Questions on books related to programming, software development, computer science, etc. Do not ask for book recommendations; review the existing questions, as many popular books already have questions about them.
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JavaFX Book | Learn JavaFX More In Depth [closed]
JavaFX is a constantly changing thing, but appears to have been mostly standardized by Oracle releasing most of it as open source (and the rest to follow very shortly), and JavaFX becoming part of the ...
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Books on Python equivalent to 'The design and evolution of C++', 'ruminations on C++', etc [closed]
If one wants to master C++ there are a host of books worth reading - Modern C++ Design, The Design and Evolution of C++, Ruminations on C++, Exceptional C++ and so on - are there equivalent books for ...
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What does Uncle Bob mean by 'noun phrase names'?
I am reading Clean Code by Uncle Bob. Because I am not a native-English speaker, I couldn't understand following statement:
Classes and objects should have noun or noun phrase names like
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Where can I ask for programming book recommendations? [migrated]
As a programmer, I usually learn new skills by reading books. It seems like stackoverflow consider book recommendations questions as not constructive. Where can I look for book recommendations, mainly ...
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will an assembly language book for intel x86 processor be compatible with amd processors?
I'm wanting to get an assembly book to learn assembly, and was wandering if i get a book for intel x86 processor will there be any problems assembling the code on an amd processor?
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Can you give me any book recommendations for knockout and backbone JavaScript libraries? [closed]
Can anyone recommend a great intro book for knockout.js and also backbone.js? And then also an advanced book for both?
Thanks!
If this isn't the place to ask this, please point me in the right ...
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Are programming books in other languages useful for Python?
I'm a self-taught intermediate Python programmer; I frequently come across popular books on software development and programming written in other languages (often Java).
Typical examples:
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Unix development self-tuition; books and getting started [closed]
I'm a professional Java EE programmer and also develop in Objective-C for iOS.
I want to move into Unix development, starting on applications and maybe moving into drivers or Kernel later. I'm ...
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Preliminary Ruby Resources [closed]
I've been programming with PHP for awhile as both a professional/hobbyist and would like to learn Ruby as well. I was going to pick up Agile Web Development with Rails and was wondering if there is ...
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The Pragmatic Programmer - learn new framework instead of language? [closed]
The book "The pragmatic Programmer" recommends in its first chapters to learn at least one new programming language a year. The reason is, languages solve the same problems in different approaches, so ...
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MySQL for application developers [closed]
I am an application developer and we plan to use MySQL.
My question is what would be the best book to familiarize with this specific database for a non-dba person?
I am not looking for a book on SQL. ...
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C# The Complete Reference by Schildt: does it matter about using an older edition? [closed]
So i'm learning C# and want to get really great book that I can rely on to gain my knowledge of the language from. I've picked C# The Complete Reference by Schildt. The first and second editions can ...
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How to learn (master?) Visual Studio 2012 [closed]
What are good resources/books for learning this beast?
I quickly get overwhelmed when I get inside it (VS 2012 Ultimate), and feel overwhelmed that I'll never be able to fully learn it. There ...
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Effective Java for experienced Java programmers?
I own and read 'Java Puzzlers', 'Clean Code' and GOF's 'Design Patterns' and more specific technology books however I have not yet read 'Effective Java'. Whenever I see a list of must read books I ...
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kindle paperwhite [closed]
How good is the kindle paperwhite to read programming e-books?, I was looking info but anyone gives any answer from the own experience, and the current answers are outdated (> 2 years)
It is a kindle ...
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What's the difference in content between Chris Okasaki's 1996 thesis and 1999 book, Purely Functional Data Structures?
I want to read Purely Functional Data Structures. I've easily found the thesis (which is freely available as a PDF), but see that there's a book available also. So I'd like to know what the ...
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Best way to find a co-author and a publisher for a book on an open source project? [closed]
This may be an odd question but I am the author of an open-source project and it is becoming clear that the only way to have real adoption is to write a full book on how to properly use the project. ...
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Software Project Management Methodologies Book [closed]
I want to learn about software project management methodologies. There are many books about it. But because the diversity of the books I can't find anything. However I want a book that cover most ...
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Where to go to learn Principals of Programming? [closed]
Can anybody recommend a decent book or website to learn Principals of Programming? I know there is lots out there, but finding the right one with the right information can be awkward when your not ...
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Is there a canonical book on data integration? [closed]
I am currently interested in learning more about using Hadoop to create scalable ETL scripts. As part of that, I want to build a solid understanding of data integration best practices, and the ...
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Why do so many resources on JavaScript discuss the language yet neglect the DOM? [closed]
I would like to preface this question with the fact that I understand that JavaScript being a language means that it has typical language/syntactical things (variables, loop control, arrays, objects, ...
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How to get familiar with “what happens underneath of Java”?
I did not study CS nor IT. I just became a developer, now working with Java. Actually, since I now work with a big company writing high-scalable web applications, I think I need to be better with ...
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“Agile Principles, Patterns, and Practices in C#”: Is this just a .NET-translation of the popular Uncle Bob book? [closed]
I found this book sold on Amazon Agile Principles, Patterns, and Practices in C#, written by Robert C Martin and Micah Martin.
Is it merely a .NET port of the older, more popular Agile Software ...
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good literature for teaching object oriented thinking in C [closed]
Quite often C is the primary platform for the development. And when things are large scale, I have seen partitioning of the system as different objects is quite a natural thing. Some or many of the ...
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What are the differences between Special Edition and the Third Edition of Stroustrup's The C++ Programming Language?
I'm buying a few C++ books after moving from Java. I obviously want to read the reference manual from the man himself, though I cannot tell the difference between these two editions. The special ...
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Books on Artificial Intelligence in C or C++? [closed]
I have been looking to learn Artificial Intelligence but I can't seem to find a book that teaches concepts of AI in C/C++. I have searched long and hard. Most books are written for Lisp hackers/Prolog ...
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What are some good resources for learning about file systems? [closed]
I'd like to learn about file system design at a very detailed level. I'm currently in a graduate level operating systems course, and we're currently going over file systems. We mostly discuss papers ...
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Resources on securing domain models? [closed]
I'm have good resources on both security, domain modelling, and architecture patterns. I've noticed a distinct lack of any suggestion of how and where to integrate security into the systems I build. I ...
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How Do I Determine the Value of a Technical book?
I'm interested in finding more books like The Pragmatic Programmer. Rather than the run of the mill, technology-specific books that are out of date by the time they go to press. Can you provide advice ...
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Memory Management/Embedded Management in C [closed]
Im wondering if there is a set or a few good books/Tutorials/Etc.. that go into Memory Management/Allocation Specifically (or at least have a good dedicated section to it) when it comes to C. This is ...
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Is the book “Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs” a good read for Java programmers? [closed]
This may be subjective and likely to be closed but I still wanted to know if its really helpfull to read Structure and Interpretation of Computer programs.
Structure and Interpretation of Computer ...
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Topics for covering in-depth programming knowledge [closed]
I pursued my bachelors' degree in business administration, but my interest in Information Technology led me to acquire some knowledge of PHP programming and MySQL database. I find programming so ...
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“Documenting Software Architectures” differences between first and second ed [closed]
I know that this is not a programming question but it is related and I didn't know where else to ask.
How much does the second edition of "Documenting software architectures, views and beyond" by ...
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Good tutorial or book about creating a DSL and interpret it and explaining the computer language parsing and interpreting theory
I'm a seasoned Java dev. I would like to refresh my memory about a topic I was not so good with when I was at university: language parsing and interpreting.
I would like to write a quite basic and ...
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Good resources to understand how a program interacts with machine hardware
I never had any formal education in CS. So after being an average developer for 7 years now, I am feeling the need to understand questions like: What exactly happens when I write a java class. i.e. ...
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Book or open source project with active REST usage [closed]
Found this question. And now I'm interested, where we can see project example with REST architecture?
I have seen a lot of nice books and articles around, but I want an answer like "These guys use ...
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Sharing eBooks within large development teams [closed]
We have a few hundred developers, and want to legally share eBooks in the same vein we used to share hard copy books (someone buys it and it ends up on the bookshelf).
Has anyone solved this in a ...
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Book with some actual software project designed
Do you know a book where an actual software piece is designed as an example and all steps are mentioned?
I assume that I have a project alone so communication of ideas is not an issue.
I'd like to ...
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Moving from VC++ on Windows to g++ on Unix
I recently obtained a contract where I will be doing scientific software development with g++ on Unix platform after many years doing Visual C++ development in Windows. The code itself will be ...
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A good PHP book [closed]
I am interested in PHP and OOP and I am looking for a nice PHP book with lots of examples and simple, easily understandable texts. I know the basics, so I am not a complete beginner, but I am not very ...
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What is the correct order to read these books? [closed]
I'm a junior C# developer, I learned at home and now I got my first job :)
I want to buy these books. But what is the correct order to read these books?
Code Complete: A Practical Handbook of ...
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Popular programming books which have been translated into Russian [closed]
I'm looking for recommendations of popular programming books that have been translated into Russian. I'm talking about books like:
Test-Driven Development by Example by Kent Beck
Code Complete The
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Getting through a lengthy book? [closed]
This may seen like a weird question, but since we're challenged--as engineers--to constantly adapt to changing technologies, we always find ourselves buried in documentation. That said, we also need ...
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Java language book for an experienced programmer? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is there a canonical book for learning Java as an experienced developer?
I am looking for book to get up to speed with (start with) a Java language. I am experienced ...
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Is there a single book that covers the breadth of computer science fundamentals? [closed]
When I did my undergraduate studies in elecrical engineering, there was this book called "Basic Electricity" by Van Valkenburgh. If you read that book cover to cover, your fundamentals in electrical ...
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It's ok to study the C++ from a book that only support the 1998 version of standard?
I have this big book that basically covers all the main aspects of the C++, the problem is that is pretty old according to the C++ standards of today, it's ok to use it?
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Best exception handling practices or recommendations?
I think the two main problems with my programs are my code structure/organization and my error handling. I'm reading Code Complete 2, but I need something to read for working with potential problems.
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Stuff to read up on pricing applications [closed]
I'm about to release an app and I have no idea what would be the ideal pricing point. I'm not sure how pricing high and selling few copies will compare in revenue to pricing low and selling lots of ...
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Good ruby book with exercises? [closed]
I find that I learn the best with a book that has a number of exercises at the end of each chapters. A great example of this is C++ Primer Plus by Stephen Prata or Scientific Programming with Python ...
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Approaching Java/JVM internals
I've programmed in Java for about 8 years and I know the language quite well as a developer, but my goal is to deepen my knowledge of the internals. I've taken undergraduate courses in PL design, but ...
