The Self-Taught Computer Scientist

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Get a head start in a rapidly growing industry with help from a Silicon Valley insider. Computer science is one of the fastest growing industries in the world and shows no signs of slowing down. In The Self-Taught Computer Scientist: The Beginner's Guide to Computer Science, expert programmer and author Cory Althoff shows you the hands-on exercises, stories, and examples, you need to help you become a successful computer scientist. You'll discover how to: Understand computer science fundamentals, including how memory and compilers work, how the TCP/IP stack works, and how to pass a technical job interview; Use data structures and algorithms, both of which are essential to a successful programming career; Write your first programs in Python, an easy-to-use programming language ideal for beginners. Perfect for self-taught programmers everywhere, The Self-Taught Computer Scientist will help you get up to speed and ready for a job in computer science whether you're brand new to coding or you've already learned a language or two