1000 Books Every CS Major Should Read
Last Updated on July 25, 2023 by Editorial Team
Author(s): Jag Singh
Originally published on Towards AI.

Most computer science and engineering majors have far too much reading on their plate to consider any outside reading of their own. If you’re not reading textbooks or documentation, then you’re probably reading Stack Overflow.
As CS majors, we work at the forefront of humanity’s technological progress. However, it’s a mistake to think that advances in this field are driven solely by technical expertise. Progress does not occur in a vacuum. An understanding of societal forces driving change, as well as general knowledge about various technology trends and how they relate to different fields, is imperative for anyone seeking to leave… Read the full blog for free on Medium.
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