hello /r/cscareerquestions! i'm going on the job hunt for the first time since starting my career, after receiving a bachelor's in cs degree in 2003. i've collected these reddit submissions over the past year or so. i hope you find them useful.

but first, some questions: any particular ones in here that you think are gems? what discussions have i missed?

edit: 2011-12-15: i intend to continue to update this list. if you have an addition, leave a top-level comment or message me. thanks!

• theory of computation, foundations of cs, etc.

  • foundations of computer science (aho, ullman textbook) online.
  • foundations of computer science (same book as previous)
  • what are the canonical texts on theoretical computer science?
  • less foundational, but: is there a list of the canonical introductory textbooks covering the major branches of computer science?

• p vs. np, big-o

  • np-complete problems, and their relationships. does anyone know a more complete graph than this one?
  • plain english explanation of big o
  • on undecidable problems
  • still ignorant: what is the np=p problem?
  • p versus np in simple english

• data structures (in general)

  • looking for recommendations for an intro/freshmen level data structures text book.
  • what are the lesser known but cool data structures

• data structures (specific)

  • alternative (and understandable!) explanation of red-black tree balancing - /r/compsci
  • alternative (and understandable!) explanation of red-black tree balancing - /r/coding
  • skip lists are pretty awesome

• algorithms (all)

  • i'm looking for a good book on algorithms. suggestions?
  • subreddit dedicated to discussing algorithmic programming problems - check it out!
  • algorithms, 4th edition, book site
  • detailed review of mit's "introduction to algorithms" course

• algorithms (classes of algorithms, specific algorithms)

  • <omitted for now because there's a ton: sorting algorithms, graph-based algorithms, text, cryptographic, data compression, dsp, dynamic, randomized, constraint programming, etc. google is good, or i can list them if there's interest.>

• data structures and algorithms

  • [request] data structures and algorithms (/r/universityofreddit)
  • i'm an experienced developer looking to master data structures / algorithms, what books should i read?

• math / logic

  • mathematics for computer science (fall 2010, mit)
  • book suggestions for building up a solid mathematical foundation for studying computer science
  • having trouble with the mathematical aspect of computer science.

• programming puzzles, tech interview questions (specific)

  • write a c program of 512 characters or less that returns as large a number as possible.
  • ten ways to check if an integer is a power of two in c
  • automatic job-getter (ed. computing the nth fibonacci number)

• programming puzzles, tech interview questions (general)

  • subreddit dedicated to discussing algorithmic programming problems - check it out!
  • what are your favourite websites for programming practice?
  • best interview questions
  • 140 google interview questions
  • typical programming interview questions.
  • compsci-ers, some introduction websites/project ideas?

• resumes

  • advice on a programmer resume
  • iama resume screener for a company.
  • how should i answered "desired pay" on a job application?

• the job hunt

  • three tips for getting a job through a recruiter
  • how good should my github be before i advertise it to potential employers?

• interviews

  • just bombed an interview; how do i do better next time?
  • how to rock an algorithms interview
  • going for my first programming job interview in a week. no idea what to expect! advice?
  • what are your best job interview tips?
  • things you should know when interviewing for a programming job
  • preparing for on-site interviews
  • i'm finishing up my cs degree this year. what are some good specific things i should study/practice to prepare for interviews?
  • computer science internships; how do i go about getting one?

• interviewing the interviewer

  • interviewing for a programming job: does anyone have advice for determining whether a company/job is any good?
  • job interview this afternoon. looking for good questions to ask my interviewers.