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The C Programming Language
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4.44 avg rating — 11,241 ratings
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The UNIX Programming Environment
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Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs
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Introduction to Algorithms
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Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship
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4.36 avg rating — 23,213 ratings
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The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master
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4.33 avg rating — 23,767 ratings
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Extreme Programming Explained: Embrace Change (The XP Series)
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Test-Driven Development: By Example
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Refactoring: Improving the Design of Existing Code
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UML Distilled: A Brief Guide to the Standard Object Modeling Language
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Clean Architecture
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Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software
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Domain-Driven Design: Tackling Complexity in the Heart of Software
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The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering
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Concrete Mathematics: A Foundation for Computer Science
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The Art of Computer Programming, Volumes 1-4A Boxed Set
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4.74 avg rating — 235 ratings
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