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Literature for a Software Engineer
A Listmania! list by Paulo Andre (Portugal)

1. Concrete Mathematics: Foundation for Computer Science by Ronald L. Graham

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	"Despite what you might think, it's all based upon maths. Unfortunately, perhaps."

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2. The C Programming Language (2nd Edition) by Brian Kernighan

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	"C is what low (not lowest) level programming is made of. Learn with its creators."

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3. Expert C Programming by Peter van der Linden

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	"I'm told this is a good companion to the C Bible above. Never read it though."

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4. Introduction to Algorithms by Thomas H. Cormen

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	"In order to write good software you need to be proficient with algorithm design and analysis."

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The Art of Computer Programming: v. 1-3: Bd. 1: Fundamental Algorithms / Bd. 2: Seminumerical Algorithms / Bd. 3: Sorting and Searching: Vol 1-3 (Series in Computer Science & Information Processing)

5. The Art of Computer Programming: v. 1-3: Bd. 1: Fundamental Algorithms / Bd. 2: Seminumerical Algorithms / Bd. 3: Sorting and Searching: Vol 1-3 (Series in Computer Science & Information Processing) by Donald E. Knuth

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	"The Bible of algorithm theory. A massive three-volume masterpiece from Master Knuth."

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6. Design patterns : elements of reusable object-oriented software by Erich Gamma

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	"Software should be well designed and this books teaches how to circumvent common pitfalls."

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7. The Practice of Programming (Professional Computing) by Brian Kernighan

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	"A good programming style should top a good design. This book teaches you the former."

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8. Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson

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	"Now that you have the foundations, you can stop to catch your breath while reading a true geek book :)"

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9. The C++ Programming Language, Special Edition by Bjarne Stroustrup

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	"C is not everything. C++ takes it to a different paradigm: Object-Oriented."

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10. Java In a Nutshell (In a Nutshell (O'Reilly)) by David Flanagan

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	"This was my introduction to Java and honestly I can't recommend it high enough."

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11. TCP/IP Network Administration by Craig Hunt

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	"This book has all you need to know about Unix-oriented network adminstration. Ok, maybe almost everything."

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12. DNS and BIND by Paul Albitz

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	"Definitely the best reference on DNS adminstration using BIND. Trust me on this one."

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13. Computer Networks by Andrew S. Tanenbaum

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	"This book covers networks from physical level to top level applications. A must."

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14. Operating Systems: Design And Implementation (International Edition) by Andrew S. Tanenbaum

The list author says:
	"A bit dated but arguably still the best reference on Operating System design."

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15. The Design and Implementation of the 4.4 BSD Operating System (Addison-Wesley UNIX and Open Systems Series) by Marshall Kirk McKusick

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	"The very best book to get acquainted with a particular OS implementation: the 4.4 BSD"

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16. Understanding the Linux Kernel by Daniel P. Bovet

The list author says:
	"If you want to learn about the guts of Linux, start here. And learn a bunch of cutting edge OS theory as you go along."

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17. Compilers: Principles, Techniques and Tools by A.V. Aho

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	"Regarding compiler design, the so-called "Dragon Book" might be a decent introduction to a challenging subject."

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18. The Gnu C Library Reference Manual by Sandra Loosemore

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	"A comprehensive guide to the Glibc written by the ones who really know the drill including McGrath and Drepper."

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19. The ANSI Common Lisp Book (Prentice Hall Series in Artificial Intelligence) by Paul Graham

The list author says:
	"If you program in a higher level, Lisp is arguably the language of choice. This books is a perfect introduction to the ANSI Common Lisp dialect."

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20. Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang

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	"To end with a master's stroke here's the finest modern sci-fi by Ted Chiang."

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Introduction to Algorithms

The Art of Computer Programming: v. 1-3: Bd. 1: Fundamental Algorithms / Bd. 2: Seminumerical Algorithms / Bd. 3: Sorting and Searching: Vol 1-3 (Series in Computer Science & Information Processing)

Cryptonomicon

Java In a Nutshell (In a Nutshell (O'Reilly))

DNS and BIND

Computer Networks

Operating Systems: Design And Implementation (International Edition)

The Design and Implementation of the 4.4 BSD Operating System (Addison-Wesley UNIX and Open Systems Series)

Understanding the Linux Kernel

Compilers: Principles, Techniques and Tools

The Gnu C Library Reference Manual

Stories of Your Life and Others