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Computing and programming manuals

Reference Works

Manuals and textbooks on programming languages, algorithms, operating systems, networks and computer security.

28 books on Computing and programming manuals, recommended by 6 people including Patrick Collison and Mohnish Pabrai.

28 books · 6 experts

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  1. Producing Open Source SoftwareKarl Fogel, 2005
  2. Computer NetworksAndrew Tanenbaum, 1981
  3. Smalltalk-80: The Language and its ImplementationAdele Goldberg, David Robson, 1983
  4. The Art of the Metaobject ProtocolGregor Kiczales, 1991
  5. A Guide to LATEXHelmut Kopka, Patrick W. Daly, 1993

The best books on Computing and programming manuals 28

Producing Open Source SoftwareProducing Open Source Software
T3 Producing Open Source Software
Karl Fogel · 2005
The operational manual for running a project and its sponsors.
Open Library
Computer NetworksComputer Networks
T4 Computer Networks
Andrew Tanenbaum · 1981
Open Library
Recommended byMohnish Pabrai
Smalltalk-80: The Language and its ImplementSmalltalk-80: The Language and its Implementation
T4 Smalltalk-80: The Language and its Implementation
Adele Goldberg, David Robson · 1983
Open Library
Recommended byPatrick Collison
The Art of the Metaobject ProtocolThe Art of the Metaobject Protocol
T4 The Art of the Metaobject Protocol
Gregor Kiczales · 1991
Open Library
Recommended byPatrick Collison
A Guide to LATEXA Guide to LATEX
T4 A Guide to LATEX
Helmut Kopka, Patrick W. Daly · 1993
Open Library
Recommended byEric Weinstein
Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach (Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach (2nd Edition)
T4 Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach (2nd Edition)
Stuart J. Russell, Peter Norvig · 1994
Open Library
Recommended byPatrick Collison
X Window System User's GuideX Window System User's Guide
T4 X Window System User's Guide
Uday O. Pabrai, Hemant T. Shah · 1994
Open Library
Recommended byMohnish Pabrai
Internet and TCP/IP Network SecurityInternet and TCP/IP Network Security
T4 Internet and TCP/IP Network Security
Uday O. Pabrai, Vijay K. Gurbani · 1996
Open Library
Recommended byMohnish Pabrai
Smalltalk Best Practice PatternsSmalltalk Best Practice Patterns
T4 Smalltalk Best Practice Patterns
Kent Beck · 1997
Open Library
Recommended byPatrick Collison
Purely Functional Data StructuresPurely Functional Data Structures
T4 Purely Functional Data Structures
Chris Okasaki · 1998
Open Library
Recommended byPatrick Collison
BSD HacksBSD Hacks
T4 BSD Hacks
Dru Lavigne · 2004
Open Library
Recommended byPatrick Collison
Network Security HacksNetwork Security Hacks
T4 Network Security Hacks
Andrew Lockhart · 2004
Open Library
Recommended byPatrick Collison
Practical Common LispPractical Common Lisp
T4 Practical Common Lisp
Peter Seibel · 2005
Open Library
Recommended byPatrick Collison
Cracking the Coding Interview: 150 ProgrammiCracking the Coding Interview: 150 Programming Questions and Solutions
T4 Cracking the Coding Interview: 150 Programming Questions and Solutions
Gayle Laakmann McDowell · 2010
Open Library
Recommended byPatrick Collison
Wireshark Network Analysis: The Official WirWireshark Network Analysis: The Official Wireshark Certified Network Analyst Study Guide
T4 Wireshark Network Analysis: The Official Wireshark Certified Network Analyst Study Guide
Laura Chappell · 2012
Open Library
Recommended byPatrick Collison
Parallel and Concurrent Programming in HaskeParallel and Concurrent Programming in Haskell: Techniques for Multicore and Multithreaded Programming
T4 Parallel and Concurrent Programming in Haskell: Techniques for Multicore and Multithreaded Programming
Simon Marlow · 2013
Open Library
Recommended byPatrick Collison
Cybersecurity for DummiesCybersecurity for Dummies
T4 Cybersecurity for Dummies
Joseph Steinberg · 2020
Open Library
Recommended byCynthia Johnson
Apple Inside Macintosh, Volumes I, II, and I
T4 Apple Inside Macintosh, Volumes I, II, and III
unverified
Recommended byPatrick Collison
GNU Emacs Extensions
T4 GNU Emacs Extensions
Bob Glickstein
unverified
Recommended byPaul Graham
Introduction to Algorithms, Second Edition
T4 Introduction to Algorithms, Second Edition
unverified
Recommended byPatrick Collison
Lisp 1.5 Programmer's Manual (1962)
T4 Lisp 1.5 Programmer's Manual (1962)
John McCarthy
unverified
Recommended byPatrick CollisonPaul Graham
Nmap Network Scanning: The Official Nmap ProNmap Network Scanning: The Official Nmap Project Guide to Network Discovery and Security Scanning
T4 Nmap Network Scanning: The Official Nmap Project Guide to Network Discovery and Security Scanning
unverified
Recommended byPatrick Collison
Operating Systems: Design and ImplementationOperating Systems: Design and Implementation
T4 Operating Systems: Design and Implementation
unverified
Recommended byPatrick Collison
Partial Evaluation and Automatic Program GenPartial Evaluation and Automatic Program Generation
T4 Partial Evaluation and Automatic Program Generation
Neil D. Jones, Carsten K. Gomard, Peter Sestoft
unverified
Recommended byPaul Graham
Programming Interviews Exposed: Secrets to LProgramming Interviews Exposed: Secrets to Landing Your Next Job, 2nd Edition
T4 Programming Interviews Exposed: Secrets to Landing Your Next Job, 2nd Edition
unverified
Recommended byPatrick Collison
Quantum Computation and Quantum InformationQuantum Computation and Quantum Information
T4 Quantum Computation and Quantum Information
unverified
Recommended byPatrick Collison
The Art of Computer Programming, Vol. 1: Fun
T4 The Art of Computer Programming, Vol. 1: Fundamental Algorithms, 3rd Edition
unverified
Recommended byPatrick Collison
The Whole Internet User's Guide & Catalog
T4 The Whole Internet User's Guide & Catalog
Ed Krol
unverified
Recommended byTim O’Reilly

Experts 6

The people who wrote this page's books, and the people who recommend them.

Recommenders 6

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