(Mostly) Useful Programming Links

C References

• Dinkum C Library Reference
  Documentation for common C libraries (including stdio.h). Please note that the copyright states that, "You are entitled to access the on-line copy, but you may not make any copies for use by yourself or others."
• C Frequently Asked Questions
  Common questions on C (and C++). A good place to find detailed answers to quick questions, or just to browse.
• C Programming
  Steve Summit's collection of notes and almost-tutorials for the C programming language. The Introductory C Programming Class Notes are an excellent introduction to C for beginners to programming, and each chapter is brief enough to be read in an afternoon. He is, incidentally, the keeper of the C FAQ's (above).
• Frequent Mistakes in C Programs
  Some good advice to keep in mind when programming C.
• Ascii Character Table
  Ascii values in decimal, hexadecimal, and octal.

C++ References

• Dinkum Standard Template Library Reference
  The STL (Standard Template Library) contains many useful templated algorithms and containers (such as vector). Don't forget to check out the link to Dinkum's STL Conventions before beginning. Please note that the copyright states that, "You are entitled to access the on-line copy, but you may not make any copies for use by yourself or others."
• Standard Template Library Programmer's Guide
  SGI's STL reference. More detailed than Dinkum's, but a little hard to read at times.
• C++ FAQ Lite
  An indexed list of frequently asked beginner and intermediate C++ questions. Look up your question, or just browse (you can learn a lot!).
• Thinking in C++
  A fairly good intermediate C++ book, written by Bruce Eckel. There is also a Volume 2, going into even greater detail about various topics.
Yes, the entire book is FREE.
• The Function Pointer Tutorials
  C/C++ function pointers, and related subjects such as callbacks.
• Design Patterns
  Fairly detailed online listing of commonly-used design patterns. Definitely worth a read, if you don't know what design patterns are!

Java References

• Thinking in Java
  A fairly good intermediate Java book, written by Bruce Eckel. And, yes, the entire book is free.

Computer-related References

• Webopedia
  Described as an "online computer dictionary for internet terms and technical support," they have quick cross-referenced definitions of many technical terms, as well as (rated) links to other sites with more detailed information.
• The PC Guide
  A great collection of articles for beginners covering topics ranging from motherboards to BIOS's to video cards to system optimization.
• Internet FAQ Archives
  A hyperlinked compilation of many "Frequently Asked Questions" archives. It is hosted by the Landfield Group, which maintains archives of publically available material.
• Learn C/C++ Today
  A list of resources/tutorials which contains links to many good C/C++ references and tutorials for beginners.
• ACCU Book Reviews
  One of the problems with C/C++ references is that everybody and their mother has written one. Here is the Association for C/C++ Users' incredibly blunt review of them. A must-read if you're looking for any language reference!

Miscellaneous

• University of Washington: A Pictoral History
  A brief history of UW, but with lots of pictures.
• Astronomy Picture of the Day
  A image or photograph of the universe, accompanied by a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Changes daily (obviously ;P )!
• The Weather Channel
  Local weather reports by merely typing your zip code.
• Seattle Traffic
  Live camera images of many Seattle highways as well as a traffic density map which is updated every 90 seconds.