In that case, read, but don't try to understand in full and complete depth, a few books. I would suggest: * SICP * The Dragon Book * Programming Pearls * T

In that case, read, but don't try to understand in full and complete depth, a few books. I would suggest: * SICP * The Dragon Book * Programming Pearls * The Elements of Computing Systems There's a shed-load of good stuff, and no doubt others will suggest more.