Programming & Software Development

Fanatical Prospecting gives salespeople, sales leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives a practical, eye-opening guide that clearly explains the why and how behind the most important activity in sales and business development—prospecting. Step by step, Jeb Blount outlines his innovative approach...

Dave Thomas and Andy Hunt wrote the first edition of this influential book in 1999 to help their clients create better software and rediscover the joy of coding. These lessons have helped a generation of programmers examine the very essence of software development....

You're spending hours wrestling with Claude—rewriting prompts, copying outputs, watching tutorials that were outdated before you finished them—and you still can't figure out how to make AI do anything that actually matters for your bottom line.

Salary surveys worldwide regularly place software architect in the top ten best jobs, yet no real guide exists to help developers become architects. Until now. This updated edition provides a comprehensive overview of software architecture's many aspects, with five new chapters covering the...

There are no easy decisions in software architecture. Instead, there are many hard parts—difficult problems or issues with no best practices—that force you to choose among various compromises. With this book, you'll learn how to think critically about the trade-offs involved with distributed...

Managing people is difficult wherever you work. But in the tech industry, where management is also a technical discipline, the learning curve can be brutal - especially when there are few tools, texts, and frameworks to help you. In this practical guide, author Camille Fournier (tech lead turned...

Generative AI has revolutionized how organizations tackle problems, accelerating the journey from concept to prototype to solution. As the models become increasingly capable, we have witnessed a new design pattern emerge: AI agents. By combining tools, knowledge, memory, and learning with...

For years, companies have rewarded their most effective engineers with management positions. But treating management as the default path for an engineer with leadership ability doesn't serve the industry well—or the engineer. The staff engineer's path allows engineers to contribute at a high...

Masters of Doom is the amazing true story of the Lennon and McCartney of video games: John Carmack and John Romero....

Dr. Nicole Forsgren, Jez Humble, and Gene Kim set out to find a way to measure software delivery performance - and what drives it - using rigorous statistical methods. This book presents both the findings and the science behind that research....

Salary surveys worldwide regularly place software architect in the top 10 best jobs, yet no real guide exists to help developers become architects. Until now. This book provides the first comprehensive overview of software architecture’s many aspects. Aspiring and existing architects alike...

Few books on software project management have been as influential and timeless as The Mythical Man-Month. With a blend of software engineering facts and thought-provoking opinions, Fred Brooks offers insight for anyone managing complex projects.

Talking to people about your designs might seem like a basic skill, but it can be difficult to do well. In many cases, how you communicate with stakeholders, clients, and other non-designers may be more important than the designs themselves. Because if you can't get their support, your work will...

The inspiring autobiography of video game designer and DOOM cocreator John Romero Doom Guy: Life in First Person is the long-awaited autobiography of gaming’s original rock star and the cocreator of DOOM, Quake, and Wolfenstein—some of the most recognizable and important titles in video game...

Do you love gaming? Do you have ideas for games of your own and want to learn how to produce them professionally? Longtime game designer Justin Gary has the answers you seek. After 20 years in the gaming industry, creating such games as Solforge, Ascension....

From a New York Times bestselling author and investigative journalist comes The Social Network for the video game industry: a riveting examination of Blizzard Entertainment's rise and shocking downfall—"A fast paced thrill ride, perfect for anyone who has ever played a video game" (Ben...

GenAI is fundamentally changing the world of software development like nothing since the internet. Vibe Coding is a first-of-its-kind, groundbreaking book that shows developers how to embrace this new frontier. Science fiction is now reality. Programmers no longer need to toil over code and syntax.

Even bad code can function. But if code isn’t clean, it can bring a development organization to its knees. Every year, countless hours and significant resources are lost because of poorly written code. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Noted software expert Robert C. Martin presents a...

Abyssal Archive features the most comprehensive fan analysis of the Dark Souls mythos ever undertaken. We set out to pay tribute to Miyazaki's legendary game by crafting something that embodies the same care and attention to detail that makes Dark Souls itself such a peerless work of art.

Newly adapted for audiobook listeners. Today, software engineers need to know not only how to program effectively but also how to develop proper engineering practices to make their codebase sustainable and healthy. This book emphasizes this difference between programming and software engineering...

The greatest professional disruption since the internet is happening right now—and most leaders are responding with the one strategy guaranteed to fail: random experimentation.

This audiobook is a summary of the advice I’ve given to software engineers over the years–and then some more.

In Modern Software Engineering, continuous delivery pioneer David Farley helps software professionals think about their work more effectively, manage it more successfully, and genuinely improve the quality of their applications, their lives, and the lives of their colleagues....

Start Small, Stay Small is a step-by-step guide to launching a self-funded start-up. If you're a desktop, mobile, or web developer, this audiobook is your blueprint to getting your start-up off the ground with no outside investment....

As an engineering manager, you almost always have someone in your company to turn to for advice: a peer on another team, your manager, or even the head of engineering. But who do you turn to if you're the head of engineering? Engineering executives have a challenging learning curve, and many...

The Art of Game Design guides you through the design process step-by-step, helping you to develop new and innovative games that will be played again and again. It explains the fundamental principles of game design and demonstrates how tactics used in classic board, card, and athletic games also...

Beyond The Prompt is a definitive, industry-aligned engineering manual designed to navigate the impending death of prompt engineering. As Generative AI rapidly evolves, the standard chat-box interface is becoming obsolete. The tech industry is shifting from systems that require explicit, highly engineered text instructions to systems that anticipate needs based on context, environment, biological data, and overarching goals. This book provides a rigorous, practical, step-by-step blueprint for designing, building, and deploying the next generation of autonomous applications. Philosophy The ...

This book is a comprehensive, hands-on book designed to equip you with the skills to build, train, and deploy personalized Small Language Models (SLMs) on edge devices. It moves beyond the theory to provide a practical, code-first blueprint for creating efficient and private AI applications from scratch. Philosophy The core philosophy of this book is "Learning by Building." I do believe the most effective way to master a technical subject is to apply it immediately. Traditional AI/ML textbooks often front-load complex theory, leaving the practical application as an afterthought. I reversed ...

Master software architecture and build scalable cloud systems without getting lost in endless vendor hype or buzzwords. Perfect for your daily commute or focused upskilling sessions, this pragmatic deep dive transforms how tech leads and developers approach system complexity. Stop guessing with...

ABOUT THE BOOK Photonic Intelligence is an exhaustive, highly practical manual designed to bridge the critical gap between traditional artificial intelligence software development and next-generation optical hardware. As the tech industry faces the physical limitations of silicon-based microprocessors, the demand for high-speed, low-power computing alternatives has skyrocketed. This book delivers a comprehensive, end-to-end blueprint for developing AI applications powered by light. Philosophy The core philosophy of this book is strictly centered on practical application and real-world ...

Master practical software engineering with artificial intelligence to write code faster and eliminate technical debt. Perfect for your daily commute, this pragmatic guide cuts through industry hype to deliver actionable, level-headed workflows for real-world development teams. Whether you are...

RCT-IF: PROFESSIONAL PROMPT is an exhaustive, strictly practical, and highly focused technical book designed to teach the end-to-end development of AI-powered applications utilizing the proprietary RCT-IF (Role, Context, Task, Instruction, Format) framework. Structured to meet the precise, high-stakes demands of modern enterprise environments, this text discards heavy, convoluted theory in favor of actionable, deployable, and scalable implementation. It provides a comprehensive roadmap starting from absolute conceptual scratch, moving through design, build, setup, deployment, and concluding...

Transform basic AI language models into reliable autonomous workflows that conquer complex automation challenges. Perfect for your morning commute or deep focused learning sessions, this highly analytical guide strips away vendor hype to reveal durable tech patterns. Stop feeling lost in a maze...

Master the foundation of computer science without writing code in this calm, beginner-friendly guide to problem-solving. Perfect for your morning commute, this accessible audio journey translates complex programming concepts into everyday experiences like cooking or organizing cards. You will...

Unlock the magic of computer graphics and digital design without touching a single line of code or complex mathematics. Uncover the invisible technology that transforms simple numbers into the stunning video games, movies, and apps you interact with daily. Grasp the fundamentals of digital...

Unlock the secret workshop inside your favorite video games with this playful STEM guide to digital art and animation. Perfect for family road trips or quiet screen-free afternoons, this imaginative journey transforms complex technology into an exciting educational adventure. Young listeners...

Turn daily routines into an empowering STEM adventure where curious kids master the secret language of computers. Without touching a screen or parsing complicated math, young listeners discover how everyday habits—like packing a backpack or brushing teeth—are actually powerful logic puzzles...

Unlock the secret world of computer science with a playful STEM guide that turns coding into a creative superpower. Perfect for curious minds on the morning school commute or enjoying a quiet afternoon, this imaginative journey explains exactly how machines think. Listeners join a cast of...

Transform your tech anxiety into logical problem-solving skills with this accessible guide to computer programming. Perfect for your daily commute, this encouraging audio experience replaces the mystery of software development with gentle, curiosity-driven learning. Stop feeling overwhelmed by...

Master algorithmic problem-solving and accelerate your coding speed by upgrading your software engineering habits. Whether you are debugging architecture on a busy commute or optimizing scripts during deep focus, raw typing speed will not save you. You need deliberate mental models to transform...

Are you tired of hearing about digital marketing but still not knowing where to start? You see people talking about ChatGPT, AI tools, social media, SEO, email marketing, funnels, leads, sales, and online business. But when you try to put it all together, it can feel confusing, scattered, and overwhelming.

Unlock the hidden rules controlling the digital age and protect your future in this eye-opening technology history. Whether fueling personal growth on your commute or seeking to understand modern society, this accessible journey turns complex computer science into captivating human stories...

Explore the captivating history of technology as early innovators cracked the code to communicating with machines. Perfect for your daily commute or a focused learning session, this conversational origin story transforms complex computer science into an accessible, human-centric adventure. From...

Master digital literacy and tech ethics by tracing the eye-opening history of the algorithms shaping your daily life. Whether you are passively scrolling feeds during a morning commute or actively seeking to conquer digital distractions, this thought-provoking journey delivers absolute clarity...

Master the fundamentals of programming and transform tech literacy from a mysterious talent into an everyday superpower. Perfect for your daily commute or a focused learning session, this warm, story-driven audio experience completely demystifies the digital world. You will finally understand...

DESCRIPTION Everyone is telling you AI will change your life. Almost nobody is telling you what it could cost you. You use it to write emails, plan trips, check symptoms, help the kids with homework. It feels like magic. It also feels like something you do not fully understand, and that quiet unease in the back of your mind is not paranoia. It is common sense. AI ~ What Could POSSIBLY Go Wrong? is the plain-English guide for people who are not engineers, not doomsayers, and not interested in hype from either side. No jargon. No math. No lectures. Just a clear, honest look at what these ...

Reclaim your workday by turning repetitive digital busywork into automated, time-saving coding scripts. If you are drowning in a messy workspace, overflowing inboxes, and endless manual data entry, this empowering technology guide provides an immediate lifeline. Transition from an absolute...

Master Python programming and launch a tech career on your daily commute with this stress-free coding guide. Listen away from the keyboard as complex software concepts become vivid, easy-to-grasp mental pictures. Whether navigating traffic or relaxing at home, you can overcome tech intimidation...

The overarching philosophy of "RAG in Production From Scratch" is written in aggressive pragmatism. In the modern technology sector, theoretical knowledge holds limited value unless it can be translated into a functional, deployed application that solves a real-world problem. The artificial intelligence ecosystem is currently saturated with high-level conceptual overviews and toy examples that work perfectly in a controlled notebook environment but fail catastrophically when exposed to real user data and production traffic. The philosophy here is simple: build it, break it, fix it, and ...

Master AI coding tools to ship software faster while securing your engineering career against rapid industry automation. Whether you are upskilling during your morning commute or deep in a remote development sprint, this focused guide cuts through the noise to deliver pragmatic solutions...