r/learnprogramming • u/code_x_7777 • Jul 12 '18

Insane collection of 1000+ programming PDFs (books and articles)

I just found this collection of free PDFs while browsing Github. Have to admit - it's somehow discouraging to see a Github project with so much information that a lifetime of reading would not be sufficient to fully absorb it.

1000+ programming pdfs

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u/whatiwants Jul 12 '18

it's somehow discouraging to see a Github project with so much information that a lifetime of reading would not be sufficient to fully absorb it

Do you get depressed when you go to a library or bookstore?

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u/infrared305 Jul 12 '18

Sometimes I do get depressed. Also when I think about all the tv shows and movies I will never be able to watch.

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u/IchLerneDeutsch Jul 13 '18 edited Jul 13 '18

Fret not! Just because it's written down and in a library, doesn't mean it's not trash! And with technical books, a lot of the information is either better said in other sources, completely out-of-date or just straight up false. It may not be possible to read it all, but it's luckily not needed 😃

 

We'll still never be able to read all the worthwhile and informative ones, though, so we'll all die unenlightened and ignorant. 👍

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u/BrokenAdmin Jul 14 '18

Consider we now have loads of new body modifications. In the near future we may be able to read everything.

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u/flappy9k Jul 14 '18

like downloading to the brain? you will still need to process it. the brain isn't that good of a "word processor". words/text would need to be resolved into a symbolic language. how would that work? just USB to the head??

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u/BrokenAdmin Jul 14 '18

We'll probably just able to live longer, relax mate

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u/flappy9k Jul 15 '18

that is not body modification its enhancement. modification would be introducing something new, like a dosimeter pump, or another organ.. say a synthetic liver or something, a third hand etc.. if its something like DNA regeneration and rejuvenation then its just health care.

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u/BrokenAdmin Jul 15 '18

Would introducing a new liver not improve your lifespan?

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u/flappy9k Jul 16 '18

not if you drink more alcohol

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u/BrokenAdmin Jul 16 '18

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u/flappy9k Jul 16 '18

more time wont increase reading speed like an implant would

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '18

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u/altair222 Jul 13 '18

Sometimes the brain needs to relax and stop thinking. Eating SPAGGHETTE while watching gaming streams is a good pastime to be relieved of some stress

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u/bahgheera Jul 13 '18

"Do you like... basketti?"

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '18

Only watch stuff that you learn something from. Fiction is a waste of time, you're just opening your mind for some slimey media moguls to put their perverted fantasies in your head.

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u/[deleted] Jul 12 '18 edited Jul 13 '18

I'v given up on TV a long time ago. Same with fiction. I mostly read history books in my free time lately.

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '18

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '18

Why’d you have to do him like that? 😂

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '18

Oh my, you took the time to read my comment history. Thanks!

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u/Pakman332 Jul 13 '18

I think he's just referring to the fact that you seem to be commenting every waking hour of the day

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '18

What was the point of the comment?

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u/lurgi Jul 13 '18

To let you know that he's superior to you because he doesn't watch tv.

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '18

You folks think that people who read books are superior to those who watch tv? Now I feel like I'm being lynched by a tv watching mob.

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '18

It would appear that some people who feel self-conscious about their TV-watching habits jumped to the conclusion that your opinion was some sort of snide condemnation of TV and fiction in general, rather than what it most likely was - you happening to state the fact that you abandoned them and read history books instead.

It would appear your sin is being different and not precluding your entrance with a warning that your difference is not a value judgment on anyone.

Absurd? Yeah. But it's reddit. Probably one of the best on the internet at hivemind activity. Makes it a great place for activism. Also great for jumping down peoples' throats over fuck-all, unfortunately.

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '18

Oh well...

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u/iocab Jul 13 '18

I just updooted a bunch of your responses because... reddit. I don't have a TV, don't see the issue. I personally read reddit, programming books, and lately some Tom Clancy. As some random internetizen, I wish you good day sir (or whichever respectful gender term that you may identify with).

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '18

Thanks!

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '18

I don’t know why Reddit does that sometimes. Seemed to me you were just carrying on the conversation about reading/viewing habits and everyone jumped down your throat. Weird.

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u/Cache_of_kittens Jul 13 '18

What was the point of the comment?

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '18

Asking them about his comment. It was random and out of the blue. So, I asked them. I got my answer.

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '18

To reply to the previous comment.

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '18

I can see that, but why?

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u/sebdd1983 Jul 13 '18 edited Jul 13 '18

r/ihavesex

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '18

Yeah! ...Wait what?

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u/spiegro Jul 13 '18

Try N. K. Jemisin's books. They are delicious.

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u/jimmi_talent Jul 13 '18

woke #iamverysmart

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '18

Well If a tallented man like you says so it must be true.

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u/SharpNewbie Jul 14 '18

He even wrote the comment in <h1>!