Linear algebra done right

	Linear algebra done right(linear.axler.net)
	273 points by the-mitr 5 days ago \| 112 comments
	tl;dr: Sheldon Axler's "Linear Algebra Done Right" (4th edition) is now available as a free Open Access PDF under a CC BY-NC license, with translations in Chinese, Farsi, Greek, and Portuguese. The textbook's distinctive approach defers determinants to the end and focuses on understanding linear operators on finite-dimensional vector spaces through cleaner, determinant-free proofs. The new edition adds 250+ exercises, 70+ examples, and several new topics.
	HN Discussion: •Suggests alternative linear algebra resources to complement or replace Axler's book ↓Criticizes Axler's determinant-free approach as subjective rather than definitively 'right' ~Recommends more accessible or applied introductions before tackling Axler •Points out this book has been posted multiple times before on HN ↑Appreciates specific content in the book like the Cauchy-Schwartz sonnet