Ultimate Programming Resources Thread

[Markmjb]

Introduction
Some of you guys might now Zonked thread with the exact name. He started the topic to gather our knowledge of the best programming stuff you can find.
So first, a thank you for Zonked who started this work!
Since he is unable to update the thread regularly, I will, with the consensus of alpenwasser, continue his thread.
 
Zonkeds intro
I decided it would be a good idea to have a thread that is a complete collection of helpful programming resources and tutorials. This will be an going, frequently updated post that will require input from you guys also. So help me build the ultimate programming resources thread. Simply leave them in the comments and I will add them.

General Programming Resources
Stack Overflow -A forum inhabited by professional developers. You can also ask questions and will receive help.
MIT Open Courseware -Online Computer Science lectures from MIT University. Features lectures, resources and handouts
The New Boston - Video tutorials of lots of languages, also entertaining.
Code Cademy - Interactive learning with rewards in a variety of languages
Code School - Interactive Tutorials in a variety of languages
TopCoder - Programming competitions
Google Code Jam - Archived Google Jam contests and exercises
USACO Training Gateway - Programming problems
Tutorials Point - Extensive written tutorials about a variety of languages
Tutorialized - Tutorial Site with the code embedded next to the tutorials
Educator - Tutorial site on a variety of languages

Python
Learn Python The Hard Way - Extensive HTML book on the basic of Python
Dive Into Python - Same concept as the above resource, but slightly more advanced
PyGame - Features tutorials for Python game development.
Python.Org - Official Python website. Includes tutorials and documentation.
Invent With Python - Online tutorials of actual programs and games (very good!)

C
Live Gnome - Variety of C resources and projects
Learn C The Hard Way - Learn C the Hard way (Work In Progress)
C Programming WikiBook - C programming Wiki
Tutorials Point - Lots of C resources
Learn C.org - Interactive C resources

[bOOK] C Programming in Easy Steps -  Mike McGrath (isbn 978-1840785449)

C#
MSDN - Official Site for C#
Home and Learn - Beginner C# Tutorials
C# Crash Course

C++
C++ Reference - C++ reference
C Plus Plus - Official C++ reference
Tutorials Point - C++ tutorials
C Programming - In depth tutorials on C++
MSDN Visual C++ - Visual C++ tutorials
Stephan T. Lavavej Video Tutorials: Core C++
Stephan T. Lavavej Video Tutorials: STL
Stephan T. Lavavej Video Tutorials: Advanced STL

Visual Basic
VB Code - VB tutorials
Home and Learn - Basic Visual Basic tutorials
Tutorials Point - Loads of great VB tutorials
Tutorialized - Even more Visual Basic tutorials

Java
Oracle Docs - Official Java documents
Code Ranch - Great Java forum
Tutorials Point - Lots of Java Tutorials
Learn Java Online - Lots of Java resources and interactive learning
Programcreek Great Java Tutorial Site

HTML/CSS/Javascript
W3 Schools - Good starting point for html/css/javascript
Mozilla Developers - Web development tutorials
HTML Dog - HTML, CSS and JavaScript tutorials
CSS Tricks - CSS Tutorials
JsFiddle - Javascript Collab Tool

PHP
Better PHP - PHP Video tutorials of code snippets
PHP Academy - PHP videos and tutorials
PHP.Net - Useful PHP documentation

SQL
Learn SQL the hard Way - Learn SQL the Hard Way

Perl
Perl.Org - Official Perl website.
Perl Meme - Perl Tutorials.
Perl Begin - Perl for beginners.
Modern Perl Books - Book on Pearl
High Order Perl Book - High Order Pearl Book

Ruby
Try Ruby - Ruby interactive resources.
Learn Ruby The Hard Way - Learn Ruby the Hard Way

Android Development
Android Developers - Official Google docs, tutorials, guides, tips and tricks
Google Developers - News and guides for a variety of languages including Android development
XDA Developers - #1 Android dev forum. Includes tutorials, ROMS, news, tips, techniques and much more!!!

iOS Development
Apple Documentation - Official Apple Documentation
Apps A Muck - Lots of iOS development tutorials
App Coda - More iOS application development

3D Programming
OpenGL Tutorials
Learning Modern 3D Graphics Programming

Books
Free Programming Book List on Github
Stackoverflow C++ Book Guide
Think Python -Allen Downey
Design for the non Designer -Robin WIlliams
The Pragmatic Programmer -Dave Thomas
Javascript: The Good Parts -Douglas Crockford
Code Complete -Steve McConnell
The Art of Computer Programming -Donald Knuth
Discrete Mathematics for Computer Scientists -John Truss
The art of Unix Programming -Eric S. Raymond
Head First Java and Design Patterns -Eric Freeman
C Programming Language -Brian Kernighan, Dennis Ritchie
Computers as Components -Wayne Wolf
Operating Systems Concepts with Java -Abraham Silberschatz, Peter Galvin, Greg Gagne
Higher Order Perl - Mark Jason Dominus
Perls of Wisdom - Steve Litt
The C++ Programming Language -Bjarne Stroustrup
Game Coding Complete -Mike McShaffry
Introduction to Algorithms -Thomas H. Cormen, Charles E. Leiserson and Ronald L. Riverst
Computer Organisation and Architecture -Linda Null and Julia Lobur
The Mythical Man-Month -Frederick P. Brooks JR
Computer Organisation and Design -David A. Patterson and John L. Hennesy
Architecture of Open Source Applications
Modern C++ Design -Andrei Alexandrescu
Computer Networking: A top-down approach featuring the internet -
Database System Concepts -Abraham Silberschatz, Henry F. Korth, S. Sudarshan
Artificial Intelligence, A Modern Approach -Stuart Russel, Peter Norvig
Concepts in Programming Languages -John C. Mitchell
The Art of Prolog -Leon Sterling, Ehud Shapiro
Elements of the Theory of Computation -Papadimitriou
Computer Graphics: Principles and Practice -Hughes, van Dam, McGuire, Sklart
Java - How to Program -Harvey & Paul Deitel
Thinking in Java -Bruce Eckel
C++ Primer Plus (6th Edition) (Developer's Library)-Stephen Prata


Compilers/IDE's
Microsoft Visual Studio - Microsoft Visual Studio (C, C#, C++)
Eclipse - Eclipse (Java/Android)
Netbeans (Java)
Code Blocks - Code Blocks (C++)
Bloodshed (C++)
Android Studio
Jetbrains - Several IDE's and/or plugins that make C#/Python/Java/Php etc easier to code

Text Editors
Notepad++(Windows)
Text Mate (Mac)
Sublime Text(Windows/Linux)
Brackets
Aptana -Open source web development tool
Qt Project - C++/QML IDE
VIM -Advanced (!) Text Editor (small tutorial[/url)
Emacs -Advanced (!) Text Editor

Other
Gamedev.net - A forum full of professional game developers
DBforums - Database Forums
Codingbat - Java & Python Challenges
Bitbucket - Source Control Provider like github, but then Private
Sourcetreeapp - Tool to manage github/bitbucket
OverAPI - Cheatsheets for several languages
Regexr - Regular Expressioin Tester
Project Euler - Programming and math exercises (Can get quite advanced)

Contributors So far...
Darkfeign
alpenwasser
WanderingFool
majorawsome
pzyko103
WhatARoaster
crocski
Flojer0
MikeD
wolfsinner
hAxx
colonel_mortis
lord4163
Getov
TSegers
Hikaru12
fletch to 99
Nuluvius
forbsie1888

Robi_g

[Markmjb]

reserved for URLs

[Robi_g]

Can 'C Programming - in easy steps' (Mike McGrath) be put on the books list, it's what I learnt with and it really easy to follow.

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1840785446/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=569136327&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=184078203X&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=0YD47PCZ9HYJ3SFY194T

[Markmjb]

Can 'C Programming - in easy steps' (Mike McGrath) be put on the books list, it's what I learnt with and it really easy to follow.

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1840785446/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=569136327&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=184078203X&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=0YD47PCZ9HYJ3SFY194T

Added, thanks for contributing 

[What.jpg]

What about gedit on Linux?

[I337yoSh11]

A few good IDE's would be Atom and Aptana Studio, both of which can be used for a broad spectrum of languages.

Atom: https://atom.io/

Aptana: http://www.aptana.com/

 

Side note: Atom can also be used on Linux, so that's a plus.

[Markmjb]

A few good IDE's would be Atom and Aptana Studio, both of which can be used for a broad spectrum of languages.

Atom: https://atom.io/

Aptana: http://www.aptana.com/

 

Side note: Atom can also be used on Linux, so that's a plus.

I'll add it as soon as Im home, thanks

[LtStaffel]

Does Blender count in 3D programming?  It does feature a python console, and the ability to add scripts.

[pwnage630]

Don't forget TextWrangler for mac as a text editor.

[Sauron]

Do you know any youtube channels that focus on programming in general? A bit like Barnacules' "codegasm" but only that all the time.

[fizzlesticks]

Do you know any youtube channels that focus on programming in general? A bit like Barnacules' "codegasm" but only that all the time.

https://www.youtube.com/user/thenewboston

It's not 100% programming but a lot of it is.

[Helius]

You should definetily have a look at http://www.dotnetperls.com/, I've found it very helpful so far.

[Robi_g]

@Markmjb This will be probably one to borrow from a library (it's £50!) but 'Absolute C++' - Walter Savitch is another great book.

[madknight3]

I noticed you have jsFiddle there. Maybe have a category for Online Compilers and Interpreters/Cloud IDEs?

 

Here are some free online compilers/interpreters that cover multiple languages which are super handy to have on hand.

• Coding Ground
• Ideone
• repl.it

There are more out there but I judged the books by their covers (ie: if the site looked bad, I didn't bother including it).

 

 

There are also many free online compilers/interpreters for specific languages like the following

• SQL Fiddle
• Python Fiddle
• .NET Fiddle (technically multiple (only C#, VB.NET and F#) but decided to group it here with the other fiddles)

These single language options are worth adding if they beat the "many in one" options for their respective languages.

[madknight3]

Some paid tutorial sites have great quality video tutorials (credit card usually required). Either use up their free trials and quit or keep going and cancel any time.

• Lynda.com (code wanshow and techquickie to support Linus Media Group)
• Team Treehouse
• Pluralsite

 

I've personally used all three.

[Lumi]

w3 schools has a lot of examples and php documentation for beginners.

[xgaarocha]

These aren't exactly resources, but provide good reads about the world of programming.
http://blog.codinghorror.com/(from Jeff Atwood, one of the founders of stack exchange)
http://thedailywtf.com/ 
The Daily Wtf isn't always about programming, it's anything IT, basically. But it provides some good examples on what not to do. Also provides laughs

A good one for anything .NET is DotNetPerls (http://www.dotnetperls.com/).

[whitephoenix]

Udemy has many great tutorials for just about anything. Some of them are paid, but almost all have free alts

[SteveGrabowski]

The Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs is one of the greatest CS books ever written (maybe the greatest), and is available online for free from MIT Press. Here is the first lecture from a course based on this book, and taught by the authors:

 

 

Here is the entire course:

 

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8FE88AA54363BC46

 

It uses the first edition of the book, but it's pretty similar.

 

Here is a more modern course based on the book, updated with a little OOP, and some lectures on the client/server paradigm and concurrency:

 

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0C230493410F6137

 

If you want to do assignments, labs, and projects for this course check the course reader links at this page:

https://inst.eecs.berkeley.edu/~cs61a/sp11/

 

Note for that Berkeley course Lectures 5 & 6 are missing. They are a talk by Turing Award winner Alan Kay about user interfaces. It pretty much tells the story about how he and his team at Xerox developed graphical user interfaces as we know them today before Xerox gave away the farm to Apple, leading to the Macintosh (which led to Windows). He basically created OOP along the way while doing this. And the story is incredibly interesting, since he bases it off research he did with children and from reading a book about tennis (seriously, not bullshitting here).

 

 

[destroyer8769]

I don't know if this fits for this thread, but I hope it helps, it sure has helped me.

Link: https://www.thenewboston.com/videos.php

[mikat]

@Markmjb add textwrangler (texteditor for mac) please

[Nuluvius]

Two sites that offer game like challenges where one may use a variety of different languages:

 

CodinGame

CodeCombat

[Markmjb]

Ugh, I'm always checking this thread in times I don't actually have time to fully update it ._.  Thanks  mikat and Nuluvius for your ideas, I will be adding them shortly

[Frizzil]

How about modern graphics programming resources?  Relevant to the kind of people interested in GPUs, and very hard info to come by.  (Legacy "immediate mode" graphics is better established, but irrelevant if the interest is in performance obsession or practical application imo.)

 

Example, "Common Techniques to Improve Shadow Depth Maps": https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/ee416324%28v=vs.85%29.aspx.  Useful both to implementors for implementing, AND to reviewers and players in discussing the quality of shadows in a game.

[ExDreamer]

 Is there any good tutorial on UNIX Shell programming?