Ask HN: What books do you recommend?
Can be anything, but would like to especially request books on programming and programming languages.
18 comments
If you are interested in the computer science in general I highly recommend:
1. Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (available for free, e.g. here http://sarabander.github.io/sicp/html/index.xhtml
2. https://computationbook.com/
Also, I haven't read it yet, but this book has been praised here a lot recently: https://www.amazon.com/Designing-Data-Intensive-Applications...
1. Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (available for free, e.g. here http://sarabander.github.io/sicp/html/index.xhtml
2. https://computationbook.com/
Also, I haven't read it yet, but this book has been praised here a lot recently: https://www.amazon.com/Designing-Data-Intensive-Applications...
Leonardo Da Vinci's Biography by Walter Isaacson:
https://www.amazon.com/Leonardo-Vinci-Walter-Isaacson/dp/150...
https://www.amazon.com/Leonardo-Vinci-Walter-Isaacson/dp/150...
Some interesting books...
1. What would Machiavelli do
2. The Tao of Pooh
3. The Conquest of Bread
On programming or engineering?
1. Pragmatic Programmer
2. Mr. Neighborlys Humble Little Ruby Book
3. Programming in Lua
I feel put on the spot. I thought there would be more but I can't think of any at the moment.
If you ever make a post asking for YouTube video suggestions, I'll definitely be able to comment on that much better. There's some really helpful videos out there, featuring Alan Watts and George Thompson that have helped me tremendously when dealing with the day to day engineering stress.
I find that I'm learning less about programming lately and more about dealing with the anxiety. That has always been the biggest road blocker for me, anyways. It's easy to find the motivation to sit down and read a book or write a piece of code... It's hard to always enjoy doing it.
1. What would Machiavelli do
2. The Tao of Pooh
3. The Conquest of Bread
On programming or engineering?
1. Pragmatic Programmer
2. Mr. Neighborlys Humble Little Ruby Book
3. Programming in Lua
I feel put on the spot. I thought there would be more but I can't think of any at the moment.
If you ever make a post asking for YouTube video suggestions, I'll definitely be able to comment on that much better. There's some really helpful videos out there, featuring Alan Watts and George Thompson that have helped me tremendously when dealing with the day to day engineering stress.
I find that I'm learning less about programming lately and more about dealing with the anxiety. That has always been the biggest road blocker for me, anyways. It's easy to find the motivation to sit down and read a book or write a piece of code... It's hard to always enjoy doing it.
Very big fan of Alan Watts, but never heard of Thompson. Especially a fan of the Tao of Pooh rec. Looking more for programming novels, such as ways to write better, faster, and cleaner code.
Kropotkin being recommended on Hacker News. Nice.
The Art of doing Science and Engineering (Richard Hamming) is a nice book that goes into some topics like error correction codes in low detail. Its main focus is on preparing your attitude and mind to see what other are missing.
I would recommend "Introduction to algorithms" in the case you wanted to learn about data structures and algorithms.
If you want to learn a new great programming language while getting valuable insights about software development you should take a look at Paul Graham's books.
If you want to learn a new great programming language while getting valuable insights about software development you should take a look at Paul Graham's books.
My Collections of 95 Best Books for Startups & Entrepreneurs:
http://casualwalker.com/95-best-books-to-read-in-2019
http://casualwalker.com/95-best-books-to-read-in-2019
6 pillars of self esteem is the best non fiction book i’ve ever read. an absolute must read for every living person. every person i recommend this to is understandably unenthusiastic and then is purely blown away.
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. Preferably the audio book.
Started listening a while ago, but never got around to finishing. Picking it up again, thanks!
Interesting, this book got some heat when I asked about books people do not recommend some time ago :)
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16785473
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16785473
I could see that. Especially if you read it.
The premise centers around the idea of a Chautauqua, so I think it does really well as an audio book.
The premise centers around the idea of a Chautauqua, so I think it does really well as an audio book.
Seconding that. Fantastic book!
Autobiography of a yogi is a surprisingly good read. Also a fave of steve jobs..