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Programming Pearls presents a collection of practical programming problems, each accompanied by elegant, well‑structured solutions that reveal underlying principles of software design. The book blends insightful theory with humorous, readable code, making complex concepts accessible to programmers of all skill levels.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Technology & Computing/Programming
Authors: Jon Louis Bentley
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