Ask HN: What are some books where the reader learns by building projects?

Article summary

The article asks for book recommendations where the reader learns by building projects. It mentions a book called 'Building Enterprise JavaScript Applications' and another called 'Building Git' as examples. The goal is to find books that take the reader from zero to building a non-trivial project. The article also provides links to other resources, including GitHub repositories with project-based learning materials.

Main themes

• project-based learning
• programming books
• computer science education
• software development
• embedded systems
• computer graphics
• game programming
• online learning resources

What commenters say

• Some books, like 'Paradigms of AI Programming', effectively teach programming concepts through project-based learning.
• Books that integrate concepts and ask readers to apply them in novel ways are particularly effective for learning.
• The 'Elements of Computing Systems' book is a great example of a book that takes the reader from basic logic gates to a fully functional computer system.
• The 'Introduction to 3D Game Programming with DirectX 11' book is a valuable resource for learning 3D graphics programming.
• Some commenters recommend books that focus on specific topics, such as embedded systems or computer graphics.
• Others suggest that books with a practical, hands-on approach are more effective for learning than theoretical or verbose ones.
• A few commenters mention the importance of repetition and reinforcement in the learning process.
• There is also a discussion about the value of online resources and courses in addition to books for learning programming concepts.