Building Software

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.

As organizations shift from monolithic applications to smaller, self-contained microservices, distributed systems have become more fine-grained. But developing these new systems brings its own host of problems. This expanded second edition takes a holistic view of topics that you need to consider when building, managing, and scaling microservices architectures. Through clear examples and practical advice, author Sam Newman gives everyone from architects and developers to testers and IT operators a firm grounding in the concepts.

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. They can now describe what they want and watch it materialize instantly. Welcome to the future—Vibe Coding.

How will software development and operations have to change to meet the sustainability and green needs of the planet? And what does that imply for development organizations? In this eye-opening book, Anne Currie, Sarah Hsu, and Sara Bergman provide a unique overview of this topic—discussing everything from the likely evolution of national grids to the effect those changes will have on the day-to-day lives of developers.

Unlock the Secrets to Managing Software Development! Building Better Software provides clear, actionable insights to help you lead your teams more effectively, ensuring that the software your team creates is well-designed, robust, and thoroughly tested. Author Martin J. Fenelon breaks down the complexities of software development into simple, actionable steps that project managers can follow, no matter their technical background. Discover how to guide your team confidently through every phase of the project lifecycle, regardless of delivery methodology. Learn how to identify warning signs, ...

Mastering Quality Assurance" is a comprehensive guide that equips readers with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the field of software testing and quality engineering. This book provides a step-by-step journey through the entire QA process, covering key concepts, methodologies, tools, and best practices. From test planning and execution to defect management and test automation, this book offers practical insights and real-world examples to help readers deliver high-quality software products. Whether you're a seasoned QA professional or new to the field, "Mastering Quality ...

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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.

"The Generative AI Stack: Building Real-World Applications with LLMs and Diffusion Models" is a comprehensive, hands-on, and full-stack guide designed to empower students, developers, and entrepreneurs to build real-world, production-ready applications using Large Language Models (LLMs) and Diffusion Models. This book bridges the gap between the theoretical understanding of AI and the practical engineering skills needed to create meaningful products. It takes you on a structured journey from the fundamental principles of Generative AI to the deployment and maintenance of sophisticated, ...

"Building Applications using AI Agents" is a comprehensive, practical, and hands-on guide designed to take you from a foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence to a state of proficiency where you can architect, develop, and deploy sophisticated AI agent-based applications. This book is engineered to be your single-stop resource, whether you are a student taking your first steps into AI or a seasoned developer looking to master the next frontier of software development. Philosophy The core philosophy of this book is "Learn by Building." Abstract theory, while important, can only ...

Twenty-seven minutes. That's how long it took Sarah Chen's team to deploy a critical production fix that would have taken three weeks just two years ago. No frantic debugging. No war rooms. Just a developer, an AI pair programmer, and a conversation that felt more like orchestration than coding. While you were perfecting your sprint planning, the gap between thinking "I need to build this" and seeing it running in production collapsed from months to minutes. Engineers at GitHub and Google are shipping features before lunch that would have been quarterly projects in 2020. Here's what ...

Attention all aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners! Are you ready to take your bookkeeping skills to the next level? Look no further than "From Scratch to Success," the ultimate guide to building and growing your own bookkeeping business. In this comprehensive eBook, you'll learn everything you need to know to start and manage your very own bookkeeping service. From understanding the importance of bookkeeping to assessing your own qualifications, researching your market, and developing a solid business plan, every step of the process is covered in detail. We'll show you how to ...

“Andrew Blum plunges into the unseen but real ether of the Internet in a journey both compelling and profound….You will never open an email in quite the same way again.” —Tom Vanderbilt, New York Times bestselling author of Traffic In Tubes, Andrew Blum, a correspondent at Wired magazine...

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-...

Ever wondered what It takes to transform an early-stage technology startup or nascent organization into an effective software product enterprise? The kind that attracts significant market traction, investment, and ultimately, valuation? It’s not all about genius or luck, but rather, focused execution of good practices over time. The trick is to iterate pragmatically on a path that continuously builds value and results while avoiding costly distractions. If you’re a technology or product leader in one of these firms, or considering a move into the startup world, you’ll find this book ...

Kubernetes has become the dominant container orchestrator, but many organizations that have recently adopted this system are still struggling to run actual production workloads. In this practical book, four software engineers from VMware bring their shared experiences running Kubernetes in production and provide insight on key challenges and best practices.

The Art of the API: Building Future-Proof Software from Code to Agentic AI This book takes you from Foundations to the Future of Intelligent Systems APIs are no longer just developer tools—they are the backbone of modern software, powering everything from mobile apps and cloud platforms to automated systems and AI-driven solutions. The Art of the API is your practical guide to understanding, designing, and building APIs that scale, adapt, and create real business value. In this book, you’ll start with the fundamentals—what APIs are, why they matter, and how they have evolved into the ...

In the digital age, a captivating and functional website is your gateway to success, whether you're a seasoned developer or a complete novice. "Building Websites Handbook: Your Step-by-Step Blueprint for Web Mastery" is your indispensable guide to the world of web development, providing you with a clear path to designing, creating, and optimizing websites with confidence.

Unlock the keys to creating a successful software development business with this comprehensive guide. 'How to Start a Software Development Business' is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and experienced developers eager to launch and grow a software company from the ground up. From securing funding and assembling a talented team to mastering project management and scaling operations, this book provides actionable insights and expert advice. You'll explore strategies to navigate the software industry, tackle common challenges, and deliver innovative solutions.

The book explains what it takes to build and manage partner channels in the software industry. The book uses the business model framework introduced by Alexander Osterwalder. It provides a practical guide for organizing the activities required to design productive partner programs as well as implement these programs for the recruitment and management of partners that will find, win, make, keep, and grow happy customers on our behalf.