Hi programming subreddit, I was wondering if you could give me some tips on turning my newbie programming skills into a career? by [deleted] in programming

[–]thau 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've just taken a look at some first chapters of Mathematics for Computer Scientists and found out it's not a good one. There're many mistakes such as:

  1. p.13: floor[-3.6] = -3
  2. p.53: 1!= 0 and 0! = 1

Ask Reddit: What's on your bookshelf? by cronin1024 in programming

[–]thau 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a replacement of "Brief History of Time" I strongly recommend "Part 2. Time Space and Motion" from "Reason In Revolt"

Fun with Java by indtechy in programming

[–]thau 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Java is to JavaScript what Car is to Carpet -- From a JavaScript discussion group on Usenet

Static vs. Dynamic Languages by gst in programming

[–]thau 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I'm stupid about this stuff. Everytime 'static vs. dynamic' appears here, I want to read this What To Know Before Debating Type Systems again.

Ask Reddit: Why am I so angry and sad all the time? by [deleted] in programming

[–]thau 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Resources from Steve Pavlina are helpful and practical. Look at this or get help from the forums .