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Computer Science Book Summaries

More Joel on Software
by Joel Spolsky • 2008
Further Thoughts on Diverse and Occasionally Related Matters That Will Prove of Interest to Software Developers, Designers, and ... or Ill Luck, Work with Them in Some Capacity
4.05
500+
Programming
Software
Computer Science
More Joel on Software Summary
More Joel on Software
Further Thoughts on Diverse and Occasionally Related Matters That Will Prove of Interest to Software Developers, Designers, and ... or Ill Luck, Work with Them in Some Capacity
by Joel Spolsky 2008 320 pages
4.05
500+ ratings
Programming
Software
Computer Science
Neural Networks, Fuzzy Logic And Genetic Algorithms
by S. Rajasekaran • 2004
Synthesis And Applications
4.21
151
Computer Science
Artificial Intelligence
Neural Networks, Fuzzy Logic And Genetic Algorithms Summary
Neural Networks, Fuzzy Logic And Genetic Algorithms
Synthesis And Applications
by S. Rajasekaran 2004 627 pages
4.21
151 ratings
Computer Science
Artificial Intelligence
Linux for Beginners
by Jason Cannon • 2014
4.02
339
Computer Science
Computers
Technology
Linux for Beginners Summary
Linux for Beginners
by Jason Cannon 2014 147 pages
4.02
339 ratings
Computer Science
Computers
Technology
Hackers & Painters
by Paul Graham • 2004
Big Ideas from the Computer Age
4.05
9k+
Business
Programming
Technology
Hackers & Painters Summary
Hackers & Painters
Big Ideas from the Computer Age
by Paul Graham 2004 272 pages
4.05
9k+ ratings
Business
Programming
Technology
No Tech Hacking
by Johnny Long • 2007
A Guide to Social Engineering, Dumpster Diving, and Shoulder Surfing
3.94
220
Hackers
Computer Science
Technology
No Tech Hacking Summary
No Tech Hacking
A Guide to Social Engineering, Dumpster Diving, and Shoulder Surfing
by Johnny Long 2007 384 pages
3.94
220 ratings
Hackers
Computer Science
Technology
Domain-Driven Design Quickly
by Floyd Marinescu • 2006
3.59
500+
Programming
Technology
Software
Domain-Driven Design Quickly Summary
Domain-Driven Design Quickly
by Floyd Marinescu 2006 104 pages
3.59
500+ ratings
Programming
Technology
Software
Software Architect’s Handbook
by Joseph Ingeno • 2018
Become a successful software architect by implementing effective architecture concepts
4.08
61
Architecture
Software
Programming
Software Architect’s Handbook Summary
Software Architect’s Handbook
Become a successful software architect by implementing effective architecture concepts
by Joseph Ingeno 2018 596 pages
4.08
61 ratings
Architecture
Software
Programming
Computational Thinking
by Peter J. Denning • 2019
3.63
304
Computer Science
Science
Philosophy
Computational Thinking Summary
Computational Thinking
by Peter J. Denning 2019 246 pages
3.63
304 ratings
Computer Science
Science
Philosophy
Writing Secure Code
by Michael Howard • 2001
4.01
372
Programming
Computer Science
Technical
Writing Secure Code Summary
Writing Secure Code
by Michael Howard 2001 768 pages
4.01
372 ratings
Programming
Computer Science
Technical
14 Habits of Highly Productive Developers
by Zeno Rocha • 2020
4.00
500+
Programming
Computer Science
Productivity
14 Habits of Highly Productive Developers Summary
14 Habits of Highly Productive Developers
by Zeno Rocha 2020 158 pages
4.00
500+ ratings
Programming
Computer Science
Productivity
Programming Elixir
by Dave Thomas • 2013
Functional |> Concurrent |> Pragmatic |> Fun
4.28
500+
Programming
Technology
Computer Science
Programming Elixir Summary
Programming Elixir
Functional |> Concurrent |> Pragmatic |> Fun
by Dave Thomas 2013 287 pages
4.28
500+ ratings
Programming
Technology
Computer Science
Docker
by Karl Matthias • 2015
Up & Running: Shipping Reliable Containers in Production
3.77
459
Programming
Technology
Computer Science
Docker Summary
Docker
Up & Running: Shipping Reliable Containers in Production
by Karl Matthias 2015 232 pages
3.77
459 ratings
Programming
Technology
Computer Science
The Book of Why
by Judea Pearl • 2018
The New Science of Cause and Effect
3.93
6k+
Science
Philosophy
Artificial Intelligence
The Book of Why Summary
The Book of Why
The New Science of Cause and Effect
by Judea Pearl 2018 432 pages
3.93
6k+ ratings
Science
Philosophy
Artificial Intelligence
Metasploit
by David Kennedy • 2011
The Penetration Tester's Guide
4.07
500+
Hackers
Computer Science
Technology
Metasploit Summary
Metasploit
The Penetration Tester's Guide
by David Kennedy 2011 328 pages
4.07
500+ ratings
Hackers
Computer Science
Technology
The Go Programming Language
by Alan A.A. Donovan • 2015
4.43
1k+
Programming
Technology
Computer Science
The Go Programming Language Summary
The Go Programming Language
by Alan A.A. Donovan 2015 380 pages
4.43
1k+ ratings
Programming
Technology
Computer Science
Learn Python 3 the Hard Way
by Zed A. Shaw • 2017
A Very Simple Introduction to the Terrifyingly Beautiful World of Computers and Code
3.92
500+
Programming
Computer Science
Coding
Learn Python 3 the Hard Way Summary
Learn Python 3 the Hard Way
A Very Simple Introduction to the Terrifyingly Beautiful World of Computers and Code
by Zed A. Shaw 2017 319 pages
3.92
500+ ratings
Programming
Computer Science
Coding
Designing Distributed Systems
by Brendan Burns • 2018
Patterns and Paradigms for Scalable, Reliable Services
3.58
500+
Technology
Programming
Computer Science
Designing Distributed Systems Summary
Designing Distributed Systems
Patterns and Paradigms for Scalable, Reliable Services
by Brendan Burns 2018 162 pages
3.58
500+ ratings
Technology
Programming
Computer Science
Learning React
by Alex Banks • 2017
Functional Web Development with React and Redux
4.07
500+
Programming
Technology
Technical
Learning React Summary
Learning React
Functional Web Development with React and Redux
by Alex Banks 2017 350 pages
4.07
500+ ratings
Programming
Technology
Technical
Introduction To Machine Learning
by Ethem Alpaydin • 2004
3.78
251
Computer Science
Artificial Intelligence
Textbooks
Introduction To Machine Learning Summary
Introduction To Machine Learning
by Ethem Alpaydin 2004 415 pages
3.78
251 ratings
Computer Science
Artificial Intelligence
Textbooks
The Art of Unit Testing
by Roy Osherove • 2009
with examples in C#
4.09
1k+
Programming
Software
Computer Science
The Art of Unit Testing Summary
The Art of Unit Testing
with examples in C#
by Roy Osherove 2009 266 pages
4.09
1k+ ratings
Programming
Software
Computer Science
jQuery
by Earle Castledine • 2010
Novice to Ninja
3.92
500+
Programming
Technology
Website Design
jQuery Summary
jQuery
Novice to Ninja
by Earle Castledine 2010 407 pages
3.92
500+ ratings
Programming
Technology
Website Design
Programming Javascript Applications
by Eric Elliott • 2014
Robust Web Architecture With Node, Html5, and Modern Js Libraries
3.63
160
Programming
Software
Coding
Programming Javascript Applications Summary
Programming Javascript Applications
Robust Web Architecture With Node, Html5, and Modern Js Libraries
by Eric Elliott 2014 300 pages
3.63
160 ratings
Programming
Software
Coding
Defensive Security Handbook
by Lee Brotherston • 2017
Best Practices for Securing Infrastructure
3.90
141
Technical
Technology
Software
Defensive Security Handbook Summary
Defensive Security Handbook
Best Practices for Securing Infrastructure
by Lee Brotherston 2017 282 pages
3.90
141 ratings
Technical
Technology
Software
Mastering Regular Expressions
by Jeffrey E.F. Friedl • 1997
4.16
2k+
Programming
Computer Science
Technology
Mastering Regular Expressions Summary
Mastering Regular Expressions
by Jeffrey E.F. Friedl 1997 400 pages
4.16
2k+ ratings
Programming
Computer Science
Technology
The Design of the UNIX Operating System
by Maurice J. Bach • 1986
4.25
500+
Computer Science
Programming
Technology
The Design of the UNIX Operating System Summary
The Design of the UNIX Operating System
by Maurice J. Bach 1986 471 pages
4.25
500+ ratings
Computer Science
Programming
Technology
Effective Programming
by Jeff Atwood • 2012
More Than Writing Code
3.91
500+
Programming
Technical
Technology
Effective Programming Summary
Effective Programming
More Than Writing Code
by Jeff Atwood 2012 278 pages
3.91
500+ ratings
Programming
Technical
Technology
JavaScript Enlightenment
by Cody Lindley • 2012
From Library User to JavaScript Developer
3.54
189
Programming
Technology
Technical
JavaScript Enlightenment Summary
JavaScript Enlightenment
From Library User to JavaScript Developer
by Cody Lindley 2012 164 pages
3.54
189 ratings
Programming
Technology
Technical
Practical Kanban
by Klaus Leopold • 2017
From Team Focus to Creating Value
4.48
117
Management
Leadership
Business
Practical Kanban Summary
Practical Kanban
From Team Focus to Creating Value
by Klaus Leopold 2017 353 pages
4.48
117 ratings
Management
Leadership
Business
Tribe of Hackers
by Marcus J. Carey • 2019
Cybersecurity Advice from the Best Hackers in the World
3.90
262
Technology
Hackers
Computer Science
Tribe of Hackers Summary
Tribe of Hackers
Cybersecurity Advice from the Best Hackers in the World
by Marcus J. Carey 2019 412 pages
3.90
262 ratings
Technology
Hackers
Computer Science
A Common-Sense Guide to Data Structures and Algorithms
by Jay Wengrow • 2017
Level Up Your Core Programming Skills
4.39
500+
Programming
Computer Science
Technology
A Common-Sense Guide to Data Structures and Algorithms Summary
A Common-Sense Guide to Data Structures and Algorithms
Level Up Your Core Programming Skills
by Jay Wengrow 2017 222 pages
4.39
500+ ratings
Programming
Computer Science
Technology
Programming Interviews Exposed
by John Mongan • 2000
Secrets to Landing Your Next Job
3.96
1k+
Programming
Computer Science
Technology
Programming Interviews Exposed Summary
Programming Interviews Exposed
Secrets to Landing Your Next Job
by John Mongan 2000 336 pages
3.96
1k+ ratings
Programming
Computer Science
Technology
Code That Fits in Your Head
by Mark Seemann • 2021
Heuristics for Software Engineering
4.09
298
Programming
Technology
Software
Code That Fits in Your Head Summary
Code That Fits in Your Head
Heuristics for Software Engineering
by Mark Seemann 2021 406 pages
4.09
298 ratings
Programming
Technology
Software
Programming Rust
by Jim Blandy • 2015
Fast, Safe Systems Development
4.63
500+
Programming
Computer Science
Technology
Programming Rust Summary
Programming Rust
Fast, Safe Systems Development
by Jim Blandy 2015 735 pages
4.63
500+ ratings
Programming
Computer Science
Technology
Kotlin in Action
by Dmitry Jemerov • 2016
4.41
500+
Programming
Technology
Computer Science
Kotlin in Action Summary
Kotlin in Action
by Dmitry Jemerov 2016 360 pages
4.41
500+ ratings
Programming
Technology
Computer Science
CEH Certified Ethical Hacker All-in-One Exam Guide
by Matt Walker • 2011
3.97
297
Technology
Hackers
Reference
CEH Certified Ethical Hacker All-in-One Exam Guide Summary
CEH Certified Ethical Hacker All-in-One Exam Guide
by Matt Walker 2011 395 pages
3.97
297 ratings
Technology
Hackers
Reference
The Swift Programming Language
by Apple Inc. • 2014
4.15
479
Programming
Computer Science
Technology
The Swift Programming Language Summary
The Swift Programming Language
by Apple Inc. 2014 500 pages
4.15
479 ratings
Programming
Computer Science
Technology
Cloud Computing For Dummies
by Judith Hurwitz • 2009
3.40
134
Computer Science
Technology
Cloud Computing For Dummies Summary
Cloud Computing For Dummies
by Judith Hurwitz 2009 336 pages
3.40
134 ratings
Computer Science
Technology
Architecting for Scale
by Lee Atchison • 2016
High Availability for Your Growing Applications
3.57
229
Technology
Architecture
Software
Architecting for Scale Summary
Architecting for Scale
High Availability for Your Growing Applications
by Lee Atchison 2016 228 pages
3.57
229 ratings
Technology
Architecture
Software
The Art of Debugging with GDB, DDD and Eclipse
by Norman Matloff • 2007
3.91
106
Programming
Computer Science
Ebooks
The Art of Debugging with GDB, DDD and Eclipse Summary
The Art of Debugging with GDB, DDD and Eclipse
by Norman Matloff 2007 280 pages
3.91
106 ratings
Programming
Computer Science
Ebooks
Threat Modeling
by Adam Shostack • 2014
Designing for Security
4.07
286
Technology
Programming
Computer Science
Threat Modeling Summary
Threat Modeling
Designing for Security
by Adam Shostack 2014 624 pages
4.07
286 ratings
Technology
Programming
Computer Science
12 Essential Skills for Software Architects
by Dave Hendricksen • 2011
3.67
124
Architecture
Programming
Technology
12 Essential Skills for Software Architects Summary
12 Essential Skills for Software Architects
by Dave Hendricksen 2011 280 pages
3.67
124 ratings
Architecture
Programming
Technology
The Missing README
by Chris Riccomini • 2021
A Guide for the New Software Engineer
4.40
437
Programming
Technology
Software
The Missing README Summary
The Missing README
A Guide for the New Software Engineer
by Chris Riccomini 2021 288 pages
4.40
437 ratings
Programming
Technology
Software
Kotlin for Android Developers
by Antonio Leiva • 2016
Learn Kotlin the easy way while developing an Android App
3.85
183
Programming
Technical
Computer Science
Kotlin for Android Developers Summary
Kotlin for Android Developers
Learn Kotlin the easy way while developing an Android App
by Antonio Leiva 2016 240 pages
3.85
183 ratings
Programming
Technical
Computer Science
Graph Databases
by Ian Robinson • 2013
New Opportunities for Connected Data
3.64
437
Computer Science
Programming
Technology
Graph Databases Summary
Graph Databases
New Opportunities for Connected Data
by Ian Robinson 2013 238 pages
3.64
437 ratings
Computer Science
Programming
Technology
HTML5 for Web Designers
by Jeremy Keith • 2010
3.98
3k+
Design
Website Design
Web
HTML5 for Web Designers Summary
HTML5 for Web Designers
by Jeremy Keith 2010
3.98
3k+ ratings
Design
Website Design
Web
Fluent React
by Tejas Kumar • 2024
Build Fast, Performant, and Intuitive Web Applications
4.13
38
Programming
Computer Science
Software
Fluent React Summary
Fluent React
Build Fast, Performant, and Intuitive Web Applications
by Tejas Kumar 2024 334 pages
4.13
38 ratings
Programming
Computer Science
Software
Cybersecurity for Small Networks
by Seth Enoka • 2022
A Guide for the Reasonably Paranoid
4.08
52
Software
Computer Science
Technology
Cybersecurity for Small Networks Summary
Cybersecurity for Small Networks
A Guide for the Reasonably Paranoid
by Seth Enoka 2022 221 pages
4.08
52 ratings
Software
Computer Science
Technology
Lean Architecture
by James O. Coplien • 2010
for Agile Software Development
3.23
178
Programming
Technical
Architecture
Lean Architecture Summary
Lean Architecture
for Agile Software Development
by James O. Coplien 2010 384 pages
3.23
178 ratings
Programming
Technical
Architecture
Operating Systems
by William Stallings • 1991
Internals and Design Principles
3.72
421
Computer Science
Programming
Technical
Operating Systems Summary
Operating Systems
Internals and Design Principles
by William Stallings 1991 818 pages
3.72
421 ratings
Computer Science
Programming
Technical
Paradigms of Artificial Intelligence Programming
by Peter Norvig • 1991
Case Studies in Common Lisp
4.33
500+
Programming
Computer Science
Artificial Intelligence
Paradigms of Artificial Intelligence Programming Summary
Paradigms of Artificial Intelligence Programming
Case Studies in Common Lisp
by Peter Norvig 1991 976 pages
4.33
500+ ratings
Programming
Computer Science
Artificial Intelligence
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