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In one sentence

Curated reading list of technical books for Chinese-speaking software developers, organized by topic, algorithms, networking, databases, deep learning, with purchase links and short descriptions for each title.

Mindmap

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  root((technical-books))
    Topics covered
      Algorithms
      Networking
      Databases
      Deep learning
    Content per entry
      Book title
      Author names
      Short summary
    Community
      Chinese developers
      Doocs org
    Contribute
      Pull requests
      GitHub discussions
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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Browse recommended books by topic to find the right algorithms or networking book for your current skill level

USE CASE 2

Discover Chinese-language technical books on distributed systems, compilers, or software architecture you might not find via English searches

USE CASE 3

Submit a pull request to suggest a book addition to the community reading list

How does it compare?

doocs/technical-booksmatthew-andrews/isomorphic-fetchfuturepress/epub.js
Stars6,9176,9196,914
LanguageJavaScriptJavaScriptJavaScript
Setup difficultyeasyeasymoderate
Complexity1/52/53/5
Audiencedeveloperdeveloperdeveloper

Figures from each repo's GitHub metadata at analysis time.

How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

So what is it?

This repository is a curated reading list of technical books for software developers, maintained by the Doocs open-source community. The README is written in Chinese and is aimed at Chinese-speaking engineers looking for book recommendations across a broad range of computing topics. The project also has a companion website where the list can be browsed more comfortably. The list is organized by subject area. Categories include computer systems and algorithms, computer networking, front-end development, back-end development, databases, software architecture, big data, and deep learning. Each entry includes the book title with a purchase link, the author or authors, and a short summary of what the book covers and who it is suited for. The books listed are a mix of internationally recognized classics translated into Chinese and books originally written by Chinese authors. Examples include well-known titles on algorithms, operating systems, compilers, TCP/IP networking, distributed systems, database internals, and software design patterns. The descriptions are brief but give enough context to understand whether a book is introductory or advanced. The project encourages readers to buy legitimate copies of the books rather than seeking pirated versions, and invites community members to suggest additions through the GitHub discussions section or by submitting a pull request. The repository does not host any book content itself, it is purely a link-and-description index. There is no code to run. The repository is a reference document, not a software project.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
I'm a Chinese-speaking developer wanting to improve my algorithms knowledge. Which books from the doocs/technical-books list are recommended for intermediate level, and what makes each one stand out?
Prompt 2
I want to learn database internals. Which books in the doocs technical-books list cover how databases are designed and implemented, and are they suitable for someone without a CS degree?
Prompt 3
How do I submit a pull request to suggest a new book to the doocs/technical-books reading list? What format should my book entry follow?
Prompt 4
Give me the top 3 books from this list for learning distributed systems, with a one-sentence explanation of what each one teaches.

Frequently asked questions

What is technical-books?

Curated reading list of technical books for Chinese-speaking software developers, organized by topic, algorithms, networking, databases, deep learning, with purchase links and short descriptions for each title.

What language is technical-books written in?

Mainly JavaScript.

How hard is technical-books to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is technical-books for?

Mainly developer.

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