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24 alternatives to Code Complete 2

One of the best practical guides to programming

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Code Complete 2 launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Programming Pearls▲71

   Clever solutions to classic programming problems

   2015 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Clean Code▲90

   Handbook on agile software craftsmanship

   2015 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   The Pragmatic Programmer▲87

   Solid advice and awesome analogies

   2015 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   The Go Programming Language▲60

   The authoritative resource for learning Go

   2016 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Working Effectively with Legacy Code▲96

   Good vs Bad vs Legacy Code

   2015 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   The Self-Taught Programmer▲4

   The Definitive Guide to Programming Professionally

   2017 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   The Art of Computer Programming▲91

   "The Bible" of all fundamental algorithms for programming

   2015 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   The Self-Taught Programmer▲5

   The Definitive Guide to Programming Professionally

   2017 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Code▲76

   The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software

   2016 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    The Imposter's Handbook▲80

    Essential Skills and Concepts For The Self-taught Programmer

    2016 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Haskell Programming▲66

    Great book with a low barrier to entry for learning Haskell

    2016 · its alternatives →

12. 12JB
    JavaScript books, free online▲222

    2016 · exploringjs.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Planning Extreme Programming▲55

    The XP process

    2015 · its alternatives →

14. 14MB
    My Book, Hands-On Software Engineering with Golang▲176

    2020 · packtpub.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    How I Learned to Code▲65

    Lessons From Teaching Myself Web Development

    2017 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Best-Books.dev▲152

    Compiling 1000's of programming books list in one place.

    2020 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Introduction to Algorithms▲92

    Broad span of algorithms, covered in clear depth

    2015 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs▲85

    Computer science curriculum must-read

    2015 · its alternatives →

19. 19MR
    Most recommended programming books of all time▲6

    2020 · dev.to · its alternatives →

20. 20
    The Book of CMS▲78

    Comprehensive guide to choosing a content management system

    2017 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    The Agile Samurai▲70

    How Agile masters deliver great software

    2015 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    HTML5 For Web Designers 2nd Edition▲67

    Harness the power of the evolving HTML5 Spec

    2016 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    The Algorithm Design Manual▲70

    Learn about designing and analyzing algorithms

    2016 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    The Programmer’s Odyssey▲64

    A riveting history of programming

    2017 · its alternatives →

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