Resources
Algorithms & Data Structures
Grokking Algorithms
A beautifully illustrated, beginner-friendly introduction to algorithms. Great first book before diving into more formal texts.
Introduction to Algorithms (CLRS)
The definitive algorithms textbook. Dense but comprehensive — best used as a reference alongside lighter introductions.
Interview Preparation
Cracking the Coding Interview
The classic interview prep book. Covers data structures, algorithms, and behavioral questions with 189 practice problems.
Elements of Programming Interviews
A problem-driven approach to interview prep with 300 problems and detailed solutions. More advanced than CTCI.
Software Engineering
The Pragmatic Programmer
Timeless advice on the craft of software development. Covers everything from code quality to career growth.
Clean Code
Practical guide to writing readable, maintainable code. The examples are in Java but the principles are universal.
A Philosophy of Software Design
A concise, opinionated take on software complexity and how to fight it. Excellent complement to Clean Code.
System Design
Designing Data-Intensive Applications
Deep dive into the architecture of modern data systems — replication, partitioning, consistency, and beyond. Essential for backend engineers.
System Design Interview
Step-by-step framework for tackling system design questions with real-world examples like designing a chat system or news feed.
Go
The Go Programming Language
The authoritative introduction to Go by one of the original Unix pioneers. Thorough and well-structured.
Learning Go
A practical, modern guide to Go for developers coming from other languages. Covers idioms, tooling, and best practices.