Software Programming

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. Now, 20 years later, this new edition re-examines what it means to be a modern programmer. Topics range from personal responsibility and career development to architectural techniques for keeping your code flexible and easy to adapt and reuse.

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BUILDING AN APP-BASED BUSINESS Do you have a great app idea but no coding skills? ‘How to Make an App Business’ contains no get-rich-quick talk, but just exactly what you need to go from idea to app business. ‘How to Make an App Business’ guides you all the way from idea to launching your app and making a business out of it. The book covers proven and essential steps to build a killer app, get your app off the ramp with solid marketing, and make a viable business. From this book you will learn how to: Build and test early prototypes before starting programming ...

Steven Levy's classic book traces the exploits of the computer revolution's original hackers - those brilliant and eccentric nerds from the late 1950s through the early '80s who took risks, bent the rules, and pushed the world in a radical new direction. With updated material from noteworthy hackers such as Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Richard Stallman, and Steve Wozniak, Hackers is a fascinating story that begins in early computer research labs and leads to the first home computers.

The Ultimate Guide to Computer Programming Fundamentals. Are you ready to embark on a journey that will lay the groundwork for your future in programming? Computer Programming: A Solid Foundation for Beginners is your ultimate guide to mastering the essentials of programming and building a robust foundation for your programming career. This book is designed with the beginner in mind, presenting content in an easy-to-read and understand format. With practical, real-world examples throughout, learning becomes a breeze. A career in computer programming is incredibly rewarding, and companies ...

Technical knowledge alone isn't enough - increase your software development income by leveling up your soft skills Early in his software developer career, John Sonmez discovered that technical knowledge alone isn't enough to break through to the next income level - developers need "soft skills" like the ability to learn new technologies just in time, communicate clearly with management and consulting clients, negotiate a fair hourly rate, and unite teammates and coworkers in working toward a common goal.

How can software engineers manage a living codebase that evolves and responds to changing requirements and demands over the length of its life? Based on their experience at Google, software engineers Titus Winters and Hyrum Wright, along with technical writer Tom Manshreck, present a candid and insightful look at how some of the world’s leading practitioners construct and maintain software. This book covers Google’s unique engineering culture, processes, and tools and how these aspects contribute to the effectiveness of an engineering organization. 

The software engineering landscape has changed forever. Are you building with the speed of an entire engineering team, or are you still coding like it's 2024? In 2026, the elite developers aren't just writing code anymore—they are orchestrating autonomous systems. Anthropic's Claude Code has shattered the traditional IDE paradigm, moving AI from a passive chatbot to an active, terminal-integrated, self-correcting engineering agent. If you are not leveraging this shift, you are operating at a massive competitive disadvantage. The Claude Code Black Book is the definitive, highly practical ...

Dive into the world of programming with "The Art of C Programming" - a comprehensive guide that will empower you to unleash the full potential of the powerful C programming language. If you're a beginner embarking on your coding journey or an experienced programmer seeking to improve your skills, this eBook has got you covered! The Art of C Programming meticulously takes you through a vast range of C programming concepts that cover everything from syntax, datatypes, and variables, to advanced topics such as multithreading, networking applications, and graphical user interfaces. This ...

This is a must-read book for anyone who wants to learn algorithms and data structures from scratch. Written for beginners and intermediate programmers, this book provides a step-by-step guide to understanding the basics of algorithms and data structures and how they can be used to build efficient and scalable software applications. The book begins with an introduction to algorithms and data structures, explaining their importance in software development, and then moves on to cover basic terminology and concepts related to algorithms and data structures. The book provides an overview of ...

Peter Seibel interviews 15 of the most interesting computer programmers alive today in Coders at Work, offering a companion volume to Apress’ highly acclaimed best-seller Founders at Work by Jessica Livingston. As the words “at work” suggest, Peter Seibel focuses on how his interviewees tackle the day-to-day work of programming, while revealing much more, like how they became great programmers, how they recognize programming talent in others, and what kinds of problems they find most interesting.

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.

AI-Assisted Software Development Mastery is a complete, hands-on guide to working with AI across the entire development lifecycle, prompt engineering, coding, debugging, testing, documentation, and system architecture. Real Java code. Real company examples from Netflix, Stripe, Google, and Amazon. A 25-question quiz closing every chapter, so it actually sticks. Software developers who master AI-assisted workflows aren't just coding faster, they're solving problems junior teams can't touch and shipping features senior teams used to need weeks for. AI-Assisted Software Development Mastery is ...

Lerne Python beim Autofahren, in der Bahn, beim Sport oder bei der Hausarbeit – Programmieren lernen war noch nie so flexibel. Python ist die perfekte Programmiersprache für Einsteiger: leicht zu lernen, unglaublich vielseitig und eine der meistgenutzten Sprachen der Welt. In diesem Hörbuch startest du bei null. Du lernst die Grundlagen – Datentypen, Variablen, Schleifen und Funktionen – und arbeitest dich vor zu Listen, Dictionaries und objektorientierter Programmierung.

Functional Programming in Scala is a serious tutorial for programmers looking to learn FP and apply it to the everyday business of coding. The audiobook guides listeners from basic techniques to advanced topics in a logical, concise, and clear progression. In it, you'll find concrete examples and exercises that open up the world of functional programming.

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.

Are you ready to architect enterprise-grade systems with modern C# and .NET 14? Do you want to master Clean Architecture and enterprise patterns to build scalable applications? Tired of brittle codebases, spaghetti dependencies, and costly refactors? Want to reduce infrastructure costs while increasing your earning potential as a sought-after software architect? This updated 2025 edition of The Software Architecture Bible is your comprehensive, full-color guide to mastering modern system design. It provides the structured framework you need to go from concept to production in just 30 days. ...

A Step-by-Step Master Class in Indie Game Development, from the Creator of the Emmy® Winning Neverwinter Nights™ Honors for Don Daglow's From Dream to Delivery books: Winner, 2019 Independent Press Book Awards Winner, Kirkus Top 100 Indie Books of 2019 Finalist, 2020 Top Shelf Book Awards Finalist, Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Finalist, National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist, Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist, Book Excellence Awards "Don Daglow has survived 40+ years creating games and always retained his positive attitude. Learn from the master." – Jeff Braun, ...

In this comprehensive guide to C programming, readers embark on a journey that starts with the basics and advances to the most sophisticated applications of C. Authored by the writer of numerous number 1 titles, J.J.F. Reibel, this book meticulously explores the language’s most powerful features while emphasizing the crucial role C has played—and continues to play—in powering technology since the late 20th century.

Python is one of the easiest coding languages to master because it bases itself on the English language. Intuitive and simple, anyone can get started with programming in Python, almost overnight! It can even jumpstart your hobby or career in tech, taking you places you never thought you could go. And this is where this book comes into play… it’s your launchpad into the phenomenal world of Python programming.

How can we apply technology to drive business value? For years we've been told that the performance of software delivery teams doesn't matter - that it can't provide a competitive advantage to our companies. Through four years of groundbreaking research to include data collected from the State of DevOps reports conducted with Puppet, 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.