Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs, 2nd Edition (MIT Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)
Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs has had a dramatic impact on computer science curricula over the past decade. This long-awaited revision contains changes throughout the text. There are new implementations of most of the major programming systems in the book, including the interpreters and compilers, and the authors have incorporated many small changes that
Challenging in the right ways Can’t recommend this book enough, though it is a difficult text for a beginner. Many beginner textbooks emphasise quickly learning how to write programs whilst this one teaches the underlying principles first. This book has no ‘hello world’, but makes you think about what is going on “under the hood”.
Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (Second Edition) A classic, before the fall (they started using Python). I advice buying second edition, and hardcover, not softbound.
A must read for every serious programmer This book has to be read as a self study. Mind you, this is not an easy read as a self study book. It will frustrate you no end; but the results will surely be rewarding.