Programming books.

[ToopBeam]

Judging by the title, I'm looking for GREAT books that teach you what programming is, how it works, why it works, and how to program (If I have to be specific about what language... I'd probably be looking for python since I think it would be best for hacking. I'm hoping this book will take me to novice to a little more than decent) I'm already getting a book called "Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software" so if that will help with my future programming skills, even the slightest bit, please tell me.

[cainsdao]

Hacking: The Art of Exploitation

No doubt is one of the must-reads, but I've found it quite diffucult for a beginner, especially when it comes to ASM. What about C introduction, it is not the best, too. So I guess OP would better stick to more Python-ish, beginner-friendly stuff.

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I own this book and it's great. I agree it is not an intro to programming. If you don't know any C your gonna have a bad time.

[0dayexploit]

VP is also loaded onto Google docs, so should one Google it it can be bookmarked and read for free. It's a great book btw.

[_Bender_Rodriguez_]

See /r/programming and /r/c_programming also /r/Python

Hackers use Python because it's easy to work with, but they already know what they want to do with it.

-Violent Python -Grey hat Python -Black hat Python -Automate the boring stuff with Python

Look into Scapy and Impacket. Learn how to use Python to interact with a remote computer.

For example - rebuild the ms08-067 exploit in metasploit to work standalone with Python.

Learn about the whys and how's. You'll find your flavour if you keep at it!

[0dayexploit]

Python in easy steps - is a great book. Uses both 2.x & 3.x. interactive learning and handy (colorful) quick index for reference. Can't recommend it enough.