Sharing some books I have read.

Hello! In this blog, I'd like to share some books that have made a strong impression on me. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, I highly recommend them!

📚 Database Books

Database Systems: Design, Implementation, & Management (14th Edition)

📖 By Carlos Coronel & Steven Morris

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to database concepts, relational models, and SQL. It covers database design, normalization, indexing, and optimization in a structured way, making it great for both beginners and experienced developers.

Why I Recommend It:

  • Covers both theory and practical implementation.
  • Explains normalization and database design in an detailed and easy to understand manner.
  • Includes real-world examples and exercises to reinforce concepts.

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💻 Programming Books

The C++ Programming Language (4th Edition)

📖 By Bjarne Stroustrup

Written by the creator of C++, this book is the definitive guide to mastering the language. It covers everything from fundamental syntax to advanced features like templates, concurrency, and memory management. I read this when I was a first-year university student, and it was the first programming book I've ever completed. In my experience, this book isn't beginner-friendly, but if you already have some programming experience, you'll find it incredibly valuable.

Why I Recommend It:

  • Written by Bjarne Stroustrup, the designer of C++.
  • Covers modern C++ (C++11 and later) in depth.
  • Explains best practices and language philosophy, not just syntax.

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JavaScript: The Definitive Guide (7th Edition)

📖 By David Flanagan

This is one of the most comprehensive books for mastering JavaScript. It covers everything from fundamentals to advanced concepts, including JavaScript's core features, object-oriented programming, inheritance, asynchronous programming, generators, and even Node.js.

Why I Recommend It:

  • Covers JavaScript from basics to advanced topics.
  • Provides in-depth explanations with clear examples.
  • Beginner-friendly yet valuable for experienced developers.

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Introduction to Algorithms (4th Edition)

📖 By Thomas H. Cormen, Charles E. Leiserson, Ronald L. Rivest, Clifford Stein

This is one of the most detailed books about data structures and algorithm (DSA). It covers most popular data structures and algorithms, complexity analysis. Personally, I thing this is the easiest to understand book about DSA. It's suitable for both people who either or have much programming experience.

Why I Recommend It:

  • It covers very much data structures and algorithms in detailed manner.
  • It is used to teach DSA in most university.
  • Has practice problems to test your knowledge for each chapter.

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Last update: Apr 16, 2025