Computer Science

Learning paths

• Computer science foundations (13 steps)

  Build a solid base in computer science, from how machines run programs through algorithms, operating systems and networks, up to the limits of what computation can do.

Curated Resources (27)

Tools (4)

• Git git-scm.comfree

  A free and open-source distributed version control system designed to handle everything from small to large software projects.

• QEMU qemu.orgfree

  A generic and open-source machine emulator and virtualizer used across computer systems research and operating system development.

• SQLite sqlite.orgfree

  A small, fast, self-contained, high-reliability C-language library implementing a full SQL database engine.

• Wireshark wireshark.orgfree

  A widely adopted network packet analysis tool used for studying networking protocols and network computer science concepts.

Databases (4)

• ACM Digital Library dl.acm.orgfreemium

  A comprehensive database and bibliographic index of computing literature covering journals, conference proceedings, and books.

• IEEE Xplore Digital Library ieeexplore.ieee.orgfreemium

  A research database providing access to millions of peer-reviewed articles and standards in computer science and electrical engineering.

• arXiv Computer Science Repository arxiv.orgfree

  An open-access archive and repository of scholarly preprints covering all foundational and applied computer science disciplines.

• Internet Archive - Computer History Collections archive.orgfree

  A digital library preserving historical computing textbooks, hardware documentation, system manuals, and computing artifacts.

Learn (7)

• Introduction to Algorithms (CLRS) mitpress.mit.edupaid

  The definitive textbook on computer algorithms by Cormen, Leiserson, Rivest, and Stein covering data structures and complexity.

• Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective (CS:APP) csapp.cs.cmu.edufreemium

  A foundational textbook by Bryant and O'Hallaron explaining how computer architecture, OS, and compilers work together.

• Teach Yourself Computer Science teachyourselfcs.comfree

  A structured study guide outlining essential computer science subjects, recommended textbooks, and video lectures.

• Operating Systems: Three Easy Pieces (OSTEP) pages.cs.wisc.edufree

  A free online textbook by Remzi Arpaci-Dusseau and Andrea Arpaci-Dusseau covering virtualization, concurrency, and persistence.

• Computer Science Roadmap (roadmap.sh) roadmap.shfree

  Interactive roadmap on a self-taught computer science curriculum: topics laid out in a suggested study order, each linking to further reading.

• Data Structures and Algorithms Roadmap (roadmap.sh) roadmap.shfree

  Interactive roadmap on data structures and algorithms: topics laid out in a suggested study order, each linking to further reading.

• LeetCode Roadmap (roadmap.sh) roadmap.shfree

  Interactive roadmap on coding interview practice: topics laid out in a suggested study order, each linking to further reading.

Publications (4)

• Communications of the ACM cacm.acm.orgfree

  The flagship open-access monthly publication of the ACM covering computing research discoveries, perspectives, and computing practice.

• Journal of the ACM (JACM) dl.acm.orgfree

  A peer-reviewed academic journal providing coverage of fundamental theoretical computer science and principles of computing.

• IEEE Computer computer.orgpaid

  The flagship monthly magazine of the IEEE Computer Society covering major trends and developments across computing disciplines.

• SIAM Journal on Computing (SICOMP) siam.orgpaid

  A leading mathematical and computer science journal publishing research in algorithmic design, complexity theory, and discrete structures.

Blogs and sites (4)

• The Morning Paper blog.acolyer.orgfree

  An archive of summaries covering influential academic papers across systems, security, algorithms, and distributed systems.

• Computer History Museum computerhistory.orgfree

  A cultural and historical institution dedicated to preserving the stories, computing hardware, and software artifacts of the digital revolution.

• Distill distill.pubfree

  An online publication featuring interactive essays and clear visual explanations of machine learning and computational ideas.

• Stack Overflow Blog stackoverflow.blogfree

  Essays, developer survey insights, and analytical articles on software craftsmanship, programming, and computer science culture.

Events and conferences (4)

• ACM Symposium on Theory of Computing (STOC) acm-stoc.orgpaid

  The flagship annual conference of ACM SIGACT presenting foundational research across all areas of theoretical computer science.

• IEEE Symposium on Foundations of Computer Science (FOCS) focs.computer.orgpaid

  A premier annual conference sponsored by the IEEE Computer Society covering algorithmic theory and mathematical foundations.

• ACM SIGCSE Technical Symposium sigcse.orgpaid

  The premier global conference on computer science education, pedagogical research, and computing curricula design.

• ACM SOSP (Symposium on Operating Systems Principles) sosp.orgpaid

  The premier bi-annual research forum on operating systems principles and computer systems architecture sponsored by ACM SIGOPS.

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