1. Computer Networks - Andrew S. Tanenbaum

Covers almost every aspect of networking in detail. It progresses in a very systematic manner to unfold all the concepts related to the 7 layers of the OSI and much more. .

2. Operating System Concepts - Silberschatz, Galvin

A great book on concurrency, synchronization, deadlock, Processes, threads and Inter-process communication, CPU scheduling, Memory management, File systems etc in an OS

3. Principles of Compiler Design - Aho , Ullman, Lam, Sethi

Beautifully written book on a complex subject of compilers. If you have trouble understanding Parsing, Code Optimization, Code Generation and all, I will definitely suggest you this book.




4. Digital Logic and Computer Design

Logic functions, Minimization, Design and synthesis of Combinational and Sequential circuits, all explained in this book.





5. Introduction to Algorithms, Third Edition - Thomas H. Cormen, Charles E. Leiserson, Ronald L. Rivest, and Clifford Stein

Introduction to Algorithms used in various kinds of languages. Good if you want to 'think' computer

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6. Code Complete 2: A Practical Handbook of Software Construction - Steve McConnell

The book's focus is on writing better code. McConnell addresses a wide variety of topics including managing complexity, re-factoring, coding style, and writing good comments. A must read for every programmer who is serious about writing some good code.





7. Introduction to Languages and the Theory of Computation - John C Martin

This book is an introduction for undergraduates to the theory of computation. It emphasizes formal languages, automata and abstract models of computation, and computability. It also includes an introduction to computational complexity and NP-completeness.

8. The Mythical Man Month - Frederick P. Brooks

This book is an All Time Classic. First published in 1975. Technology has changed a lot since then, but the human aspect of the software industry still is the same. It describes many commonly occurring problems in large and mid-scale development projects and breaks them down.



9. Hacking Exposed: 5th Edition - Stuart McClure, Joel Scambray, George Kurtz

Having sold millions of copies throughout the world, the book is the number one best-selling computer security book. It's for those of you who want to delve deep into the 'Hacking and Security' aspect of computers.



10. The Little Black Book of Computer Viruses - Mark Ludwig

It goes very deep in a very specific topic of computer viruses. But I assure you this book is worth reading. I tried to read this during my 10th grade with a little experience of programming, I couldn't understand much of the assembly language. But the book fascinated me. I picked it up again after 4 years (when I was in a position to understand it better) and loved it. Mark Ludwig takes you into a deep dirty world of computer viruses. If you're a passionate coder you've got to read this.

First of all, congratulations on choosing to major in computer science in undergrad. You have, in my opinion, selected a fairly diverse area of engineering. It has a wide range and many versions to discover.

Sincerely speaking from a personal standpoint, resist the urge to go along with the crowd or the latest fashion. Once you are a student of engineering, simply attempt to explore new areas, liberate your mind, and come up with great and fascinating ideas to work on without putting any pressure on yourself. You will never regret your life's decision to end up someplace where you don't enjoy your profession if you go in this manner and discover something that totally fits you and your enthusiasm.

Just use your brain; if you're studying computer science in college, you may attempt hands-on researching new technologies, creating things while learning them, doing competitive programming, and getting a taste of hackathons. You never know which of the aforementioned options will fulfill your ambition.

Finally, never do any action without a purpose. Never set out to accomplish a goal. Love your objective. Love your aspirations. Work like you should, and you'll succeed in the end for sure. Even the world won't acknowledge what you accomplish at first, but it will applaud you wholeheartedly when you triumph in the end without having any regrets about your life. Make the most of your life since it's vital to do so dordle.