Jeffrey Ullman has published 3 novels, 3 non-fiction books and 4 other books, beginning with Introduction to Automata Theory, Languages, and Computation (1979). The latest is A First Course in Database Systems (1997).
Updated September 2026
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Introduction to Automata Theory, Languages, and Computation
Jeffrey Ullman's most-read book.
Newest
A First Course in Database Systems
Published 1997.
Standalone novels in order
Principles of Compiler Design (1977)
Introduction to Automata Theory, Languages, and Computation (1979)
Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools (1986)
Non-fiction in order
Principles of Database Systems (1980)
Principles of Database and Knowledge-base Systems (1988)
A First Course in Database Systems (1997)
Other books in order
Fundamental Concepts of Programming Systems (1976)
Elements of Ml Programming (1994)
Elements of ML Programming, ML97 Edition (1997)
MINING of MASSIVE DATASETS (2017)
About Jeffrey Ullman
Jeffrey David Ullman is an American computer scientist and the Stanford W. Ascherman Professor of Engineering, Emeritus, at Stanford University. His textbooks on compilers, theory of computation, data structures, and databases are regarded as standards in their fields. He and his long-time collaborator Alfred Aho are the recipients of the 2020 Turing Award, generally recognized as the highest distinction in computer science.
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Jeffrey Ullman FAQ
- How many books has Jeffrey Ullman written?
- Jeffrey Ullman has published 3 novels, 3 non-fiction books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jeffrey Ullman's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Introduction to Automata Theory, Languages, and Computation.
- What is Jeffrey Ullman's latest book?
- A First Course in Database Systems (1997).
- What is Jeffrey Ullman's most famous book?
- Introduction to Automata Theory, Languages, and Computation (1979) is Jeffrey Ullman's most widely read book.
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