Fundamental Programming Books

Fundamentals of Algorithms and Data Structures

• Introduction to Algorithms, by Thomas H. Cormen, et al. 4th edition. (2022)
• Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs, by Abelson, et al. 2nd edition. (1996)
• Competitive Programming 3, by Steven Halim. (2013)

Practical C Programming in Linux systems

• The C Programming Language, by Kernighan and Ritchie. 2nd edition. (1988)
• The Linux Programming Interface, by Michael Kerrisk. (2010)

Design Patterns

• Design Patterns, by Gamma, Helm, Johnson and Vlissides. (1994)
• Game Programming Patterns, by Robert Nystrom. (2014)

Data-layer

• Designing Data-Intensive Applications, by Martin Kleppman. (2017)

Practical Advice

• The Pragmatic Programmer, by Hunt and Thomas. 2nd edition. (2019)

Mathematics-related

• Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, by Jay L. Devore. 9th edition. (2015)
• Linear Algebra Done Right, by Sheldon Axler. 3rd ed. (2015)

Tools

• Pro Git, by Chacon and Straub. 2nd edition. (2014).