How does one learn about the latest advances in Computer Science (not fads) to apply and improve your work?

Re:How does one learn about the latest advances in Computer ... by amichail on Friday July 13, 2007 @01:36PM (#34072)

For routine programming, the GoF Design Patterns book will be more helpful to you than algorithms books.

But if you really want to learn more about algorithms, check out this book:

http://www.amazon.com/Algorithm-Design-Jon-Kleinberg/dp/0321...

As for programming languages, the java + eclipse combination is excellent.

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Re:How does one learn about the latest advances in Computer ... by amichail on Friday July 13, 2007 @01:52PM (#34073)

Also, check out this refactoring book:

http://www.amazon.com/Refactoring-Improving-Design-Existing-...

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Re:How does one learn about the latest advances in Computer ... by juwo on Friday July 13, 2007 @02:19PM (#34083)

thanks. I notice though it may be a bit dated - 1999.

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Re:How does one learn about the latest advances in Computer ... by jsjenkins168 on Friday July 13, 2007 @02:43PM (#34093)

The GoF book is great as a design patterns reference (despite its age), but I would personally recommend Design Patterns Explained by Shalloway and Trott if you are new to the concepts.. Its much better at teaching you the thought process of why and when and when not to use design patterns, which is probably more important than the design patterns themselves.

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