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 ...

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 ...

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.  

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.

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Python or JavaScript? Java or C? Stop comparing and start coding. Most beginners get stuck before they write a single line, lost in a menu of programming languages and contradictory advice. Mastering Code gets you past that wall. It gives you a clear map of the languages that run the world, and the real, hands-on skills to start using them. You’ll learn the core ideas of programming once, in Python, the language beginners find easiest to read, and see the same ideas in JavaScript as you go. Then you’ll tour Java, C, C++, SQL and other popular languages, and discover that a new language ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Software development is shifting fundamentally from explicit, line-by-line coding to goal-oriented, AI-driven programming. Are you ready for the new era of software architecture? AI-NATIVE: The Six Rungs of Evolution is your comprehensive map and hands-on guide to mastering this transition. Instead of getting lost in a sea of disconnected buzzwords like RAG, autonomous agents, and vector databases, this book provides a clear, structured evolutionary ladder. You will climb through six distinct rungs: from traditional rule-based logic and intent-driven chatbots to agentic RAG, configurable ...

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 ...

The Well-Grounded Rubyist, Second Edition addresses both newcomers to Ruby, as well as Ruby programmers who want to deepen their understanding of the language. A creative tutorial that begins with your first Ruby program and goes on to explore sophisticated topics like callable objects, reflection, and threading, the book concentrates on the language, preparing you to use Ruby in any way you choose. 

More than ever, the web is a universal platform for all types of applications, and JavaScript is the language of the web. If you're serious about web development, it's not enough to be a decent JavaScript coder. You need to be ninja stealthy, efficient, and ready for anything. This audiobook shows you how.

Stop learning to code. Start learning to Vibe. Have you ever had a brilliant idea for an app, only to be stopped by the "Technical Wall"? You have the vision and the business logic, but you don’t have the months of free time required to master Python, JavaScript, or React. The game has changed. Welcome to the era of Vibe Coding. In Vibe Coding 101, N.J. Parker reveals how to turn Google AI Studio into your personal elite engineering team. This isn't about "prompt engineering" or simple chatbots. This is about a new paradigm of software creation where your natural language is the source ...

This audiobook provides an overview of IT terminology for English speakers working with Japanese-speaking customers, clients, or partners. Core words and phrases appropriate to the IT sector are presented in English and Japanese. Topics covered include common Japanese vocabulary that is not exclusive to the technology field.

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 ...