The Best Of The Best

Hi folks...

...We here at OmniTekk believe that reading is truly the gateway to the foundations of learning.

And besides, who doesn't just love a good book.

So in the spirit of sharing...'cause we care, we've compiled a list of our picks of the 5 best I.T. good reads.

And without further ado...

1) CODE By Charles Petzold

First of all, Charles is a New York native, so not only is he a highly prized I.T. author, but obviously the guy's got swag!

CODE is a brilliantly written book on the foundations of computing and the interworkings of the computer, all with an interesting and vividly crafted chronicle of a few historical facts on the talented guys who've made noteworthy contributions to the field.

2) THE ART OF COMPUTER PROGRAMMING By Donald Knuth

Knuth is the authority on the highly prized talent of 'programming the computer' by way of elegantly structured algorithmic puzzles that help solve some of our most difficult automation tasks.

TAOCP is a 4 volume series that truly serves to enlighten readers on the critical mathematical concepts that help the novice and seasoned developer alike, design sophisticated computer programs.

The Boxed Set Includes

• Volume 1: Fundamental Algorithms
• Volume 2: Seminumerical Algorithms
• Volume 3: Sorting and Searching
• Volume 4A: Combinatorial Algorithms

We should probably warn you that this set is fairly comprehensive, so I recommend the journey be taken on only by my serious programmers...

...not to worry though, if you do delve into the heavy stuff, we promise...you won't be dissapointed.

3)DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS MADE EASY By Narasimha Karumanchi

This book is by far one of the best there is on dymistifying the very necessary and equally complex concepts of data structures and structural programming techniques.

DSAAME helps readers easily learn almost all there is to know of data structures, complete with comprehensive programing examples that help developers lighten the load when it comes to tasking themselves with writing the codes involved in algorithmic programming methods.

Definitely one of OmniTekk's faves!

4) COM AND .NET INTEROPERABILITY by Andrew Troelsen

Although this one's a bit dated, it is one of the best readings on the subject of interprocess communication, specifically with regard to the Microsoft brand of programming languages.

COM, as complex of an undertaking as it is to understand conceptually, is crafted with easily digestible tidbits of information that help the COM developer manufacture elegant processes that allow for 'poly-lingual' communications to be developed across the Microsoft suite of languages.

A must have in your arsenal of books on IPC for the Microsoft Windows PC developer.

5) WRITE GREAT CODE by Randall Hyde

Last, but certainly not the least, this insightful 2 book set on the primary constitutes of developing professional quality computer applications is packed with a ton of valued information on the tricks of the trade used by our most prized developers.

A true gem in helping developers better understand and apply low level programming techniques to high level programming languages, making way for writing efficient applications.

The Volumes Include

• Volume 1: Understanding The Machine
• Volume 2: Thinking Low-Level Writing High-Level

And there you have it folks...Good Reads Served. 

OmniTekk hopes you've enjoyed our picks of THE BEST OF THE BEST, and until our next I.T. adventure my friends...be well.