How to Think Like a Computer Scientist

3 people recommended it in 2 threads, 2011–2019.

What people on Hacker News said

nikcub

Extras would be the Python book 'How to think like a Computer Scientist'[5]. MIT course 6.00[6] uses the book as a reference, and the courseware is again available online.

on HN, 2011

giancarlostoro

"How to Think Like a Computer Scientist" one with Java and one with Python, they're open source books so some people have produced more interactive (browser) books.

on HN, 2019

mbesto

How to Think Like a Computer Scientist - Python Version

on HN, 2011

Where it comes up

Must Read CS Books For Self Self-Taught Programmers 2011 · 2 recommendations
Ask HN: What are the most fundamental books on computer science? 2019 · 1 recommendation