The best Technical and Manual Books suggested and reviewed by Escalating Knowledge.

The Complete 2023 Web Development Bootcamp by Dr Angela Yu – In-Depth Review

With the rapid growth of the internet and rising demand for web applications, web development has become one of the most in-demand tech skills today. Whether you're looking to launch a startup, build web apps, or become a freelance web developer, mastering web development can open up many exciting career opportunities. In this in-depth review, we'll be taking a close look at "The Complete 2023 Web Development Bootcamp" - one of the most popular and comprehensive web development courses available online today. Created and instructed by Dr. Angela Yu, a highly experienced web developer and instructor, this course aims to take you from beginner to pro through 60+ hours of video tutorials and exercises. By the end of this review, you'll have a good understanding of what the course covers, its structure, tips for getting the most value, key strengths and weaknesses, and whether it's worth the investment for launching your web development career. Let's dive in!

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Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions by Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths

Algorithms to Live By is one of those books that instantly hooked me with its unique premise - applying the principles behind computing algorithms to optimize human decision-making and productivity. Written by computer scientist Tom Griffiths and writer Brian Christian, this mind-expanding dive into algorithms uncovers simple yet profound strategies drawn from sorting algorithms, scheduling automation, and data compression that we can use to enhance the quality and efficiency of our own lives in surprising ways. Let's analyze some of their thought-provoking applications of computer science to everything from everyday habits to life's biggest questions.

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Algorithms, 4th Edition by Robert Sedgewick and Kevin Wayne: A Student’s Guide to Mastering Algorithms and Data Structures

As a computer science student looking to deeply understand algorithms and data structures, I found Robert Sedgewick and Kevin Wayne's textbook "Algorithms 4th Edition" to be an invaluable resource on my journey to mastery. This comprehensive guide not only explains key algorithms and data structures, but teaches you how to apply them effectively to solve coding challenges. After working through this book and its programming exercises, I felt confident implementing core algorithms like sorting, searching, and graph algorithms in the real world. Let me walk you through why this should be on every aspiring programmer's bookshelf!

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“Python Crash Course, 3rd Edition” by author Eric Matthes

"Python Crash Course" by Eric Matthes is one of the most popular resources for learning Python, especially for beginners. Now in its third edition, this book aims to help new programmers get up and running with Python quickly through a hands-on, project-based approach.

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“How to read a book”, by author Adler and Van Doren

How to read a book? Well, first of all, let's address the obvious: why reading, at all? As books became more common, reading has quickly gained the first position as main method for us to gain knowledge and enhance our understanding of various subjects... or losing ourselves in fantasy worlds and participate in our heroes' life. Reading truly is the way for Escalating Your Knowledge, your Life and therefore Everyone's Life on this Planet, and at some point, possibly, in our whole Galaxy!

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