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Tidy First?

A Personal Exercise in Empirical Software Design

by Kent Beck ...

Narrated by Stephen R. Thorne ...

Unabridged

2 hours 41 min

Messy code is a nuisance. "Tidying" code, to make it more readable, requires breaking it up into manageable sections. In this practical guide, author Kent Beck, creator of Extreme Programming and pioneer of software patterns, suggests when and where you might apply tidyings to improve your code while keeping the overall structure of the system in mind.Instead of trying to master tidying all at ... Read more

$14.92 CAD

Messy code is a nuisance. "Tidying" code, to make it more readable, requires breaking it up into manageable sections. In this practical guide, author Kent Beck, creator of Extreme Programming and pioneer of software patterns, suggests when and where you might apply tidyings to improve your code while keeping the overall structure of the system in mind.Instead of trying to master tidying all at
... Read more
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Technical Program Manager's Handbook

Empowering managers to efficiently manage technical projects and build a successful career path

by Joshua Alan Teter ...

Unabridged

6 hours 18 min

Explore the different aspects of the technical program manager's role in the tech world and get ready to advance your career across the Big Five tech companiesKey FeaturesUncover the secret to becoming a successful technical program managerLearn some of the system design principles and architectural concepts necessary for a TPMGet up and running with a wide range of foundational program management ... Read more

$47.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Explore the different aspects of the technical program manager's role in the tech world and get ready to advance your career across the Big Five tech companiesKey FeaturesUncover the secret to becoming a successful technical program managerLearn some of the system design principles and architectural concepts necessary for a TPMGet up and running with a wide range of foundational program management
... Read more
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Agile Software Development for Beginners

Advanced Strategies for Optimal Software Development Performance

by Jacob Richardson ...

Narrated by Jacob Richardson ...

Unabridged

2 hours 40 min

Take your Agile journey to the next level with this advanced guide tailored for beginners ready to elevate their software development practices. Building upon the foundational principles of Agile methodologies, this book delves into advanced strategies and techniques designed to optimize performance and drive innovation.Explore cutting-edge approaches to iterative development, collaborative ... Read more

$20.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Take your Agile journey to the next level with this advanced guide tailored for beginners ready to elevate their software development practices. Building upon the foundational principles of Agile methodologies, this book delves into advanced strategies and techniques designed to optimize performance and drive innovation.Explore cutting-edge approaches to iterative development, collaborative
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Cracking System Design

A Comprehensive Guide to Building Scalable and Reliable Systems

by Et Tu Code ...

Narrated by Helen Green ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Architect's Guide
Unabridged

3 hours 38 min

"Cracking System Design" is a guide covering scalability, reliability, and fault tolerance, data storage, microservices architecture, API design, security, performance optimization, infrastructure, monitoring, and case studies. It includes:Fundamentals: Scalability, reliability, fault tolerance.Data Storage: Relational databases, NoSQL, cloud storage.Microservices: Principles, implementation, ... Read more

$3.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Cracking System Design" is a guide covering scalability, reliability, and fault tolerance, data storage, microservices architecture, API design, security, performance optimization, infrastructure, monitoring, and case studies. It includes:Fundamentals: Scalability, reliability, fault tolerance.Data Storage: Relational databases, NoSQL, cloud storage.Microservices: Principles, implementation,
... Read more
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DevOps Culture

Fostering Collaboration, Continuous Delivery, and High-Performance Teams in the Modern Software Development Lifecycle

by Sam Miley ...

Narrated by Maha Ameer ...

Unabridged

2 hours 20 min

In today’s fast-paced digital world, success hinges on more than just writing code—it’s about creating a culture that brings development and operations together with shared goals, trust, and rapid delivery. DevOps Culture offers a comprehensive guide to transforming your organization into a high-performing, collaborative, and resilient software powerhouse.This book goes beyond tools and automation ... Read more

$10.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In today’s fast-paced digital world, success hinges on more than just writing code—it’s about creating a culture that brings development and operations together with shared goals, trust, and rapid delivery. DevOps Culture offers a comprehensive guide to transforming your organization into a high-performing, collaborative, and resilient software powerhouse.This book goes beyond tools and automation
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Untangling AI

Driving Business Success Through Enterprise Automation and AI Agents

by Matt Kesby ...

Narrated by Kevin Meyer ...

Unabridged

14 hours 20 min

In Untangling AI, founder and Chief AI Officer at Multiplai Tech, Matt Kesby, delivers an incisive roadmap for business leaders interested in assessing where their companies stand in the AI adoption lifecycle and where they want to go. Kesby explains how to rethink your current operational model and how to replace traditional workflows with AI-powered decision-making and execution.You'll discover ... Read more

$28.99 CAD

In Untangling AI, founder and Chief AI Officer at Multiplai Tech, Matt Kesby, delivers an incisive roadmap for business leaders interested in assessing where their companies stand in the AI adoption lifecycle and where they want to go. Kesby explains how to rethink your current operational model and how to replace traditional workflows with AI-powered decision-making and execution.You'll discover
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Guide to Test Automation Architecture

A roadmap for building sustainable test automation frameworks for modern software

by Craig Risi ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.DESCRIPTIONIn the software development domain, test automation has emerged as the cornerstone of delivering reliable applications. This comprehensive guide provides a systematic roadmap for designing and implementing test automation frameworks that transcend tool-specific limitations, ensuring they adapt and endure.You will learn to apply core software ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.DESCRIPTIONIn the software development domain, test automation has emerged as the cornerstone of delivering reliable applications. This comprehensive guide provides a systematic roadmap for designing and implementing test automation frameworks that transcend tool-specific limitations, ensuring they adapt and endure.You will learn to apply core software
... Read more
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Software Architecture: The Hard Parts

Modern Trade-Off Analyses for Distributed Architectures

by Neal Ford, Mark Richards, Pramod Sadalage, Zhamak Dehghani ...

Narrated by Dena Dahilig ...

Unabridged

12 hours 53 min

There are no easy decisions in software architecture. Instead, there are many hard parts—difficult problems or issues with no best practices—that force you to choose among various compromises. With this book, you'll learn how to think critically about the trade-offs involved with distributed architectures.Architecture veterans and practicing consultants Neal Ford, Mark Richards, Pramod Sadalage, ... Read more

$35.27 CAD

There are no easy decisions in software architecture. Instead, there are many hard parts—difficult problems or issues with no best practices—that force you to choose among various compromises. With this book, you'll learn how to think critically about the trade-offs involved with distributed architectures.Architecture veterans and practicing consultants Neal Ford, Mark Richards, Pramod Sadalage,
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DevOps and Agile Development

Transforming Software Development. The Synergy of DevOps and Agile Principles. Part 2

by Simon Winston ...

Narrated by Sam Finley ...

Unabridged

5 hours 16 min

In the rapidly evolving world of software development, where speed, efficiency, and collaboration are paramount, the synergy between DevOps and Agile principles has emerged as a game-changer. " DevOps and Agile Development: Transforming Software Development. The Synergy of DevOps and Agile Principles" is a comprehensive guide that unravels the power of combining DevOps and Agile methodologies, ... Read more

$10.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In the rapidly evolving world of software development, where speed, efficiency, and collaboration are paramount, the synergy between DevOps and Agile principles has emerged as a game-changer. " DevOps and Agile Development: Transforming Software Development. The Synergy of DevOps and Agile Principles" is a comprehensive guide that unravels the power of combining DevOps and Agile methodologies,
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The Effective Software Engineer

How ICs at Every Level Can Leverage AI, Prioritize High-Value Work, and Lead Beyond Their Role

by Addy Osmani ...

Narrated by Joshua Macrae ...

Unabridged

8 hours 30 min

The software engineering landscape is constantly evolving, and the demands on engineers intensify with each technological and methodological shift. In such an environment, being a good coder isn't enough—true effectiveness goes beyond technical skills.This book is designed as a guide for individual contributors who want to level up to meet the challenges of a changing industry. Author Addy Osmani ... Read more

$28.99 CAD

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The software engineering landscape is constantly evolving, and the demands on engineers intensify with each technological and methodological shift. In such an environment, being a good coder isn't enough—true effectiveness goes beyond technical skills.This book is designed as a guide for individual contributors who want to level up to meet the challenges of a changing industry. Author Addy Osmani
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Secure Software Design

Safeguarding Your Code Against Cyber Threats

by Saimon Carrie ...

Narrated by Saimon Carrie ...

Unabridged

3 hours 29 min

In "Secure Software Design" readers embark on a journey through the intricate world of secure software design. With cyber threats looming large in today's interconnected landscape, the need for resilient and fortified code has never been more critical. This comprehensive guide equips software developers, architects, and security professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to design and ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In "Secure Software Design" readers embark on a journey through the intricate world of secure software design. With cyber threats looming large in today's interconnected landscape, the need for resilient and fortified code has never been more critical. This comprehensive guide equips software developers, architects, and security professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to design and
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In RNJesus They Trust

Game Design, Your Time & Your Luck

by Kobra KaiSa, Sage Reedfields ...

Narrated by Free Egyptian ...

Unabridged

2 hours 35 min

In RNJesus They Trust: Game Design, Your Time & Your Luck is a witty, sharp-eyed exploration of randomness in modern gaming — and how it blesses, tests, or exploits the players who kneel before it. From the ecstatic thrill of a rare drop to the soul-crushing grind of gacha pulls, game developers have turned RNG (random number generation) into a design pillar that fuels excitement and monetization. ... Read more

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In RNJesus They Trust: Game Design, Your Time & Your Luck is a witty, sharp-eyed exploration of randomness in modern gaming — and how it blesses, tests, or exploits the players who kneel before it. From the ecstatic thrill of a rare drop to the soul-crushing grind of gacha pulls, game developers have turned RNG (random number generation) into a design pillar that fuels excitement and monetization.
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97 Principles for Software Architects

Collective Wisdom from Industry Veterans

by Multiple Authors ...

Narrated by Mike Bisceglia ...

Unabridged

3 hours 51 min

97 Principles for Software Architects presents axioms for software architecture written by over four dozen leading software architects. The principles describe best practices in architecting and developing software learned from decades of collective experience. The lessons of this book will be useful to current and aspiring software architects, engineers, and anyone responsible for developing ... Read more

$27.13 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

97 Principles for Software Architects presents axioms for software architecture written by over four dozen leading software architects. The principles describe best practices in architecting and developing software learned from decades of collective experience. The lessons of this book will be useful to current and aspiring software architects, engineers, and anyone responsible for developing
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Production Kubernetes

Building Successful Application Platforms

by Josh Rosso, Rich Lander, Alex Brand, John Harris ...

Narrated by Mike Chamberlain ...

Unabridged

17 hours 34 min

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 brilliance of Kubernetes is how ... Read more

$42.06 CAD

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 brilliance of Kubernetes is how
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Kill It with Fire

Manage Aging Computer Systems (and Future Proof Modern Ones)

by Marianne Bellotti ...

Narrated by Katie Koster ...

Unabridged

7 hours 43 min

Kill It with Fire examines aging computer systems, the evolution of technology over time, and how organizations can modernize, maintain, and future-proof their current systems.“Kill it with fire,” the typical first reaction to a legacy system falling into obsolescence, is a knee-jerk approach that often burns through tons of money and time only to result in a less efficient solution. This book ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

Kill It with Fire examines aging computer systems, the evolution of technology over time, and how organizations can modernize, maintain, and future-proof their current systems.“Kill it with fire,” the typical first reaction to a legacy system falling into obsolescence, is a knee-jerk approach that often burns through tons of money and time only to result in a less efficient solution. This book
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Salesforce Anti-Patterns

Create powerful Salesforce architectures by learning from common mistakes made on the platform

by Lars Malmqvist ...

Unabridged

6 hours 25 min

Avoid implementation failures and technical debt by mitigating anti-patterns in your Salesforce enterprise solutions using expert guidance and proven recommendationsKey FeaturesBuild exemplary Salesforce architectures by studying anti-patterns that lead to failing systemsDemonstrate deep architectural principles that you can apply in your Salesforce projectsIdentify common problems in Salesforce ... Read more

$57.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Avoid implementation failures and technical debt by mitigating anti-patterns in your Salesforce enterprise solutions using expert guidance and proven recommendationsKey FeaturesBuild exemplary Salesforce architectures by studying anti-patterns that lead to failing systemsDemonstrate deep architectural principles that you can apply in your Salesforce projectsIdentify common problems in Salesforce
... Read more
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Mastering Frontend System Design

A Comprehensive Guide to Building Scalable and Efficient Front End Architectures

by Et Tu Code ...

Narrated by Helen Green ...

Unabridged

2 hours 55 min

Mastering Frontend System Design is an audio guide that provides a comprehensive overview of building scalable and efficient frontend architectures. The book covers key concepts such as UI design principles, responsive web design, frontend frameworks and libraries, state management, performance optimization, security considerations, accessibility, progressive web apps, testing strategies, ... Read more

$3.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Mastering Frontend System Design is an audio guide that provides a comprehensive overview of building scalable and efficient frontend architectures. The book covers key concepts such as UI design principles, responsive web design, frontend frameworks and libraries, state management, performance optimization, security considerations, accessibility, progressive web apps, testing strategies,
... Read more
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Choosing the right database

A comprehensive guide to make right database selection for your system

by Et Tu Code ...

Narrated by Helen Green ...

Series Audiobook 3 - Architect's Guide
Unabridged

2 hours 26 min

This comprehensive guide provides a detailed overview of the factors to consider when choosing the right database for your application. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, this book will help you make informed decisions about database selection and optimization. We cover a wide range of topics, including the different types of databases available, ACID properties in ... Read more

$2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This comprehensive guide provides a detailed overview of the factors to consider when choosing the right database for your application. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, this book will help you make informed decisions about database selection and optimization. We cover a wide range of topics, including the different types of databases available, ACID properties in
... Read more
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Crisis Engineering

Time-Tested Tools for Turning Chaos into Clarity

by Marina Nitze, Matthew Weaver, Mikey Dickerson ...

Narrated by Cassandra Campbell ...

Unabridged

9 hours 30 min

Learn how to successfully emerge from complex crisis conditions with this practical, comprehensive guide."A book I wish I’d had in difficult times.” —General Stanley McChrystal, US Army (Ret) & Co-Founder and CEO, McChrystal GroupWhen the system breaks, what do you do? You're in the middle of a meltdown. The platform is down, the phones are ringing, the headlines are brutal, and your team is ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

Learn how to successfully emerge from complex crisis conditions with this practical, comprehensive guide."A book I wish I’d had in difficult times.” —General Stanley McChrystal, US Army (Ret) & Co-Founder and CEO, McChrystal GroupWhen the system breaks, what do you do? You're in the middle of a meltdown. The platform is down, the phones are ringing, the headlines are brutal, and your team is
... Read more
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Sustainability in Software Engineering

Harnessing Eco-Efficient Techniques for Modern Development

by Steve Abrams ...

Narrated by Ray Collins ...

Unabridged

3 hours 16 min

In "Sustainability in Software Engineering: Harnessing Eco-Efficient Techniques for Modern Development," readers are invited into the evolving world of sustainable software practices where innovation meets environmental responsibility. This book equips software engineers, tech leaders, and sustainability advocates with the essential knowledge and tools needed to integrate eco-efficiency into every ... Read more

$12.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In "Sustainability in Software Engineering: Harnessing Eco-Efficient Techniques for Modern Development," readers are invited into the evolving world of sustainable software practices where innovation meets environmental responsibility. This book equips software engineers, tech leaders, and sustainability advocates with the essential knowledge and tools needed to integrate eco-efficiency into every
... Read more
Audiobook

GCP in Action

A practical guide to building and deploying secure, scalable applications using Google Cloud Platform

by Raymond Blum ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

13 hours 56 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.DESCRIPTIONGoogle Cloud Platform is a broad suite of deep infrastructure components and frameworks that an application developer or team can easily lose themselves in, without a clear path towards their goal: successful delivery of a product to their users. It is a powerful suite of cloud computing services, and understanding how to build scalable, ... Read more

$27.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.DESCRIPTIONGoogle Cloud Platform is a broad suite of deep infrastructure components and frameworks that an application developer or team can easily lose themselves in, without a clear path towards their goal: successful delivery of a product to their users. It is a powerful suite of cloud computing services, and understanding how to build scalable,
... Read more
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Average Joe

Be the Silicon Valley Tech Genius

by Shawn Livermore ...

Narrated by Mike Lenz ...

Unabridged

16 hours 9 min

The book covers numerous tech entrepreneurial founders and software developers, and the exciting brands or products that they created. It goes deep on a handful of them, narrowly divulging exactly how a few software developers and startup founders created breakthrough tech products like Gmail, Dropbox, Ring, Snapchat, Bitcoin, Groupon, and more. It highlights and unpacks the general hero-worship ... Read more

$42.06 CAD

The book covers numerous tech entrepreneurial founders and software developers, and the exciting brands or products that they created. It goes deep on a handful of them, narrowly divulging exactly how a few software developers and startup founders created breakthrough tech products like Gmail, Dropbox, Ring, Snapchat, Bitcoin, Groupon, and more. It highlights and unpacks the general hero-worship
... Read more
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Generative AI

The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review

by Harvard Business Review ...

Narrated by Randye Kaye, Mike Lenz ...

Series series HBR Insights
Unabridged

3 hours 4 min

The future of AI is here.The world is transfixed by the marvel (and possible menace) of ChatGPT and other generative AI tools. It's clear Gen AI will transform the business landscape, but when and how much remain to be seen. Meanwhile, your smartest competitors are already navigating the risks and reaping the rewards of these new technologies. They're experimenting with new business models around ... Read more

$14.92 CAD

The future of AI is here.The world is transfixed by the marvel (and possible menace) of ChatGPT and other generative AI tools. It's clear Gen AI will transform the business landscape, but when and how much remain to be seen. Meanwhile, your smartest competitors are already navigating the risks and reaping the rewards of these new technologies. They're experimenting with new business models around
... Read more
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User Experience (UX)

A Comprehensive Guide to Designing Delightful Digital Interactions

by May Sherry ...

Narrated by Sam Finley ...

Unabridged

3 hours 28 min

"User Experience (UX): A Comprehensive Guide to Designing Delightful Digital Interactions" is your essential roadmap to mastering the art and science of UX design. Whether you're a seasoned designer or just starting out, this book provides a thorough exploration of the principles, processes, and practices that create exceptional user experiences.Packed with practical advice, case studies, and real ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"User Experience (UX): A Comprehensive Guide to Designing Delightful Digital Interactions" is your essential roadmap to mastering the art and science of UX design. Whether you're a seasoned designer or just starting out, this book provides a thorough exploration of the principles, processes, and practices that create exceptional user experiences.Packed with practical advice, case studies, and real
... Read more

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