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. -----Original Message----- >From: Bohyun Kim <[log in to unmask]> >Sent: Nov 1, 2012 3:24 PM >To: [log in to unmask] >Subject: [CODE4LIB] one tool and/or resource that you recommend to newbie coders in a library? > >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 > >--- >Bohyun Kim, MA, MSLIS >Digital Access Librarian >[log in to unmask] >305-348-1471 >Medical Library, College of Medicine >Florida International University >http://medlib.fiu.edu >http://medlib.fiu.edu/m (Mobile)