Abstract Algebra
Dummit and Foote
13 people recommended it in 9 threads, 2017–2024.
What people on Hacker News said
I'd also like to point out that the majority of software engineers nowadays lacks the mathematical background, so it's probably worth including theoretical books like Abstract Algebra by Dummit and Foote on the 'must read' list.
I had a CS/Math course that used this textbook. It was excellent!
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