Software Languages

Living Patterns: Christopher Alexander and the Power of Pattern Language in Design is a compelling exploration of one of the most influential architectural thinkers of the modern era. Christopher Alexander’s groundbreaking work on pattern language transformed not only architecture but also urban planning, community design, and even software development. This book offers readers an accessible yet in-depth introduction to his vision of creating environments that are not only functional and beautiful but truly alive. From his early writings in Notes on the Synthesis of Form to his ...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been integrated into our lives for over a decade, often under the guise of an "assistant." These assistants subtly enhance our experiences by making automated suggestions tailored to our interests. For instance, Netflix recommends movies you might enjoy, Alexa provides the current temperature, Facebook displays ads based on your recent inquiries, Google answers your voice queries without requiring typing, and Ancestry.com offers hints about your family tree. Recently, AI has become more prominent and accessible. Now, anyone with a computer can directly ask ...

Pattern Languages in Software Design: How Christopher Alexander Shaped Design Patterns, UX, and Systems Architecture explains how ideas first developed for buildings and cities became central to modern software practice. Christopher Alexander wrote about recurring problems, local context, human fit, and the relationships that make a whole system work. Software teams later adapted those ideas into design patterns, architectural styles, interface conventions, and reusable ways of solving common problems. This book gives readers a clear account of that transfer, showing what software borrowed ...

"Software Engineer with Generative AI" is a comprehensive, practical, and accessible guide designed to equip the modern software engineer with the skills and knowledge required to build the next generation of intelligent applications. This book serves as a bridge between traditional software development and the cutting-edge field of Generative AI, providing a structured pathway from fundamental concepts to advanced, real-world implementation. Key Features: 1. Beginner to Advanced Progression: The book starts with the absolute basics, assuming no prior AI knowledge, and gradually builds up ...

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.

Microsoft project veteran Scott Berkun offers a collection of essays on field-tested philosophies and strategies for defining, leading, and managing projects. Each essay distills complex concepts and challenges into practical nuggets of useful advice, and the new edition now adds more value for leaders and managers of projects everywhere.  

Large language models (LLMs) have transformed natural language processing, but deploying them in applications introduces numerous technical challenges. Large Language Models: The Hard Parts offers a clear, practical examination of the limitations developers and AI engineers face when building...

Every business change is a small software project. It doesn't have to be. Add one commission tier, one approval level, one field on a form — and a developer opens the source, edits a function that nobody dares to touch, rebuilds, retests and waits for a maintenance window. Two weeks for one line on paper. Now an AI model could write that change in seconds — but nobody can safely load a thousand lines of generated code into a running system. AI-Native Architecture shows a different way. Separate the running from the thinking: a stable engine that only executes, and a System Description ...

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.

"Fabulous Adventures in Data Structures and Algorithms" invites you to step off the beaten path and explore interesting, unfamiliar, and even exotic algorithms that will challenge your perspective and elevate your code. Legendary language designer Eric Lippert guides you with a refreshing, conversational approach, providing beautifully practical examples that highlight the recurring patterns behind stubborn coding problems. You'll begin with a fresh look at foundational, thread-safe, and persistent immutable data structures.

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 ...

An AI model can propose an action. Only a validated system should be allowed to execute it. Connecting a language model to a robot is the easy part. Making that connection bounded, verifiable, and safe is the real engineering problem. Claude Physical AI shows how Claude and AI agents can take part in physical AI systems by interpreting missions, analyzing observations, and selecting approved tools. They do this without replacing the robotics middleware, deterministic controllers, and independent safety systems that own physical execution. The book follows one architecture from start to ...

Most real-world applications store their data in databases. Most of their databases are relational. PostgreSQL is one of the most-used relational databases. It is an open source software that you can download from https://www.postgresql.org To access data in a relational database we use SQL (Structured Query Language). If you are new to SQL, and want to use SQL in PostgreSQL, this is the book of choice. It is a practical book, teaching you SQL step-by-step using examples. If you take a glance at the table of contents, you will appreciate the comprehensive coverage of the book. When you ...

Are you ready to break into tech but feeling overwhelmed by where to start? Staring at a blank file, unsure what a semicolon actually does? You are not alone. Every professional developer alive today started exactly where you are. In JavaScript for Beginners, I deliver a comprehensive, hands-on curriculum built to take you from a complete novice to a confident coder capable of building real-world, interactive web applications. This is not a dry reference manual to skim and shelf. It is an interactive workshop where you will write code, break it, fix it, and build true fluency with me by ...

Discover one of the most powerful and intellectually rewarding programming languages ever created — and learn to build AI-powered applications with it, from scratch. Lisp Programming with AI takes you from zero knowledge of Lisp through functional programming, macros, closures, and object-oriented design, all the way to integrating modern AI APIs and building five complete real-world projects. Written for the 2026 ecosystem using Common Lisp, SBCL, Quicklisp, and SLIME, every chapter is practical, modern, and immediately applicable. Lisp is not just a historical curiosity. It is the ...

Are you ready to turn your gaming passion into reality? This book is your ultimate guide to mastering Godot game development. No prior experience needed! Dive into the exciting world of Godot and learn step-by-step how to design captivating 2D and 3D environments, program engaging gameplay mechanics, and create stunning visual effects.

Data-driven decisions rely on statistics. Statistics Every Programmer Needs introduces the statistical and quantitative methods that will help you go beyond "gut feeling" for tasks like predicting stock prices or assessing quality control, with examples using the rich tools of the Python ecosystem.

Whether you're a complete beginner or a systems admin looking to level up, Beginner’s Guide to PowerShell Scripting is your one-stop resource for learning how to automate Windows tasks, manage Active Directory, and even interact with cloud services like AWS and Azure using nothing but PowerShell.

Ever tried learning Python, only to get lost in tutorials that feel too technical, too fast, or just plain confusing? You're not alone. This friendly, step-by-step beginner's guide makes Python simple, practical, and surprisingly fun even if you've never written a single line of code. With 35+ hands-on exercises and 6 real world projects, you'll go from complete beginner to confident Python programmer. No tech background required. Just 10 minutes a day.

This book will give knowledge about the basics of 'C' language and help you in learning basics of programing using 'C'. Concepts like Elements of 'C', Control Statements in 'C', Array and Strings, Functions and Pointers and Recursion are discussed in reader friendly language.