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Name: Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (SICP)
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Author: Harold Abelson

📘 Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (SICP) by Harold Abelson

Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs, often called the "Wizard Book" because of the wizard on its cover, is a classic computer science text authored by Harold Abelson, Jerry Sussman, and Julie Sussman. Published by MIT Press in 1984, it introduces programming fundamentals using Lisp and Scheme, and has become a staple in introductory courses at MIT and other institutions.

First publish date: 1985

Genre: Technology & Computing/Programming

Authors: Harold Abelson

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