Kernighan and Ritchie's "The C Programming Language."  A keeper for life, and surprisingly readable and directed to the newbie.  Also "The Pragmatic Programmer" by Andrew Hunt and David Thomas.


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>From: Bohyun Kim <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Nov 1, 2012 3:24 PM
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>Subject: [CODE4LIB] one tool and/or resource that you recommend to newbie coders in a library?
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>Hi all code4lib-bers,
>
>As coders and coding librarians, what is ONE tool and/or resource that you recommend to newbie coders in a library (and why)?  I promise I will create and circulate the list and make it into a Code4Lib wiki page for collective wisdom.  =)
>
>Thanks in advance!
>Bohyun
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