5 Advanced Books for Experienced Java, C++, Python, Ruby and JavaScript Developers

It's one thing to know about the syntax and semantics of a programming language and other things to use it effectively. If you are a programmer and want to take your programming skill to next level in your choice of programming language, and looking for the best resources then you have come to the right place. Earlier, I have shared the best online courses to learn Python, Java, JavaScript, and C++, and today, I am going to share advanced programming books for experienced Java, C++, Python, Ruby, and JavaScript developers. To be honest, there are several books that will be taught you about the syntax and grammar of a programming language, but there are really few books that will teach you the customary and effective ways to use it, also known as idiom and usages.

As a programmer, you must know one programming language really well at an expert level so that you can discuss its nuances and best practices. This will be your core skill and all other tech skill will be built around it. 

For me that language is Java, while I also know Python, C++, JavaScript, Scala, and a couple of other programming languages, I am not really an expert on that, I can find my ways and do things but I can't make the best decision, and that's why I am in constant search of books that improve me as a programmer.

As I said, there are very few books that teach you about the effective usage of a particular programming language, I started looking at books for other programming languages, and believe me they have also helped me to become better.

Here I am going to share 5 books on different programming languages like C++, Java, Python, Ruby, and JavaScript, which will help you to learn your programming language better. If you are a senior programmer, which has tried a couple of languages or someone like "Jack of all trades, master of one", then also you will benefit a lot from these books.

As Josh Bloch puts there are many books that teach you syntax and semantics of a programming language but there are very few which teach how to use them properly and these books fall in that category.

5 Advanced Programming Books for Experienced Developers

Without wasting any more of your time, here is my list of the 5 best books to learn your programming language really well. It contains books for experienced Java programmers, Python developers, C++ developers, Javascript programmers, and Ruby developers.

It's expected that you know these, I mean one of these programming languages, and then use a corresponding book to further improve your knowledge of that particular programming language.

1. Effective Java

This is the one book I think every Java developer should read. You could probably get away with reading this in lieu of Design Patterns as well. Effective Java will introduce you to a number of Java dos and don'ts and gives a nice overview of the nuances of generics, enums, and annotations.

Btw, If you are new to Java programming and you prefer an online course, I recommend you check out The Complete Java Masterclass by Tim Buchalaka on Udemy. Once you understand the basics and fundamentals, you can read this book to become an expert Java developer which every company wants to hire.

2. Python Tricks by Dan Bader

This is the book I recommend to every Python programmer irrespective of what he is doing with Python, like scripting, web scraping, data analysis, or web development.  This book is like Effective Java for Java developers and Effective C++ for the Pythonistas. Do you have another favorite? Let me know.

If you are new to Python and you prefer an online course, I recommend you check out The Complete Python Bootcamp course by Jose Portilla on Udemy. It's probably the best course to start learning Python in 2020 and you can combine this book with the course to become an expert Python developer in a quick time.

3. Effective C++ and More Effective C++

The Effective Java counterpart for C++ Developers. There are a couple of them and I haven't read them all, but I've heard this is the C++ professional's book to read. If you need a course to go along with this book, you can also check out Advanced C++ Programming by John Purcell on Udemy.

4. The Ruby Programming Language

If you already have Ruby experience, this book by David Flanagan and Matz is a great way to solidify a deep understanding of the Ruby language. If you're still an early beginner, you might want to stick with the classic Programming Ruby book or may want to join the Learn to Code with Ruby course by Boris Paskhaver on Udemy.

5. Javascript Ninja

John Resig certainly knows how to write Javascript libraries, and this book uses library writing to teach better Javascript programming. This book is like Effective Java for Javascript developers and falls in the same category of other advanced programming books I have mentioned in this article.

Btw, if you are a beginner and just started learning JavaScript or looking for a great course to start with JavaScript then I highly recommend you check out The Complete JavaScript course by Jonas Schedtmann on Udemy. It's a project-based course and you will build real projects while also learning the nuisance of JavaScript.

That's all about the list of 5 advanced programming books for experienced developers. I hope these books will help you to become a better C++, Java, Ruby, Python, and JavaScript developer and certainly improve your programming skills in the corresponding language. I highly recommend these books to experienced developers, who need to know the pros and cons of different ways of doing things in a particular programming language.

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