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TLDR

A curated collection of Chinese-language computer science and programming books, organized by topic with downloadable PDFs and study materials for learning CS fundamentals.

Mindmap

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    What it covers
      Operating systems
      Algorithms and data structures
      Database design
      Programming languages
    Book categories
      Web development
      Mobile development
      System architecture
      Interview prep
    Languages included
      Java
      C and C++
      Python
    How to use
      Download PDFs
      Access with passwords
      Study by topic
      Prepare for interviews

Things people build with this

USE CASE 1

Build a personal library of CS fundamentals by downloading curated books on algorithms, data structures, and system design.

USE CASE 2

Prepare for technical job interviews using dedicated interview preparation books and resources organized by topic.

USE CASE 3

Learn programming languages like Java, Python, and C++ from foundational textbooks organized by skill level.

USE CASE 4

Study operating systems, networking, and database design through comprehensive Chinese-language technical books.

Getting it running

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In plain English

This repository is a curated collection of Chinese-language computing and programming books, most shared as downloadable PDF files hosted on Chinese cloud storage. The readme is written in Chinese and organized into categories covering the subjects typically included in a computer science education, including operating systems, computer networking, computer architecture, algorithms and data structures, design patterns, databases, and various programming languages including Java, C, C++, and Python. It also includes sections on topics like front-end and back-end web development, mobile development, Linux internals, large-scale system architecture, and job interview preparation. Each entry links to a file download with an associated access password. The repository description notes it is continually updated and encourages readers to star it for future reference.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
I want to learn about operating systems and computer architecture. Which books from this awesome-cs-books collection should I start with?
Prompt 2
Help me create a study plan using the books in awesome-cs-books to prepare for a technical interview in 3 months.
Prompt 3
I'm learning C++ and want to find the best books from awesome-cs-books. What's recommended for beginners?
Prompt 4
Show me how to organize a reading schedule using the algorithm and data structure books from awesome-cs-books.
Prompt 5
Which books in awesome-cs-books cover system design and large-scale architecture for backend engineers?
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