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Introduction to Algorithms Introduction to Algorithms (Hardcover)
by (shelved 856 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.35 — 9,309 ratings — published 1989
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The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master (Paperback)
by (shelved 796 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.33 — 23,978 ratings — published 1999
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Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship (Paperback)
by (shelved 771 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.36 — 23,380 ratings — published 2007
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Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (Paperback)
by (shelved 680 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.47 — 4,851 ratings — published 1984
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Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software (Paperback)
by (shelved 674 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.40 — 10,537 ratings — published 1999
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Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software (Hardcover)
by (shelved 549 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.20 — 11,942 ratings — published 1994
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Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions (Hardcover)
by (shelved 522 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.12 — 34,849 ratings — published 2016
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Designing Data-Intensive Applications Designing Data-Intensive Applications (ebook)
by (shelved 493 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.70 — 10,495 ratings — published 2015
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The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering (Paperback)
by (shelved 470 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.01 — 15,040 ratings — published 1975
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Code Complete: A Practical Handbook of Software Construction Code Complete: A Practical Handbook of Software Construction (Paperback)
by (shelved 454 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.30 — 9,479 ratings — published 1993
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The C Programming Language The C Programming Language (Paperback)
by (shelved 441 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.44 — 11,312 ratings — published 1978
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Refactoring: Improving the Design of Existing Code Refactoring: Improving the Design of Existing Code (Hardcover)
by (shelved 392 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.24 — 8,835 ratings — published 1999
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Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach (Hardcover)
by (shelved 379 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.20 — 4,445 ratings — published 1994
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The Algorithm Design Manual The Algorithm Design Manual (Hardcover)
by (shelved 356 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.34 — 2,683 ratings — published 1997
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Introduction to the Theory of Computation Introduction to the Theory of Computation (Hardcover)
by (shelved 337 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.24 — 2,104 ratings — published 1996
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Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools (Hardcover)
by (shelved 333 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.10 — 3,024 ratings — published 1986
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Grokking Algorithms An Illustrated Guide For Programmers and Other Curious People Grokking Algorithms An Illustrated Guide For Programmers and Other Curious People (Paperback)
by (shelved 316 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.41 — 5,362 ratings — published 2015
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The Art of Computer Programming, Volume 1: Fundamental Algorithms The Art of Computer Programming, Volume 1: Fundamental Algorithms (Hardcover)
by (shelved 312 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.38 — 1,887 ratings — published 1973
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Cracking the Coding Interview: 150 Programming Questions and Solutions Cracking the Coding Interview: 150 Programming Questions and Solutions (Paperback)
by (shelved 297 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.33 — 6,908 ratings — published 2008
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Head First Design Patterns Head First Design Patterns (Paperback)
by (shelved 283 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.30 — 9,009 ratings — published 2004
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Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective (Hardcover)
by (shelved 280 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.46 — 1,135 ratings — published 2002
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The Clean Coder: A Code of Conduct for Professional Programmers The Clean Coder: A Code of Conduct for Professional Programmers (Paperback)
by (shelved 263 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.26 — 9,242 ratings — published 2011
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Algorithms Algorithms (Hardcover)
by (shelved 257 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.42 — 1,825 ratings — published 1983
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Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid (Paperback)
by (shelved 254 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.29 — 52,448 ratings — published 1979
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Concrete Mathematics: A Foundation for Computer Science Concrete Mathematics: A Foundation for Computer Science (Hardcover)
by (shelved 241 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.34 — 1,864 ratings — published 1988
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Domain-Driven Design: Tackling Complexity in the Heart of Software Domain-Driven Design: Tackling Complexity in the Heart of Software (Hardcover)
by (shelved 238 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.15 — 5,803 ratings — published 2003
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Modern Operating Systems Modern Operating Systems (Hardcover)
by (shelved 234 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.15 — 2,190 ratings — published 1992
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Clean Architecture Clean Architecture (Paperback)
by (shelved 233 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.22 — 7,038 ratings — published 2017
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The Elements Of Computing Systems: Building A Modern Computer From First Principles The Elements Of Computing Systems: Building A Modern Computer From First Principles (Hardcover)
by (shelved 215 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.54 — 947 ratings — published 2005
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Operating Systems: Three Easy Pieces Operating Systems: Three Easy Pieces (Paperback)
by (shelved 212 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.71 — 807 ratings — published 2012
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Working Effectively with Legacy Code Working Effectively with Legacy Code (Paperback)
by (shelved 207 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.14 — 4,678 ratings — published 2004
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Programming Pearls Programming Pearls (Paperback)
by (shelved 203 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.20 — 3,216 ratings — published 1986
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Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach (Hardcover)
by (shelved 201 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.08 — 2,235 ratings — published 2000
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The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography (Paperback)
by (shelved 199 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.30 — 28,902 ratings — published 1999
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Computer Networks Computer Networks (Hardcover)
by (shelved 192 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.12 — 2,407 ratings — published 1981
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Operating System Concepts Operating System Concepts (Hardcover)
by (shelved 189 times as computer-science)
avg rating 3.90 — 2,199 ratings — published 1985
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Effective Java Effective Java (Paperback)
by (shelved 184 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.51 — 8,064 ratings — published 2001
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Deep Learning Deep Learning (ebook)
by (shelved 182 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.44 — 2,112 ratings — published 2016
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Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies (Hardcover)
by (shelved 181 times as computer-science)
avg rating 3.85 — 20,915 ratings — published 2014
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The Phoenix Project: A Novel About IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win The Phoenix Project: A Novel About IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win (Hardcover)
by (shelved 181 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.26 — 49,854 ratings — published 2013
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Building Microservices: Designing Fine-Grained Systems Building Microservices: Designing Fine-Grained Systems (Paperback)
by (shelved 176 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.22 — 5,191 ratings — published 2014
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A Philosophy of Software Design A Philosophy of Software Design (Paperback)
by (shelved 164 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.22 — 4,427 ratings — published 2018
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Patterns of Enterprise Application Architecture Patterns of Enterprise Application Architecture (Hardcover)
by (shelved 158 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.12 — 3,886 ratings — published 2002
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The C++ Programming Language The C++ Programming Language (Hardcover)
by (shelved 153 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.10 — 4,023 ratings — published 1986
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The Annotated Turing: A Guided Tour Through Alan Turing's Historic Paper on Computability and the Turing Machine The Annotated Turing: A Guided Tour Through Alan Turing's Historic Paper on Computability and the Turing Machine (Paperback)
by (shelved 151 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.27 — 1,171 ratings — published 2008
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JavaScript: The Good Parts JavaScript: The Good Parts (Paperback)
by (shelved 150 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.23 — 8,661 ratings — published 2008
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The Art of Computer Programming, Volumes 1-3 Boxed Set The Art of Computer Programming, Volumes 1-3 Boxed Set (Boxed Set - Hardcover)
by (shelved 142 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.49 — 771 ratings — published 1998
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Computer Organization & Design: The Hardware/Software Interface Computer Organization & Design: The Hardware/Software Interface (Hardcover)
by (shelved 139 times as computer-science)
avg rating 3.97 — 1,697 ratings — published 1993
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Test-Driven Development: By Example Test-Driven Development: By Example (Paperback)
by (shelved 139 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.10 — 4,399 ratings — published 2002
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Don't Make Me Think, Revisited: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability (Voices That Matter) Don't Make Me Think, Revisited: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability (Voices That Matter)
by (shelved 137 times as computer-science)
avg rating 4.24 — 30,643 ratings — published 2000
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