What is the most influential book you have read to assist in your journey as a developer?

Question

I know this is a pretty generic question. I'm sure you have many. I just want the first one that comes to your mind, and it doesn't even have to be a "programming" book. For all I know, a completely unrelated genre shined light on some subjects that really influenced you as a programmer/developer. I already have a large reading list compiled, but I'm curious to hear if anyone has a favorite that isn't on a "must read list for programmers"...diamonds in the rough.

Answer 1

My first C++ book, because it just caught me :)

Answer 2

the news.ycombinator item might be the most relevant item in relation to your question. I just dump this info wherever people ask about ressources, I hadn't finished reading your question.

Answer 3

https://github.com/ossu/computer-science

https://github.com/EbookFoundation/free-programming-books/blob/master/free-programming-books.md

Answer 4

Object-oriented analysis and design with applications by Grady Booch.

Answer 5

Python Crash Course by Eric Matthes

Answer 6

http://www.openculture.com/freeonlinecourses#Computer Science Courses

https://www.ted.com/talks/shai_reshef_a_tuition_free_college_degree

www.coursera.org

www.stackoverflow.com

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=15828935

https://www.42.us.org/

https://www.appacademy.io/

https://www.sololearn.com/discuss/510275/?ref=app

Answer 7

@Mason Neville If you have a "cut and paste" answer ready might as well use it. :)