Egger's book is the most important programming book I've ever purchased. It revolutionized the way I write code. Fortunately, I bought it months ago, and I've been using those concepts ever since.

I think credit should also be given to Hacker's Guide. I reference it almost daily.


>Why oh why did I wait this long to buy?
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>Please, just chapters 3-5 are worth the money.
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>This is a MUST BUY.
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>Ditto for Rick's Internet Applications book which I bought last year and never gave him proper due for A+++ work.
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> G E T T H E S E B O O K S !
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>The light bulb in your head will come on constantly. :)