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What are some good books for a beginner programmer? (literature.cafe)

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[–] sempwn 5 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Not sure what projects or languages you're considering but Automate the Boring Stuff with Python is excellent if you want to get into Python. Rather than teaching concepts up front, it teaches you how to solve specific problems and build up a programming mindset focusing on a particular project in each chapter.

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[–] crowbar 3 points 1 year ago

Eloquent JavaScript is very good for beginners in my opinion. Even if you aim to learn a different language in the long run. It is also free.

https://eloquentjavascript.net/

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I like the Head First series: https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/head-first-python/9781492051282/

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

If you're REALLY really new to programming, I'm a big fan of Code by Charles Petzold.

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