Computers & Tech – Books for Innovators, Coders, and Digital Thinkers
Computers & Tech a handpicked selection of books covering computer fundamentals, software engineering, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
Perfect for innovators, coders, and curious learners, these reads offer practical insights and expert knowledge to sharpen your tech skills and keep you ahead in the digital age.
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Python Crash Course - 3rd Edition.
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- Author: Eric Matthes
- Focus: Beginner-friendly guide to Python with hands-on projects in automation, data visualization, and web apps.
- Best for: New learners who want to master Python through real-world practice.
Over 1,500,000 Copies Sold.
Automate the Boring Stuff with Python - 2nd Edition.
Practical Programming for Total Beginners.
- Author: Al Sweigart
- Focus: Teaches Python through real-world automation tasks like handling files, spreadsheets, and web scraping.
- Best for: Beginners who want to use Python to save time by automating everyday computer tasks.
Over 500,000 copies sold.
C Programming Language - 2nd Edition
- Author: Brian W. Kernighan & Dennis M. Ritchie
Focus: The definitive guide to the C programming language, written by its creator (Ritchie) and one of its foremost teachers (Kernighan). It covers syntax, structure, data types, pointers, and real-world programming practices with unmatched clarity and precision.
Best For: Learners who want to understand C from its roots and grasp the foundational principles behind most modern languages like C++, Java, and Python. Ideal for serious programmers, computer science students, and anyone who values deep, language-level understanding.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate → Advanced
- Author: Walter Shield
- Focus:
- Best for: Beginners who want to learn Coding & Programming.
- Author: Nicholas Carr; technology writer and Pulitzer Prize finalist.
- Focus: Examines how constant internet use is reshaping the human brain, attention span, and deep thinking.
- Best for: Readers who want to understand the psychological and cognitive impact of the internet.
Author: David E. Sanger; a correspondent on national security.
Focus: The evolution of cyber-weapons. How digital attacks affect geopolitics, and infrastructure.
Best for: Your interest in the internet/cyber world from a macro perspective.
Author: Kim Zetter; investigative journalist on cybersecurity.
Focus: The story of the malware Stuxnet, developed to sabotage Iran’s nuclear development program.
Best for: When you want to read a case study of internet and cyber warfare.
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