How to push further as a programmer?

Question

For the last, hmm, 6 months I\'ve been reading into Programming in C, I got myself K&Rv2, BEEJ\'s socket guide, Expert C programming, Linux Systems Programming, the ISO/IEC

Answer 1

Consider reading more content on the "concepts" of programming than purely syntax:

• Don't Make Me Think by Steve Krug
• Code Complete: A Practical Handbook of Software Construction

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