Architecture Engineering

This book provides the first comprehensive overview of software architecture’s many aspects. Aspiring and existing architects alike will examine architectural characteristics, architectural patterns, component determination, diagramming and presenting architecture, evolutionary architecture, and many other topics. Mark Richards and Neal Ford—hands-on practitioners who have taught software architecture classes professionally for years—focus on architecture principles that apply across all technology stacks.

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 latest insights from the field. Aspiring and existing architects alike will examine architectural characteristics, architectural patterns, component determination, diagramming architecture, governance, data, generative AI, team topologies, and many other topics.

Clean Architecture is an essential book for every current or aspiring software architect, systems analyst, system designer, and software manager - and for every programmer who must execute someone else’s designs.

Information architecture (IA) is far more challenging - and necessary - than ever. To guide you through this broad ecosystem, this popular guide - now in its fourth edition - provides essential concepts, methods, and techniques for digital design that have withstood the test of time. UX designers, product managers, developers, and anyone involved in digital design will learn how to create semantic structures that will help people engage with your message.

Designing an enterprise network isn’t just about plugging in hardware or following generic templates—it’s about solving real business challenges with tailored technical solutions. This book is your guide to doing just that. Enterprise Network Design Case Studies explores a diverse collection of real-world scenarios—ranging from small startups to global nonprofits, hospitals, schools, and secure government facilities. Each case study walks you through: Business context and technical goals Logical network architecture Technology choices and configuration highlights Security ...

AI agents are no longer experimental—they are becoming core building blocks of modern software systems. From document analysis and workflow automation to enterprise decision support, AI agents now operate at the intersection of reasoning, data, and action. Building AI Agents Using Modern Platforms and Frameworks is a practical, architecture-first guide to designing, implementing, and scaling AI agent systems across today’s most widely used tools and platforms. Rather than focusing on a single vendor or framework, this book teaches you how to think like an AI agent architect. You will ...

The demolition of Penn Station in 1963 destroyed not just a soaring neoclassical edifice, but also a building that commemorated one of the last century's great engineering feats: the construction of railroad tunnels into New York City. Now, in this gripping narrative, Jill Jonnes tells this fascinating story - a high-stakes drama that pitted the money and will of the nation's mightiest railroad against the corruption of Tammany Hall, the unruly forces of nature, and the machinations of labor agitators.

Technology has gradually transitioned from wired to wireless over the years with tons of benefits. From the internet of things to wireless communication, we are all witnesses of the huge benefits of wireless technologies. This audiobook covers various subjects and highlights both the benefits and challenges of wireless technologies.

"Generative Software Architecture" is a comprehensive textbook and practical guide designed for the new frontier of software engineering, where artificial intelligence plays a pivotal role in high-level system design. It systematically explores how AI can analyze requirements, propose architectural solutions, and generate the essential artifacts needed to build robust, scalable, and modern software systems. Philosophy The core philosophy of this book is that the future of software architecture is a collaborative one. It posits that the role of the human architect is evolving from a sole ...

An historical narrative of the life of Solomon Willard, the architect and superintendent of the Bunker Hill Monument. This book chronicles how a farmer's son with only a grammar-school education traveled from Petersham to Boston by stagecoach at the age of twenty-one and acquired all the skills he'd need to rise to become one of the preeminent architects in Boston, and how, through a myriad of technical, political, and financial problems, he unwaveringly applied all those skills to build the tallest building then in the country, the Bunker Hill Monument.

The only concise, high-impact handbook you’ll ever need to master system design. The Ultimate System Design Cheatsheet isn’t another 400-page textbook full of theory. It’s a fast, practical, no-fluff guide that distills years of experience, research, and top interview questions into one compact, visual, and easy-to-recall handbook. Whether you’re preparing for FAANG-level interviews, architecting a startup system, or simply trying to understand how large-scale applications actually work — this cheatsheet will give you absolute clarity in record time.

With this updated edition of his earlier book, A Place of My Own, listeners can revisit the inspired, intelligent, and often hilarious story of Pollan’s realization of a room of his own—a small, wooden hut, his “shelter for daydreams” — built with his admittedly unhandy hands. Inspired by both Thoreau and Mr. Blandings, A Place of My Own not only works to convey the history and meaning of all human building, it also marks the connections between our bodies, our minds, and the natural world.

"How to Become a Cloud Engineer in less than 6 Months" has been specifically prepared to help foster a career in cloud computing for anyone wanting to move to a rewarding career in Cloud Computing. In this book "How to Become a Cloud Engineer in less than 6 Months" you’ll find cloud career insight from technical experts that is covered in detail for anyone new to cloud computing. This guide has been designed to help you prepare for a rewarding career as a cloud engineer. This book provides readers the following to get started preparing for a cloud career. What a cloud engineer role could ...

There is a form of power more potent than force, one that operates on the mind to shape perception and manufacture consent. This book is a field guide to the architecture of that control, deconstructing twenty distinct strategies of manipulation used in arenas from geopolitical statecraft to intimate relationships. Drawn from declassified intelligence doctrines, the manifestos of political radicals, and the observations of clinical psychologists, these techniques reveal how human thought can be bent to another's will. Explore grand strategies designed to transform entire nations, from Yuri ...

AI Agent Development Designing, Building, Deploying & Scaling Intelligent AI Systems AI is moving beyond chatbots. The next generation of intelligent systems is built around AI agents—software components that can reason, use tools, maintain memory, and operate reliably inside real-world applications. AI Agent Development is a practical, engineering-focused guide for developers and technical professionals who want to design and deploy production-grade AI agents—not demos or experiments. This book treats AI agents as software systems, emphasizing architecture, control, safety, and long-...

Large Language Models (LLMs) and Transformers are redefining how software is built, deployed, and operated. But most resources either stay theoretical or treat LLMs as black-box APIs. This book takes a different approach. LLM & Transformers: A Practical Guide to Building, Deploying & Operating AI Large Language Models From Scratch is a comprehensive, hands-on guide designed for engineers, architects, and technical practitioners who want to understand how LLMs actually work—and how to build real systems with them. Rather than focusing on hype or surface-level usage, this book walks you ...

A Scientific American Favorite Book of 2025 The riveting story of the McKissack family—the founders of the leading Black design and construction firm in the United States, from its beginnings in the mid-1800s to its thriving status today—in a moving celebration of resilience and innovation...

BIM & Revit Handbook: A Practical Guide for Architects, Engineers, and Designers Unlock the full power of Building Information Modeling with this comprehensive, real-world guide to Autodesk Revit. Whether you're an architect, engineer, or construction professional, this book walks you through every stage of the BIM process—from foundational concepts to advanced workflows—with clear explanations, hands-on examples, and step-by-step instructions. Inside, you'll learn how to: Set up professional Revit projects from scratch Model architectural, structural, and MEP systems Use worksharing, ...

Master the art of embedded systems — from hardware design to real-world IoT applications. This comprehensive guide teaches you how to design, program, and deploy microcontroller-based systems using ATtiny, ATmega, ESP32, and similar architectures. Combining theory with practical examples, this book walks you through each stage of embedded development — from circuit design and firmware creation to communication, optimization, and deployment. Through detailed schematics, code listings, and illustrated projects, you’ll learn how microcontrollers interact with sensors, displays, and ...

In today’s interconnected world, every organization—large or small—depends on secure and resilient networks. Cybersecurity Network Design Examples: Hands-On Corporate Cybersecurity is a complete guide to designing, configuring, and maintaining real-world cybersecurity systems for corporate and enterprise environments. Developed by the Practicing Engineers Network, this book blends engineering precision with field-tested practicality. It bridges the gap between theory and implementation, giving professionals the tools to build secure networks from the ground up. 🔹 What You’ll ...