What is this?
A curated, highly opinionated collection of technical resources — articles, books, videos and papers — covering things every software developer should know, from algorithms and data structures to security, architecture and career advice.
A curated, highly opinionated collection of technical resources — articles, books, videos and papers — covering things every software developer should know, from algorithms and data structures to security, architecture and career advice.Is this a course or a structured curriculum?No — it's just a list of links grouped by topic (Algorithms, Data Structures, Security, Architecture, Career, etc.), presented in no particular order with nothing to install or run.
No — it's just a list of links grouped by topic (Algorithms, Data Structures, Security, Architecture, Career, etc.), presented in no particular order with nothing to install or run.Where should a beginner start?Start with the Introduction section for a map and roadmap of computer science, then jump into whichever topic section (Algorithms, Security, Career...) matches what you want to learn.
Start with the Introduction section for a map and roadmap of computer science, then jump into whichever topic section (Algorithms, Security, Career...) matches what you want to learn.Are the links vetted or peer-reviewed?No — the list is the author's personal picks and is explicitly described as not backed by science, so treat entries as recommendations rather than verified facts.
No — the list is the author's personal picks and is explicitly described as not backed by science, so treat entries as recommendations rather than verified facts.Do I need to memorize everything here to be a 'real' programmer?No, the author says you don't need to know it all by heart — just being aware of these topics will help you become a better developer.
No, the author says you don't need to know it all by heart — just being aware of these topics will help you become a better developer.Is this only about technical computer science topics?No, it also covers non-technical areas like career advice, salary negotiation, remote work, soft skills and even mental health in the software industry.
No, it also covers non-technical areas like career advice, salary negotiation, remote work, soft skills and even mental health in the software industry.What is the 'Falsehoods' section about?It links to the Awesome Falsehoods list, a curated collection of common wrong assumptions programmers make about strings, names, numbers, emails, timezones and dates.
It links to the Awesome Falsehoods list, a curated collection of common wrong assumptions programmers make about strings, names, numbers, emails, timezones and dates.Does it include coding practice sites?Yes, there's a dedicated section linking to competitive programming judges such as CodeForces, LeetCode, HackerRank and TopCoder.
Yes, there's a dedicated section linking to competitive programming judges such as CodeForces, LeetCode, HackerRank and TopCoder.What's the quiz mentioned at the top of the README?The author offers a free, no-signup quiz that benchmarks your skill level as a software developer against a cross-industry standard.
The author offers a free, no-signup quiz that benchmarks your skill level as a software developer against a cross-industry standard.What are similar projects?hacker-laws, swift-algorithm-club, awesome-programming-books, system-design-academy, interview, awesome-guidelines, professional-programming, golang-developer-roadmap
hacker-laws, swift-algorithm-club, awesome-programming-books, system-design-academy, interview, awesome-guidelines, professional-programming, golang-developer-roadmapWhich topics is it in?educational, software-engineering, english, collection, data-structures, interview-preparation, architecture, algorithms, best-practices, career, computer-science, programming
educational, software-engineering, english, collection, data-structures, interview-preparation, architecture, algorithms, best-practices, career, computer-science, programming