I'm curious about how networking concepts like IP addresses, DNS, and TCP/UDP are being taught in universities these days. As someone who's been around since the early days of networking, I picked up knowledge through RFCs, man pages, and a lot of trial and error. Nowadays, it seems like there are tons of resources available, but I don't know what the current learning paths look like. Are there standard textbooks or courses that focus on these topics? What do beginners in the field understand about these essential concepts?
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When this question came up before, someone recommended *Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach* by James Kurose and Keith Ross. It seems like a solid resource!
Courses often have 'Networks' or 'Systems' in their titles. Just look for that, and you should find relevant material.
Honestly, most programmers nowadays don't know much about networking fundamentals. But if you're eager to learn, there's so much online! Plus books like TCP/IP Illustrated are great for building that knowledge.
*TCP/IP Illustrated* by Stevens is another good one to check out. Most universities offer specialized modules on computer networking, but I've noticed that many junior developers lack a deep understanding, often only having basic experiences like rebooting their home router.
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