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24 alternatives to The Elements of Computing Systems
Building a modern computer from first principles
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. The Elements of Computing Systems launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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"The Bible" of all fundamental algorithms for programming
2015 · its alternatives →
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Computer science curriculum must-read
2015 · its alternatives →
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A tutorial introduction to computer development environments
2017 · its alternatives →
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Essential Skills and Concepts For The Self-taught Programmer
2016 · its alternatives →
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Broad span of algorithms, covered in clear depth
2015 · its alternatives →
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2016 · github.com · its alternatives →
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On artificial intelligence, Go and Moore's Law
2016 · its alternatives →
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