Programming & Software Development

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....

From a New York Times bestselling author and gaming investigative journalist comes an examination of Blizzard Entertainment's rise and downfall.

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. You’ll explore software architecture in a modern light....

Creative Selection recounts the life of one of the few who worked behind the scenes, a highly respected software engineer who worked in the final years of the Steve Jobs era - the Golden Age of Apple....

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. This book presents both the findings and the science behind that research....

Data science experts Foster Provost and Tom Fawcett, Data Science for Business introduces the fundamental principles of data science, and walks you through the "data-analytic thinking" necessary for extracting useful knowledge and business value from the data you collect....

Are you ready to transform your career and start earning with Python? Whether you're looking to land a tech job, freelance gigs, or create profitable side hustles, this practical audiobook is your fast track to Python success!

Few books on software project management have been as influential and timeless as The Mythical Man-Month. With a blend of software engineering facts and thought-provoking opinions, Fred Brooks offers insight for anyone managing complex projects.

Looking to learn Python? Python has gone to be one of the most popular programming languages in the world, and you will be one of the few people left out if you don’t add this knowledge to your arsenal....

This book is a must for any developer, software engineer, project manager, team lead, or systems analyst with an interest in producing better code....

Staff Engineer is your guide to building your career towards a staff engineering role, receiving the title, and succeeding within the role....

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....

"You look like a thing and I love you" is one of the best pickup lines ever...according to an artificial intelligence trained by scientist Janelle Shane, creator of the popular blog AI Weirdness....

From the best-selling author of Blood, Sweat, and Pixels comes the next definitive, behind-the-scenes account of the video game industry: how some of the past decade's most renowned studios fell apart - and the stories, both triumphant and tragic, of what happened next....

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....

Today, software engineers need to know not only how to program effectively but also how to develop proper engineering practices to make their codebase sustainable and healthy. This book emphasizes this difference between programming and software engineering....

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....

Abyssal Archive features the most comprehensive fan analysis of the Dark Souls mythos ever undertaken. We set out to pay tribute to Miyazaki's legendary game by crafting something that embodies the same care and attention to detail that makes Dark Souls itself such a peerless work of art.

Do you love gaming? Do you have ideas for games of your own and want to learn how to produce them professionally? Longtime game designer Justin Gary has the answers you seek. After 20 years in the gaming industry, creating such games as Solforge, Ascension....

In this new and updated edition of the acclaimed classic Interviewing Users, Steve Portigal quickly and effectively dispels the myth that interviewing is trivial.

This audiobook is a summary of the advice I’ve given to software engineers over the years–and then some more.

Start Small, Stay Small is a step-by-step guide to launching a self-funded start-up. If you're a desktop, mobile, or web developer, this audiobook is your blueprint to getting your start-up off the ground with no outside investment....

Structured query language, or SQL, is the most widely used programming language in database management....

Four software engineers from VMware bring their shared experiences running Kubernetes in production and provide insight on key challenges and best practices....

This audiobook will give you an overview of Agile methodologies and how you can use them to speed up development and drive customer satisfaction. Get this audiobook now to learn more about Agile and Scrum....

Unlock the potential of Generative AI with this Large Language Model production-ready playbook for seamless deployment, optimization, and scaling. This hands-on guide takes you beyond theory, offering expert strategies for integrating LLMs into real-world applications using retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), vector databases, PEFT, LoRA, and scalable inference architectures. Whether you're an ML engineer, data scientist, or MLOps practitioner, you’ll gain the technical know-how to operationalize LLMs efficiently, reduce compute costs, and ensure rock-solid reliability in production.

Conquer AI in just days, even if you've never written a single line of code. And the dirty little secret that no one wants you to know: You can ask AI, and it will write the code for you! Do you wonder how artificial intelligence can revolutionize your career or help you start a successful business? Do you feel overwhelmed by the complexity of AI and its jargon? Are you looking for a clear, practical guide to harness AI without feeling intimidated? You're not alone. Many professionals like you are eager to explore the world of AI, but find it difficult to know where to start.

Get a fascinating and disturbing look into how state and nonstate actors throughout the world use cyber attacks to gain military, political, and economic advantages. In the third edition of this book, cyber warfare researcher Jeffrey Caruso explores the latest advances in cyber espionage and warfare that have emerged on the battlefields of Ukraine and the Middle East.

Gain the necessary knowledge, expertise, and hands-on practice to effectively incorporate React into your upcoming project through a dynamic and concise exploration of React's fundamental concepts. FeaturesPresenting a concise and easily accessible breakdown of essential React 18 functionalities for a quick and comprehensive understanding. Acquire a profound comprehension of critical React concepts through systematic derivations and step-by-step explanations.

The rise of AI has made basic programming skills valuable for everyone even if you never plan to become a professional developer. Learning a little coding can change how you see technology, unlock creative problem-solving, and even discover unexpected joy. his book is designed to make that journey simple, fun, and accessible, whether you’re coding for curiosity, career plans, or just to try out AI tools. You might discover a passion for programming through this book. If so, there are many beginner-friendly Python books available—including my earlier publication, A Quick Guide to ...

An Android emulator is an Android Virtual Device (AVD) that represents a specific Android device. You can use an Android emulator as a target platform to run and test your Android applications on your PC. The Android Emulator runs the Android operating system in a virtual machine called an Android Virtual Device (AVD). The AVD contains the full Android software stack, and it runs as if it were on a physical device. You can also install Android on VMware Workstation, VMware Player, VMware ESXi, and Virtualbox. Once you install Android on VMware Workstation or ESXi, you will get all features ...

This Week's Spotlight: "Hacking the System: How to Influence AI Before It Influences You" In this week’s issue, we dive deep into one of the most critical skills of the modern era: AI literacy and influence. Based on the thought-provoking new book, "Hacking the System," we explore how today's AI models — from ChatGPT to TikTok’s recommendation engines — subtly shape our decisions, habits, and desires, often without us even realizing it. But what if, instead of being manipulated, you could turn the tables and influence the AI itself? The book is divided into three powerful parts. The...

As we all know, there are many Android phones are facing low internal memory issue when installing games and apps. This problem is especially serious in budget phones because most of these phones have little memory; for example, some Android phones only have 4G memory. If you are running insufficient storage space on your Android phone, you can expand and increase internal memory through several different methods. The common methods that can help to increase internal storage space of android. Method 1. Turn to cloud storage Method 2. Use USB OTG storage Method 3. Delete unwanted Apps and ...

Are you prepared for AI systems that don’t just follow instructions—but create their own goals? Struggling to make sense of the emerging risks posed by increasingly autonomous AI systems? Worried about how to secure, govern, and control agentic AI before it makes decisions that go beyond your intent? Want to protect your organization from reputational, legal, or financial fallout—but don’t know where to start? If so, Agentic AI: Navigating Risks and Security Challenges is for you. In this practical and beginner-friendly guide, cybersecurity expert Taimur Ijlal introduces you to the ...

Around the world, product teams are waking up to the same uncomfortable truth: doing things “the right way” doesn’t matter if your team loses its funding or your company goes out of business. Simply put, product teams can no longer afford to be disconnected from the business impact of their work. And well-trodden “best practices” from Silicon Valley behemoths can only provide so much guidance for teams working across vastly different business and funding models.

The future of Artificial Intelligence isn't just intelligent — it's agentic. We are entering a new era where artificial intelligence doesn't just respond to prompts but initiates actions, makes decisions, and pursues goals. Agentic AI is your essential guide to designing and deploying these next-generation autonomous systems. This book dives deep into: Core principles of agentic behavior and decision-making Architectures and frameworks for building intelligent agents Integration with tools, environments, and real-world systems Ethical and practical challenges of autonomous AI Whether ...

Software startups make global headlines every day. As technology companies succeed and grow, so do their engineering departments. In your career, you'll may suddenly get the opportunity to lead teams: to become a manager. But this is often uncharted territory. How can you decide whether this career move is right for you? And if you do, what do you need to learn to succeed? Where do you start? How do you know that you're doing it right? What does "it" even mean? And isn't management a dirty word? This book will share the secrets you need to know to manage engineers successfully.

Ever felt like managing endpoints was akin to herding digital cats through a thunderstorm? Well, put away your catnip and raincoat because Config Overlord: Conquering Endpoints with SCCM Sorcery is here to transform your IT nightmares into smooth, stress-free dreams. Prepare to wield your newfound SCCM powers like a wizard, effortlessly conjuring order out of the chaos of endless updates, elusive endpoints, and rebellious user machines. Forget about the tedious trial-and-error rituals of configuration management past—this spellbinding guide, packed with humor, wit, and wizard-worthy ...

Discover the remarkable journey of Sigal Magen, where creativity and AI collide to forge new paths. From reimagining biblical tales to composing songs and teaching poetry through AI visuals, Sigal’s story highlights the powerful synergy between art and technology. As a visionary author, painter and composer, Sigal bridges the worlds of innovation and imagination, inspiring others to explore the limitless possibilities of AI. Bridging Worlds is a call to embrace creativity, connect with technology, and craft a future fueled by human ingenuity.

The Remote Work Handbook: How to Stay Focused, Lead Virtually, and Thrive from Anywhere Unlock the freedom, flexibility, and fulfillment of remote work—without the burnout. Whether you're a freelancer, team leader, entrepreneur, or employee adjusting to the new normal, The Remote Work Handbook is your essential guide to thriving in today’s virtual workplace. Written by a married couple with over a decade of hands-on remote work experience, this book is a practical, human-centered roadmap for navigating everything from digital distractions to asynchronous communication, emotional ...

How to be Human Online: A Guide to Digital Etiquette and Empathy in the Age of Screens) We live online now more than ever—but are we really showing up as our best selves? In a world shaped by social media, comment threads, and Zoom calls, it’s easy to forget there’s a human being behind every screen. How to Be Human Online is your essential guide to navigating the digital world with kindness, clarity, and emotional intelligence. Whether you're replying to emails, commenting on posts, dating via apps, or participating in group chats, this book offers practical strategies and thoughtful...

The Remote Work Handbook: Cómo mantener el enfoque, liderar a distancia y prosperar desde cualquier lugar Desbloquea la libertad, flexibilidad y satisfacción del trabajo remoto—sin caer en el agotamiento. Ya seas freelancer, líder de equipo, emprendedor o empleado adaptándote a la nueva normalidad, El Manual Del Trabajo Remoto es tu guía esencial para prosperar en el entorno laboral virtual actual. Escrito por una pareja con más de una década de experiencia remota práctica, este libro ofrece una hoja de ruta humana y funcional para enfrentar desde distracciones digitales hasta ...

Kubernetes Unleashed: Herding Containers Like a DevOps Cowboy is your all-in-one, boot-kickin’, YAML-slingin’ guide to mastering the wild frontier of container orchestration—without losing your hat (or your sanity). Whether you’re a DevOps wrangler, cloud outlaw, or just someone who heard “pods” and thought of peas, this book takes you from ranch-hand rookie to cluster-wrangling legend. We’re talking real-world knowledge, colorful metaphors, and the kind of practical insights that save you from shootouts with misconfigured deployments and runaway replicas. This isn’t just a ...

ChatGPT Day Job Killer 2025 reveals 20 PROVEN AI-powered income methods that allow you to make money on autopilot, scale your earnings, and replace your day job—without coding, big investments, or years of experience.

Discover the groundbreaking trends shaping the future of AI in 2025 and beyond. This insightful guide breaks down the most important innovations in artificial intelligence—from generative AI breakthroughs and ethical challenges to real-world applications transforming business, education, and healthcare. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, entrepreneur, or simply curious about where AI is headed, this book will give you the clarity and foresight to stay ahead.✅ What You’ll Learn: Top AI technologies and their practical impact How AI is revolutionizing industries across the globe Key ...

Mastering Post-Editing Risks: ISO 18587 and the Art of Machine Translation & Post-editing Output Management A Step-by-Step Guide to Post-Editing Risk Management and ISO 18587 Compliance Introduction In today's digital age, machine translation (MT) has become an invaluable tool for businesses aiming to streamline their global communication efforts. However, despite its growing popularity, the post-editing process of MT outputs remains fraught with challenges. "Mastering Post-Editing Risks" offers a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to navigating the complexities of ISO 18587 compliance and ...

In today's dynamic work environment, mastering communication and Agile coaching skills is essential. This book offers a comprehensive guide to enhancing team collaboration, fostering empathy, and navigating Agile transformations. Discover how to: Apply Non-Violent Communication to resolve conflicts and provide constructive feedback. Utilize the Six Thinking Hats technique for effective decision-making. Understand the levels of listening to deepen connections. Adopt key Agile coaching stances to support teams and organizations. Packed with practical examples and templates, this book equips ...

I.T. technicians mining crypto on company servers. CEOs clueless about how their technology staff spend their time. Team members disappearing for hours or days on end. Managers buying high-end laptops with company funds to play video games on the clock. Organizations cobbling together outdated mission-critical solutions just to keep operations running. What is really going on in your organization?

Are you ready to unlock the power of artificial intelligence and revolutionize your writing process? Whether you're a blogger, author, marketer, or entrepreneur, AI Writing Secrets provides the ultimate roadmap to harnessing AI for faster, smarter, and more engaging content creation.

Unlocking FiveM: My 12-Month Journey to Success isn’t just another gaming story—it’s a masterclass in turning pure passion into a thriving empire. Follow George “Cocoproteinshake” Younan, the visionary behind SinCity, as he transforms from a frustrated FiveM player with zero coding experience into the creator of one of Australia’s most popular roleplay servers.