Storytelling with Data
by Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic • 2019
Let's Practice!
4.47
179
Business
Design
Technical
Storytelling with Data Summary
Storytelling with Data
Let's Practice!
by Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic 2019 448 pages
4.47
179 ratings
Business
Design
Technical
Data Structures and Algorithms Made Easy in Java
by Narasimha Karumanchi • 2011
Data Structure and Algorithmic Puzzles
4.17
471
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Computer Science
Algorithms
Data Structures and Algorithms Made Easy in Java Summary
Data Structures and Algorithms Made Easy in Java
Data Structure and Algorithmic Puzzles
by Narasimha Karumanchi 2011 391 pages
4.17
471 ratings
Programming
Computer Science
Algorithms
Computer Power and Human Reason
by Joseph Weizenbaum • 1976
From Judgment to Calculation
4.31
294
Philosophy
Science
Technology
Computer Power and Human Reason Summary
Computer Power and Human Reason
From Judgment to Calculation
by Joseph Weizenbaum 1976 300 pages
4.31
294 ratings
Philosophy
Science
Technology
Laravel
by Matt Stauffer • 2016
Up and Running: A Framework for Building Modern PHP Apps
4.43
188
Programming
Technology
Computer Science
Laravel Summary
Laravel
Up and Running: A Framework for Building Modern PHP Apps
by Matt Stauffer 2016 454 pages
4.43
188 ratings
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Technology
Computer Science
The Software Engineer's Guidebook
by Gergely Orosz • 2023
Navigating senior, tech lead, and staff engineer positions at tech companies and startups
4.08
500+
Technology
Programming
Software
The Software Engineer's Guidebook Summary
The Software Engineer's Guidebook
Navigating senior, tech lead, and staff engineer positions at tech companies and startups
by Gergely Orosz 2023 413 pages
4.08
500+ ratings
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