Okay, now I am confused. This article basically directly explained my situation. I learned by doing, not by studying or taking classes. I have a HUGE whole in my knowledge regarding algorithms, uncommon C of features, and things classified as true "Computer Science".
Anyway, I was thinking about reading these books. That is, until I saw phillmv's comment. There has been a lot of debate and suggested lists of books to read on this comment thread, but no concrete suggestions. I went from 3 suggested books to a few hundred. I know there are no magic books that make you a master of Computer Science, but does anyone have a concrete quick list of what is necessary for filling in the blanks in a self taught programmer's education?
Anyway, I was thinking about reading these books. That is, until I saw phillmv's comment. There has been a lot of debate and suggested lists of books to read on this comment thread, but no concrete suggestions. I went from 3 suggested books to a few hundred. I know there are no magic books that make you a master of Computer Science, but does anyone have a concrete quick list of what is necessary for filling in the blanks in a self taught programmer's education?