Question

Can anybody recommend any books or websites that would help a beginning programmer get started/develop skills? Thnx.

Answer 1

I think you should choose a programming language first. Ex: C#, Java, C++, Assembly, PHP, Python....
You must specify your field programmable. Ex: Desktop App, Web App, System, Mobile App, Network, Embedded System...
Regards,

Answer 2

Prelude to Programming by Elizabeth Drake

Answer 3

the best programming book i've ever read is The C Programming Language by Kernighan and Ritchie

Answer 4

Project Euler would help you greatly check the website

Answer 5

Look up on YouTube Stanford Programming Methodology or MIT Introduction to Computer Science...

Answer 6

Project Euler is awesome and I highly recommend but not to teach someone how to program, but to practise and to upskill your maths...

Answer 7

MIT open courseware is good, I am sure you can find some pretty good materials there.

Answer 8

Start with the book 'Code Complete'. It's about the programming philosophy. Along with it, you can start with Introduction to Algorithms by CLRS.

Answer 9

TRY THE" LET US C" BY YASHWANTH KANETKAR A BOOK ON BASIC C PROGRAMMING

Answer 10

I would suggest looking at http://see.stanford.edu . Click on the courses tab and take a good look at CS106A.