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RE: The best Programming books? - anisha002 - Oct-29-2025
I am also searching for the same python programming courses, here are the some relevant python programming books which are easy and simple to understand the programming languages , there are some popular books which i can recommend you such as
Python Crash Course (3rd Edition): A hands-on, project-based introduction—great for students beginning with your python training course.
Python Programming 2E: A more comprehensive book covering fundamentals and object-oriented concepts for learners progressing from basics.
Python Crash Course: A Hands‑On, Project‑Based Introduction: Another edition of the project-based format—useful alternate reference.
RE: The best Programming books? - mamta25 - Oct-31-2025
(Jan-08-2019, 05:34 AM)bennylava Wrote: Hi all. I'm looking for the best books out there on the subject of programming. I'm looking for those rare books that are pure greatness. The book that every programmer should've read. There may only be 1 or 2 such books for the subject of programming. For instance, when it comes to self help books, the only one you'll ever need was written in the 1930's, called "Think and Grow Rich". Any other self help book worth its salt will be based on this book, even if the author never mentions it.
The one for the stock market and investing in general, is called "Where are all the customer's Yachts". That one was written in 1940. Taught me all I'll ever need to know, and Warren Buffet said that the book is what is responsible for getting him into investing. Its excellent, and quite funny. I'm looking for the book on programming. The one everyone knows and loves. Generally these types of books are written so that someone fairly new to the subject would be able to follow along and understand.
So which books would you recommend? There have to be some great ones out there for computing and programming.
Hey, you are absolutely correct that every field has a few timeless books that define it. The book “Think and Grow Rich” is the classic for self-improvement and success thinking. Here below are some book recommendations I would like to suggest:
1. The Pragmatic Programmer by Andrew Hunt and David Thomas.
2. Clean Code by Robert C. Martin
3. Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs by Harold Abelson and Gerald Jay Sussman.
4. Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software by Charles Petzold
5. Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Orientated Software.
The book you should start with would be Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software. This book helps in understanding how a computer really works in a simple way and doesn’t need any coding.
The second book you should start with is The Pragmatic Programmer. This book is perfect for balancing depth, practicality and timeless lessons and teaches you to think like a programmer.
The third book to read should be Clean Code. In this you will learn to write clean, readable and professional code. Best for those who have just started coding.
The fourth book to read would be Design Patterns. You will learn how to structure code in a smart and reusable way.
The last way to read is Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs. This book is the deeper one that teaches you how computers and programming really think.
Hope this will help you.