Computer Networks
Andrew S. Tanenbaum
11 people recommended it in 9 threads, 2015–2024.
1 commenter pushed back on it — worth reading the threads.
What people on Hacker News said
Or books on fundamentals, like Hennessy and Patterson, like Tannenbaum's Network or Operating systems, Knuth, or Cormen&al on Algorithms.
Computer Networks: A Systems Approach takes a subject I didn’t think I’d like and presents it in a way that made me want to read every chapter.
It’s a master class on how to make technical content enjoyable, and a great intro/refresher to networking.
When it comes to networking fundamentals I can definitely recommend "Computer Networks" by Andrew Tanenbaum
Haven't yet read any other awesome basic textbook on 'Computer Networks' like the one by Andrew S. Tanenbaum
When it comes to the networking theory, you can't go wrong with Andy Tanenbaum's book.
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