Find the Best Books On Computer Science For Beginners | Expert Recommendations

This article showcases our top picks for the Best Books On Computer Science For Beginners. We reached out to industry leaders and experts who have contributed the suggestions within this article (they have been credited for their contributions below). We are keen to hear your feedback on all of our content and our comment section is a moderated space to express your thoughts and feelings related (or not) to this articleย This list is in no particular order.

Beginning Programming All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies by Wallace Wang

This product was recommended by Navarre Trousselot from Navexa

This might sound funny, but everything you need to know and get you started for programming can be found in this book. What you want your program to do, in what language you want to code, what’s the difference between different kinds of programming and more. Whatever language you choose, you can start with the corresponding book on the language from these series.

C# 8.0 in a Nutshell by Joseph Albahari

This product was recommended by Navarre Trousselot from Navexa

If you are new to C# or you are an experienced developer, this book will mean the same to you, itโ€™s an unparalleled reference to any problem that you may have, its always a must to have this on your bookshelf.

Make Your Own Neural Network by Tariq Rashid

This product was recommended by Chiara Gomiero from Handy Wine Guide

It focuses on Python coding as well as the maths behind neural networks which forms the base of artificial intelligence and deep learning. Itโ€™s easy to follow and very clear

Clean Code by Robert C. Martin

This product was recommended by Chiara Gomiero from Handy Wine Guide

Youโ€™ll learn good practice in coding, the recommended coding techniques, and general principles applicable to all code languages.

The Pragmatic Programmer by Andrew Hunt

This product was recommended by Chiara Gomiero from Handy Wine Guide

It is the updated version of the bestseller The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master. It provides useful insights and advice on how to approach coding. The latest version is updated with your techniques and relevant info on the latest development.

Starting Out with Java by Tony Gaddis

This product was recommended by Malte Scholz from Airfocus

What better way to start your journey into Computer Science, more specific into programming then with one of the most used languages out there, Java. This great book will take you in depth of the most common practices of Java development with its simple writing style and many, many real life examples

Algorithms to Live By by Brian Christian

This product was recommended by Malte Scholz from Airfocus

Getting to know how computers work is not an easy task, but if we apply some of its logic to everyday use, we might grasp some of the concepts better. An excellent book to do just that, you just might start to think as a computer after reading this.

The Coder’s Apprentice by Pieter Spronck

This product was recommended by Jason Loomis from Concise Device Reviews

The book is aimed at the general public and tries to teach a younger audience about Python 3. No prior knowledge is necessary for this nice book.

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