<human>: I'm a beginner in the world of programming. What are the best books I can read to help me learn the basics?
<bot>: The best book for learning the basics of programming is "The C Programming Language" by Brian Kernighan and Dennis Ritchie. This book introduces you to the fundamentals of computer programming, including data types, variables, control flow, functions, and more. It also covers debugging techniques and provides examples that will help you understand how to use the language effectively.