What are some books that programmers should read to understand logic?
15th August 2013
My answer to What are some books that programmers should read to understand logic? on Quora
Logic is more of a mathematical concept than a computer science concept—programming books are unlikely to focus on it.
If you want a book that will help you understand the deeper concepts behind programming, Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs is pretty remarkable.
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