This article showcases our top picks for the Best Books On Computer Language. We reached out to industry leaders and experts who have contributed the suggestions within this article (they have been credited for their contributions below).
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The Pragmatic Programmer by Andrew Hunt
This product was recommended by Vince Carney from Union Group Fund
The Pragmatic Programmer takes you through the software development cycle allowing you to build clean, maintainable code. The result is a healthy development team producing quality software products that are pleasing for customers to use.
Python for Everybody by Dr. Charles Russell Severance
This product was recommended by Marilyn Gaskell from TruePeopleSearch
This fantastic little book is what got me through Python in college. Where every other student was struggling to learn Python, having this book by my side helped me to learn about programming and software development through the lens of exploring data. Without it, I would never have understood the real purpose and workings of Python so I am eternally grateful for having found it.
Python Crash Course, 2nd Edition by Eric Matthes
This product was recommended by Katherine Brown from Spyic
Eric Matthes, the writer, focuses on writing software addressing inefficiencies in education and brings the advantages of open-source software to education. He uses a patent, experienced pedagogical style while combining thorough language instructions and many illustrative sample codes, making it a terrific way to begin programming. All the projects are well-thought-out and have been presented to make the book enjoyable to read and implement. You get to learn clean computer programming skills applying to most languages.
Core Java by Dr. R. Nageshwara Rao
This product was recommended by Chandan Raikwar from Wonderdeals4u
Firstly of all I will tell you that I read this book completely and got benefit from it. Before this book I were only want to know about What is programming and how it is change the whole world? But now I am a Java developer and I had develop many java programs to improve my daily productive. This book is for beginners and intermediate developers. A very beginners not know from where to start and how but the language and guidance of this is super helpful. It’s easy language and interesting information have the tendency to hold the readers to read for several hours. This is contains each and every topic related to java and program based on these topics. So there is no need of any other things separately. As you continually go through this book you will find that the level is increasing. Pros : The author of the book is well qualified person and this is a complete guide of Java. Cons : The pages of this book are only black and white in colour without any colourful diagrams. So in starting it is undesirable to read but as soon as you read it you will find out its information is very interesting.
Inside the Machine by Jon Stokes
This product was recommended by Stephen Curry from CocoSign
This topmost programming book will help you learn the basics of advanced computing by learning the various parts of computer design and what goes on behind the scenes of programming. It begins with key ideas and covers up to advance.
Web Design with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery Set by Jon Duckett
This product was recommended by Richard Lubicky from RealPeopleSearch
This book specifically covers HTML and CSS language that helps you with your basics in coding. It helps the reader to get all the information that they need before going to JavaScript. Thus, I would recommend it as the best book for HTML learning with the applications of CSS.
Code by Charles Petzold
This product was recommended by Harriet Chan from CocoFinder
It will help you understand how computers work. No matter how much of a tech-nerd you are, you will find CODE interesting and helpful.
Don’t Make Me Think, Revisited by Steve Krug
This product was recommended by Harriet Chan from CocoFinder
Either you are tech-savvy, got a lot of experience, and have done great projects, this book will still inform and stimulate your imagination – and help you build the highest quality code. If you have never read it, you will see why many people say that it should be read by anyone working on websites
Learn Python 3 the Hard Way by Zed A. Shaw
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In this book, Zed teaches how a computer works; what good plans look like; and how to read, write and think in code. You will know one of the most powerful languages in the world. This course will help you be a Python programmer.
Learning R by Richard Cotton
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With the tutorials in this hands-on guide, you will learn how to use the important R tools you need to analyze data, including data types and Program concepts. Each chapter in the book raises questions about what you have read and concludes with some exercises, most of which involve writing an R code.