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Computer Science Book Summaries

Barbarians Led by Bill Gates
by Jennifer Edstrom • 1998
3.6
163
Business
History
Computers
Barbarians Led by Bill Gates Summary
Barbarians Led by Bill Gates
by Jennifer Edstrom 1998 256 pages
3.6
163 ratings
Business
History
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Soft Skills
by John Sonmez • 2014
The Software Developer's Life Manual
3.84
2k+
Programming
Technology
Computer Science
Soft Skills Summary
Soft Skills
The Software Developer's Life Manual
by John Sonmez 2014 470 pages
3.84
2k+ ratings
Programming
Technology
Computer Science
Algorithms
by Panos Louridas • 2020
4.03
302
Computer Science
Technology
Algorithms
Algorithms Summary
Algorithms
by Panos Louridas 2020 312 pages
4.03
302 ratings
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Algorithms
Async JavaScript
by Trevor Burnham • 2012
4.00
204
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Technology
Computer Science
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Async JavaScript
by Trevor Burnham 2012 84 pages
4.00
204 ratings
Programming
Technology
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Game Development Patterns and Best Practices
by John P. Doran • 2017
Better games, less hassle
3.90
20
Programming
Computer Science
Software
Game Development Patterns and Best Practices Summary
Game Development Patterns and Best Practices
Better games, less hassle
by John P. Doran 2017 361 pages
3.90
20 ratings
Programming
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Software
Introduction to Computation and Programming Using Python
by John V. Guttag • 2013
4.22
500+
Programming
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Computers
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Introduction to Computation and Programming Using Python
by John V. Guttag 2013 280 pages
4.22
500+ ratings
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Python Cookbook
by David Beazley • 2002
4.18
1k+
Programming
Computer Science
Technology
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Python Cookbook
by David Beazley 2002 807 pages
4.18
1k+ ratings
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These Strange New Minds
by Christopher Summerfield • 2025
How AI Learned to Talk and What It Means
4.09
316
Artificial Intelligence
Science
Technology
These Strange New Minds Summary
These Strange New Minds
How AI Learned to Talk and What It Means
by Christopher Summerfield 2025 367 pages
4.09
316 ratings
Artificial Intelligence
Science
Technology
Data Mining Techniques
by Michael J.A. Berry • 1997
For Marketing, Sales, and Customer Support
4.06
233
Business
Computer Science
Research
Data Mining Techniques Summary
Data Mining Techniques
For Marketing, Sales, and Customer Support
by Michael J.A. Berry 1997 464 pages
4.06
233 ratings
Business
Computer Science
Research
Cryptography
by Fred C. Piper • 2002
A Very Short Introduction
3.56
500+
Science
Mathematics
Technology
Cryptography Summary
Cryptography
A Very Short Introduction
by Fred C. Piper 2002 160 pages
3.56
500+ ratings
Science
Mathematics
Technology
Exploring Arduino
by Jeremy Blum • 2013
4.28
281
Engineering
Reference
Technology
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Exploring Arduino
by Jeremy Blum 2013 384 pages
4.28
281 ratings
Engineering
Reference
Technology
Python Programming
by John Zelle • 2003
An Introduction to Computer Science
4.02
483
Programming
Computer Science
Technology
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Python Programming
An Introduction to Computer Science
by John Zelle 2003 528 pages
4.02
483 ratings
Programming
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Technology
97 Things Every Software Architect Should Know
by Richard Monson-Haefel • 2009
3.62
500+
Programming
Technology
Software
97 Things Every Software Architect Should Know Summary
97 Things Every Software Architect Should Know
by Richard Monson-Haefel 2009 220 pages
3.62
500+ ratings
Programming
Technology
Software
CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Seventh Edition
by Mike Meyers • 1999
4.25
500+
Technology
Reference
Technical
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CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Seventh Edition
by Mike Meyers 1999 956 pages
4.25
500+ ratings
Technology
Reference
Technical
Data Structures and Algorithms
by Alfred V. Aho • 1983
3.93
245
Computer Science
Programming
Algorithms
Data Structures and Algorithms Summary
Data Structures and Algorithms
by Alfred V. Aho 1983 448 pages
3.93
245 ratings
Computer Science
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Algorithms
Exam Ref AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
by Cheshire Jim • 2019
4.12
162
Technology
Programming
Computer Science
Exam Ref AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Summary
Exam Ref AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
by Cheshire Jim 2019 304 pages
4.12
162 ratings
Technology
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Computer Science
Beginning Programming with Python For Dummies
by John Paul Mueller • 2014
3.61
143
Programming
Reference
Technology
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Beginning Programming with Python For Dummies
by John Paul Mueller 2014 408 pages
3.61
143 ratings
Programming
Reference
Technology
Doing Data Science
by Cathy O'Neil • 2013
Straight Talk from the Frontline
3.73
500+
Computer Science
Technology
Business
Doing Data Science Summary
Doing Data Science
Straight Talk from the Frontline
by Cathy O'Neil 2013 405 pages
3.73
500+ ratings
Computer Science
Technology
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Learning Agile
by Andrew Stellman • 2013
Understanding Scrum, XP, Lean, and Kanban
4.09
500+
Business
Programming
Management
Learning Agile Summary
Learning Agile
Understanding Scrum, XP, Lean, and Kanban
by Andrew Stellman 2013 417 pages
4.09
500+ ratings
Business
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Management
Seven Concurrency Models in Seven Weeks
by Paul Butcher • 2014
When Threads Unravel
3.82
349
Programming
Technology
Computer Science
Seven Concurrency Models in Seven Weeks Summary
Seven Concurrency Models in Seven Weeks
When Threads Unravel
by Paul Butcher 2014 267 pages
3.82
349 ratings
Programming
Technology
Computer Science
Manage Your Project Portfolio
by Johanna Rothman • 2008
Increase Your Capacity and Finish More Projects
3.72
200
Management
Programming
Business
Manage Your Project Portfolio Summary
Manage Your Project Portfolio
Increase Your Capacity and Finish More Projects
by Johanna Rothman 2008 240 pages
3.72
200 ratings
Management
Programming
Business
Cloud Computing
by Nayan B. Ruparelia • 2016
3.31
159
Technology
Business
Science
Cloud Computing Summary
Cloud Computing
by Nayan B. Ruparelia 2016 278 pages
3.31
159 ratings
Technology
Business
Science
Smashing WordPress
by Thord Daniel Hedengren • 2010
Beyond the Blog
3.76
247
Reference
Website Design
Computers
Smashing WordPress Summary
Smashing WordPress
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by Thord Daniel Hedengren 2010 352 pages
3.76
247 ratings
Reference
Website Design
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Eleventh Hour CISSP®
by Joshua Feldman • 2016
Study Guide
4.25
494
Technology
Computer Science
Business
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Eleventh Hour CISSP®
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by Joshua Feldman 2016 222 pages
4.25
494 ratings
Technology
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CMOS VLSI Design
by Neil H.E. Weste • 2011
A Circuits and Systems Perspective
4.11
142
Textbooks
Engineering
Computer Science
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CMOS VLSI Design
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by Neil H.E. Weste 2011 967 pages
4.11
142 ratings
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Python for Informatics
by Charles Severance • 2002
Exploring Information
3.99
500+
Programming
Reference
Computer Science
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Python for Informatics
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by Charles Severance 2002 244 pages
3.99
500+ ratings
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Effective Unit Testing
by Lasse Koskela • 2012
A guide for Java developers
3.80
118
Programming
Software
Technology
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Effective Unit Testing
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by Lasse Koskela 2012 248 pages
3.80
118 ratings
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Agile Testing
by Lisa Crispin • 2008
A Practical Guide for Testers and Agile Teams
3.82
1k+
Programming
Technology
Software
Agile Testing Summary
Agile Testing
A Practical Guide for Testers and Agile Teams
by Lisa Crispin 2008 533 pages
3.82
1k+ ratings
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Software
Predictive Analytics For Dummies
by Anasse Bari • 2013
3.74
111
Business
Computer Science
Technology
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Predictive Analytics For Dummies
by Anasse Bari 2013 360 pages
3.74
111 ratings
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Confident Data Skills
by Kirill Eremenko • 2018
Master the Fundamentals of Working with Data and Supercharge Your Career
4.12
211
Technology
Business
Programming
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Confident Data Skills
Master the Fundamentals of Working with Data and Supercharge Your Career
by Kirill Eremenko 2018 272 pages
4.12
211 ratings
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Machine Learning Simplified
by Andrew Wolf • 2022
A Gentle Introduction to Supervised Learning
4.87
193
Technology
Coding
Computer Science
Machine Learning Simplified Summary
Machine Learning Simplified
A Gentle Introduction to Supervised Learning
by Andrew Wolf 2022 109 pages
4.87
193 ratings
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Arduino For Dummies
by John Nussey • 2013
3.94
162
Technology
Computer Science
Reference
Arduino For Dummies Summary
Arduino For Dummies
by John Nussey 2013 438 pages
3.94
162 ratings
Technology
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Reference
A People’s History of Computing in the United States
by Joy Lisi Rankin • 2018
3.49
193
History
Technology
Science
A People’s History of Computing in the United States Summary
A People’s History of Computing in the United States
by Joy Lisi Rankin 2018 336 pages
3.49
193 ratings
History
Technology
Science
Cloud Finops
by J.R. Storment • 2019
Collaborative, Real-Time Cloud Financial Management
4.11
184
Technology
Finance
Software
Cloud Finops Summary
Cloud Finops
Collaborative, Real-Time Cloud Financial Management
by J.R. Storment 2019 284 pages
4.11
184 ratings
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Exam Ref 70-410 Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 R2
by Craig Zacker • 2012
3.76
146
Computers
Computer Science
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Exam Ref 70-410 Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 R2
by Craig Zacker 2012 416 pages
3.76
146 ratings
Computers
Computer Science
Domain-Driven Design
by Eric Evans • 2003
Tackling Complexity in the Heart of Software
4.15
5k+
Programming
Technology
Software
Domain-Driven Design Summary
Domain-Driven Design
Tackling Complexity in the Heart of Software
by Eric Evans 2003 560 pages
4.15
5k+ ratings
Programming
Technology
Software
PCs For Dummies
by Dan Gookin • 1992
3.57
111
Reference
Computers
Technology
PCs For Dummies Summary
PCs For Dummies
by Dan Gookin 1992 408 pages
3.57
111 ratings
Reference
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Practices of an Agile Developer
by Venkat Subramaniam • 2006
3.88
1k+
Programming
Computer Science
Technology
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Practices of an Agile Developer
by Venkat Subramaniam 2006 204 pages
3.88
1k+ ratings
Programming
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Technology
Computer Networks and Internets
by Douglas E. Comer • 1996
3.74
131
Computer Science
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Reference
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Computer Networks and Internets
by Douglas E. Comer 1996 768 pages
3.74
131 ratings
Computer Science
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Head First Design Patterns
by Eric Freeman • 2004
4.30
9k+
Programming
Computer Science
Technology
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Head First Design Patterns
by Eric Freeman 2004 638 pages
4.30
9k+ ratings
Programming
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Technology
Algorithm Design
by Jon Kleinberg • 2005
4.17
500+
Computer Science
Algorithms
Programming
Algorithm Design Summary
Algorithm Design
by Jon Kleinberg 2005 864 pages
4.17
500+ ratings
Computer Science
Algorithms
Programming
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by Bjarne Stroustrup • 2008
Principles and Practice Using C++
4.22
500+
Programming
Computer Science
Technical
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Programming
Principles and Practice Using C++
by Bjarne Stroustrup 2008 1236 pages
4.22
500+ ratings
Programming
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Technical
Algorithms of the Intelligent Web
by Haralambos Marmanis • 2009
3.62
130
Programming
Computer Science
Technology
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Algorithms of the Intelligent Web
by Haralambos Marmanis 2009 3445 pages
3.62
130 ratings
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Technology
Learning OpenCV
by Gary Bradski • 2008
Computer Vision with the OpenCV Library
4.01
171
Computer Science
Programming
Reference
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Learning OpenCV
Computer Vision with the OpenCV Library
by Gary Bradski 2008 575 pages
4.01
171 ratings
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Programming
Reference
Object-oriented Programming with C++
by E. Balagurusamy • 1994
3.98
278
Programming
Computer Science
Coding
Object-oriented Programming with C++ Summary
Object-oriented Programming with C++
by E. Balagurusamy 1994 336 pages
3.98
278 ratings
Programming
Computer Science
Coding
Programming the Raspberry Pi
by Simon Monk • 2012
Getting Started with Python
3.82
420
Programming
Technology
Computer Science
Programming the Raspberry Pi Summary
Programming the Raspberry Pi
Getting Started with Python
by Simon Monk 2012 170 pages
3.82
420 ratings
Programming
Technology
Computer Science
Functional Programming for Java Developers
by Dean Wampler • 2011
Tools for Better Concurrency, Abstraction, and Agility
3.27
126
Programming
Computer Science
Technology
Functional Programming for Java Developers Summary
Functional Programming for Java Developers
Tools for Better Concurrency, Abstraction, and Agility
by Dean Wampler 2011 90 pages
3.27
126 ratings
Programming
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Technology
Java Cookbook
by Ian F. Darwin • 2001
Problems and Solutions for Java Developers
3.69
162
Technical
Programming
Technology
Java Cookbook Summary
Java Cookbook
Problems and Solutions for Java Developers
by Ian F. Darwin 2001 638 pages
3.69
162 ratings
Technical
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Python 3 Object-Oriented Programming
by Dusty Phillips • 2010
4.02
247
Programming
Computer Science
Technology
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Python 3 Object-Oriented Programming
by Dusty Phillips 2010 431 pages
4.02
247 ratings
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Data Structures and Algorithms Made Easy
by Narasimha Karumanchi • 2011
4.10
1k+
Programming
Computer Science
Algorithms
Data Structures and Algorithms Made Easy Summary
Data Structures and Algorithms Made Easy
by Narasimha Karumanchi 2011
4.10
1k+ ratings
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Algorithms
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