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Book reading list

1. Code - this book is your foundation
2. Deepwork - this book will teach you how to block out distractions
3. Head first C
4. Head first java
5. Data structures and algorithms by wiely
6. The Algorithm Design Manuel
7. Design Patterns by
8. Headfirst design patterns (best book)

Practice your craft.

1. codingbats.com
2. HackerRanker
3. Leetcode