Programming book recommendations and anti-recommendations
Read OriginalThis article critiques generic 'must-read' book lists and provides a detailed, opinionated guide to programming books. It focuses on topics like algorithms and data structures, explaining why they are useful and comparing specific books (e.g., Dasgupta, Skiena, CLRS) based on their teaching style, practicality, and target audience, including which to read and which to avoid.
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