--- product_id: 150396246 title: "A Programmer's Guide to Computer Science: A virtual degree for the self-taught developer" price: "€ 65.06" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/150396246-a-programmers-guide-to-computer-science-a-virtual-degree-self store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # A Programmer's Guide to Computer Science: A virtual degree for the self-taught developer **Price:** € 65.06 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Programmer's Guide to Computer Science: A virtual degree for the self-taught developer - **How much does it cost?** € 65.06 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/150396246-a-programmers-guide-to-computer-science-a-virtual-degree-self) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy A Programmer's Guide to Computer Science: A virtual degree for the self-taught developer on desertcart.com ✓ FREE SHIPPING on qualified orders Review: A light textbook - A Programmer's Guide to Computer Science distills a huge portion of the theoretical side of a comp sci degree into about 200 pages. It is very much a textbook, with some (very light!) math, and theory that you won't be using in your day-to-day unless you're in research, quantum computing, etc. That said, a lot of the information *is* useful to have as a background. I picked this one up as a refresher since it's been over a decade (*ulp*) since I went to school. A lot of the material was very familiar, and some stuff that I struggled with back then was made clearer in this book. A Programmer's Guide to Computer Science isn't a particularly compelling read. It's very dry, delivering facts, diagrams, bits of math, and a little pseudocode to get the point across. But the information is very good and I would recommend you suffer through this one. It's only about 200 pages. 10 pages a day and you'll be done in a month-ish. Review: A very thorough overview! - The author very clearly states in the beginning that covering all of the topics mentioned in the book cannot be covered completely by the book, both in the beginning and at the end. This is a much appreciated note! Do no expect to get everything you need from a single book, ever. It's a very complete overview of topics that I'd: 1.) heard of but did not genuinely understand, or 2.) never known about. I really appreciate the way these things were introduced to me. I will be buying the second volume! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #617,105 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #11 in Data Structure and Algorithms #35 in Computer Algorithms #37 in Graph Theory (Books) | | Book 1 of 2 | A Programmer's Guide to Computer Science | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (340) | | Dimensions | 6 x 0.43 x 9 inches | | Edition | Illustrated | | ISBN-10 | 195120400X | | ISBN-13 | 978-1951204006 | | Item Weight | 9.3 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 188 pages | | Publication date | July 28, 2019 | | Publisher | Jaxson Media | ## Images ![A Programmer's Guide to Computer Science: A virtual degree for the self-taught developer - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61fFh20AhQL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A light textbook *by M***N on October 15, 2024* A Programmer's Guide to Computer Science distills a huge portion of the theoretical side of a comp sci degree into about 200 pages. It is very much a textbook, with some (very light!) math, and theory that you won't be using in your day-to-day unless you're in research, quantum computing, etc. That said, a lot of the information *is* useful to have as a background. I picked this one up as a refresher since it's been over a decade (*ulp*) since I went to school. A lot of the material was very familiar, and some stuff that I struggled with back then was made clearer in this book. A Programmer's Guide to Computer Science isn't a particularly compelling read. It's very dry, delivering facts, diagrams, bits of math, and a little pseudocode to get the point across. But the information is very good and I would recommend you suffer through this one. It's only about 200 pages. 10 pages a day and you'll be done in a month-ish. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A very thorough overview! *by D***I on December 18, 2023* The author very clearly states in the beginning that covering all of the topics mentioned in the book cannot be covered completely by the book, both in the beginning and at the end. This is a much appreciated note! Do no expect to get everything you need from a single book, ever. It's a very complete overview of topics that I'd: 1.) heard of but did not genuinely understand, or 2.) never known about. I really appreciate the way these things were introduced to me. I will be buying the second volume! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book *by S***S on August 30, 2023* I wish it had more code samples but it’s a great small book while I’m learning DS&A ## Frequently Bought Together - A Programmer's Guide to Computer Science: A virtual degree for the self-taught developer - A Programmer's Guide to Computer Science Vol. 2: A virtual degree for the self-taught developer - The Self-Taught Programmer: The Definitive Guide to Programming Professionally --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/150396246-a-programmers-guide-to-computer-science-a-virtual-degree-self](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/150396246-a-programmers-guide-to-computer-science-a-virtual-degree-self) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*