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Ambush Commander
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Post by Ambush Commander »

I didn't think of eBay. I'll check them out next time.
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RobertGonzalez
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Sometimes, if you're lucky, you can get a steal. Also, not sure if you have any near where you live, but we have a half-price book store where I have gotten some crazy deals. I have also found some large books (you know, the $70 variety) that are selling for the low teens. Just a suggestion, if you don't mind used books (which cheap sons-a-gun like me have no problem with). :wink:
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Bit of background: I'm 16, have never had any formal training or study in programming methodologies, and would describe myself as a beginning programmer who has moved on from formal "scripting"; uses TDD and OOP, only practices it loosely, but is striving to be more disciplined; and would prefer to have a book over my head rather than one which doesn't teach me anything new.
Code Complete by Steve McConnell

Sort of a reminder of everything you should know but may forget while busy learning everything else. :D 2nd Edition is rather expensive but the original can be had, even new, for a song now. Haven't seen the 2nd Edition but it's gotten good reviews.

Happy Birthday just in case I miss it,
Buddha
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Nathaniel
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Post by Nathaniel »

Oh sweet, Buddha. That's the only book listed so far that the library has. It even has the second edition! :)

And thanks for the birthday wishes!
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