Comments on: Book review: “Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs” by Harold Abelson, Gerald Jay Sussman

By: grow taller

grow taller — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:35:48 +0000

Your right there are a lot of programming books that can be a bit difficult to follow , Especially with those who are in the beginner to intermediate level.

By: highest cd rates

highest cd rates — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 13:02:43 +0000

I agree with you, universities should give a simpler introductory course to programming before SICP. However, overall impression of book sounds good.

By: Manitowoc ice machine

Manitowoc ice machine — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:03:49 +0000

A truly wonderful book. What else can I say?

I discovered it about 10 years into my career in software, on a recommendation from a friend from MIT where it is used for the introductory CompSci course (6.001). Originally, I didn’t think a book used in a first course of computer science can contain anything I didn’t know already. In the end, I ended up getting Scheme (the LISP variant used for exercises in the book) and spent almost two months working through the exercises in the book. Why? Because it challenged and changed the way I think about software.

By: Basement dehumidifier

Basement dehumidifier — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:00:48 +0000

While working my way through the book, I went through the MIT 6.001 course materials on the MIT OCW website, as well as the Berkeley SICP course which are both based on this book. Both courses are, no doubt, excellent, but in the end I found the best approach for me was to simply stick with the Abelson and Sussman and do the exercises.

By: Geeks of Hogwarts

Geeks of Hogwarts — Sat, 16 May 2009 23:11:01 +0000

i bought this after wanting to brush up on theory, algorithms, programming concepts and all the other computer science stuff but didn’t want to go back to school.

this book really helps brush up on what you need to know and I would recommend that anyone taking comp science today get this book and work thru it in conjunction with your regular classes.

those of you who didn’t go to comp sci should get this book too.
You will learn a lot..but not exactly how to spell.

By: Lio

Lio — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:53:02 +0000

I´ve read that book, and I can really recommend it. It´s really easy to read and follow.

By: dino delellis

dino delellis — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:03:38 +0000

Nice review , thanks , your right there are a lot of programming books that can be a bit difficult to follow , Especially with those who are in the beginner to intermediate level.

At least if they use universal or common terms it will be a lot easier for those who are new to SICP to begin their leaning with this.

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By: vmware training

vmware training — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:02:35 +0000

Excellent review, ive never heard of it but i think i may have to pick up the book.

after all its good to evolve ones own opinion.

many thanks

By: David

David — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:08:29 +0000

The book is very interesting, recommend to all