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Site Reliability Engineering

How Google Runs Production Systems

by Betsy Beyer, Chris Jones, Christof Leng, David Huska, Jennifer Petoff, Niall Richard Murphy ...

Google pioneered the discipline of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), applying reliability to the entire user journey for consumer, enterprise, and infrastructure systems. In the years since, many organizations have followed suit, guided by the tenets laid out in the best-selling first edition of this practical book. Now, a fully revised edition brings Site Reliability Engineering up-to-date with ... Read more

$67.99 CAD

Google pioneered the discipline of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), applying reliability to the entire user journey for consumer, enterprise, and infrastructure systems. In the years since, many organizations have followed suit, guided by the tenets laid out in the best-selling first edition of this practical book. Now, a fully revised edition brings Site Reliability Engineering up-to-date with
... Read more
Building Mobile Apps at Scale

39 Engineering Challenges

by Gergely Orosz ...

While there is a lot of appreciation for backend and distributed systems challenges, there tends to be less empathy for why mobile development is hard when done at scale.This book collects challenges engineers face when building iOS and Android apps at scale, and common ways to tackle these. By scale, we mean having numbers of users in the millions and being built by large engineering teams.For ... Read more

$23.19 CAD

While there is a lot of appreciation for backend and distributed systems challenges, there tends to be less empathy for why mobile development is hard when done at scale.This book collects challenges engineers face when building iOS and Android apps at scale, and common ways to tackle these. By scale, we mean having numbers of users in the millions and being built by large engineering teams.For
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Become an Effective Software Engineering Manager

by Dr. James Stanier ...

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 ... Read more

$42.39 CAD

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
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The Staff Engineer's Path

A Guide for Individual Contributors Navigating Growth and Change

by Tanya Reilly ...

For years, companies have rewarded their most effective engineers with management positions. But treating management as the default path for an engineer with leadership ability doesn't serve the industry well--or the engineer. The staff engineer's path allows engineers to contribute at a high level as role models, driving big projects, determining technical strategy, and raising everyone's skills ... Read more

$34.39 CAD

For years, companies have rewarded their most effective engineers with management positions. But treating management as the default path for an engineer with leadership ability doesn't serve the industry well--or the engineer. The staff engineer's path allows engineers to contribute at a high level as role models, driving big projects, determining technical strategy, and raising everyone's skills
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Software Design Decoded

66 Ways Experts Think

by Marian Petre, Andre Van Der Hoek ...

An engaging, illustrated collection of insights revealing the practices and principles that expert software designers use to create great software.What makes an expert software designer? It is more than experience or innate ability. Expert software designers have specific habits, learned practices, and observed principles that they apply deliberately during their design work. This book offers ... Read more

$27.19 CAD

An engaging, illustrated collection of insights revealing the practices and principles that expert software designers use to create great software.What makes an expert software designer? It is more than experience or innate ability. Expert software designers have specific habits, learned practices, and observed principles that they apply deliberately during their design work. This book offers
... Read more
Essential TypeScript 5, Third Edition

by Adam Freeman ...

Now in its third edition, this bestselling guide to TypeScript takes you through the nuts and bolts of the language. No frills, no fuss—just TypeScript essentials!TypeScript enhances JavaScript with static typing, while keeping all the JS flexibility you know and love! It’s the perfect choice for any developer looking to improve the predictability and reliability of their code. Essential ... Read more

$65.99 CAD

Now in its third edition, this bestselling guide to TypeScript takes you through the nuts and bolts of the language. No frills, no fuss—just TypeScript essentials!TypeScript enhances JavaScript with static typing, while keeping all the JS flexibility you know and love! It’s the perfect choice for any developer looking to improve the predictability and reliability of their code. Essential
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Grokking Algorithms

An illustrated guide for programmers and other curious people

by Aditya Bhargava ...

"This book does the impossible: it makes math fun and easy!" - Sander Rossel, COAS Software SystemsGrokking Algorithms is a fully illustrated, friendly guide that teaches you how to apply common algorithms to the practical problems you face every day as a programmer. You'll start with sorting and searching and, as you build up your skills in thinking algorithmically, you'll tackle more complex ... Read more

$41.99 CAD

"This book does the impossible: it makes math fun and easy!" - Sander Rossel, COAS Software SystemsGrokking Algorithms is a fully illustrated, friendly guide that teaches you how to apply common algorithms to the practical problems you face every day as a programmer. You'll start with sorting and searching and, as you build up your skills in thinking algorithmically, you'll tackle more complex
... Read more
Software Architecture with Kotlin

Combine various architectural styles to create sustainable and scalable software solutions

by Jason (Tsz Shun) Chow ...

Develop innovative architectural styles by analyzing and merging various approaches, focusing on making trade-offs and mitigating risks to solve real-world problemsKey FeaturesLearn how to analyze and dissect various architectural styles into building blocksCombine existing ideas with your own to create custom solutionsMake informed decisions by navigating trade-offs and compromisesPurchase of the ... Read more

$34.39 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Develop innovative architectural styles by analyzing and merging various approaches, focusing on making trade-offs and mitigating risks to solve real-world problemsKey FeaturesLearn how to analyze and dissect various architectural styles into building blocksCombine existing ideas with your own to create custom solutionsMake informed decisions by navigating trade-offs and compromisesPurchase of the
... Read more
Code

The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software

by Charles Petzold ...

The classic guide to how computers work, updated with new chapters and interactive graphics"For me, Code was a revelation. It was the first book about programming that spoke to me. It started with a story, and it built up, layer by layer, analogy by analogy, until I understood not just the Code, but the System. Code is a book that is as much about Systems Thinking and abstractions as it is about ... Read more

$37.99 CAD

The classic guide to how computers work, updated with new chapters and interactive graphics"For me, Code was a revelation. It was the first book about programming that spoke to me. It started with a story, and it built up, layer by layer, analogy by analogy, until I understood not just the Code, but the System. Code is a book that is as much about Systems Thinking and abstractions as it is about
... Read more
Architecture Logicielle

Principes et Pratiques pour un Développement Efficace

by Eos A.I. Saage ...

Translated by Eos A.I. Saage ...

Series Book 2 - Logiciel
Ce livre offre une exploration approfondie des principes et des pratiques de l'architecture logicielle, destinée aux professionnels du développement logiciel souhaitant approfondir leurs compétences en conception de systèmes.Le contenu s'articule autour des piliers fondamentaux du génie logiciel moderne. Vous apprendrez à analyser de manière structurée les exigences fonctionnelles et non ... Read more

$25.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Ce livre offre une exploration approfondie des principes et des pratiques de l'architecture logicielle, destinée aux professionnels du développement logiciel souhaitant approfondir leurs compétences en conception de systèmes.Le contenu s'articule autour des piliers fondamentaux du génie logiciel moderne. Vous apprendrez à analyser de manière structurée les exigences fonctionnelles et non
... Read more
Microsoft Foundry in Action

A hands-on guide to building, evaluating, and governing enterprise AI agents

by Eduardo Sojo ...

Build, deploy, and monitor AI applications using Microsoft Foundry's unified portal, combining models, workflows, agents, and responsible AI practices into a single development experience. Key FeaturesBuild, evaluate, and deploy AI solutions using Microsoft Foundry’s unified portalImplement guardrails, evaluations, and monitoring for production-ready AI systemsIncludes real-world use cases ... Read more

$28.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Build, deploy, and monitor AI applications using Microsoft Foundry's unified portal, combining models, workflows, agents, and responsible AI practices into a single development experience. Key FeaturesBuild, evaluate, and deploy AI solutions using Microsoft Foundry’s unified portalImplement guardrails, evaluations, and monitoring for production-ready AI systemsIncludes real-world use cases
... Read more
Agile for Everybody

Creating Fast, Flexible, and Customer-First Organizations

by Matt LeMay ...

The Agile movement provides real, actionable answers to the question that keeps many company leaders awake at night: How do we stay successful in a fast-changing and unpredictable world? Agile has already transformed how modern companies build and deliver software. This practical book demonstrates how entire organizations—from product managers and engineers to marketers and executives—can put ... Read more

$31.19 CAD

The Agile movement provides real, actionable answers to the question that keeps many company leaders awake at night: How do we stay successful in a fast-changing and unpredictable world? Agile has already transformed how modern companies build and deliver software. This practical book demonstrates how entire organizations—from product managers and engineers to marketers and executives—can put
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Implementing Azure DevOps Solutions

Learn about Azure DevOps Services to successfully apply DevOps strategies

by Henry Been, Maik van der Gaag ...

A comprehensive guide to becoming a skilled Azure DevOps engineerKey FeaturesExplore a step-by-step approach to designing and creating a successful DevOps environmentUnderstand how to implement continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines on AzureIntegrate and implement security, compliance, containers, and databases in your DevOps strategiesBook DescriptionImplementing Azure DevOps ... Read more

$41.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A comprehensive guide to becoming a skilled Azure DevOps engineerKey FeaturesExplore a step-by-step approach to designing and creating a successful DevOps environmentUnderstand how to implement continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines on AzureIntegrate and implement security, compliance, containers, and databases in your DevOps strategiesBook DescriptionImplementing Azure DevOps
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Pragmatic Software Testing

Becoming an Effective and Efficient Test Professional

by Rex Black ...

A hands-on guide to testing techniques that deliver reliable software and systemsTesting even a simple system can quickly turn into a potentially infinite task. Faced with tight costs and schedules, testers need to have a toolkit of practical techniques combined with hands-on experience and the right strategies in order to complete a successful project. World-renowned testing expert Rex Black ... Read more

$55.99 CAD

A hands-on guide to testing techniques that deliver reliable software and systemsTesting even a simple system can quickly turn into a potentially infinite task. Faced with tight costs and schedules, testers need to have a toolkit of practical techniques combined with hands-on experience and the right strategies in order to complete a successful project. World-renowned testing expert Rex Black
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Practical Artificial Intelligence with Swift

From Fundamental Theory to Development of AI-Driven Apps

by Mars Geldard, Jonathon Manning, Paris Buttfield-Addison, Tim Nugent ...

Create and implement AI-based features in your Swift apps for iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS. With this practical book, programmers and developers of all kinds will find a one-stop shop for AI and machine learning with Swift. Taking a task-based approach, you’ll learn how to build features that use powerful AI features to identify images, make predictions, generate content, recommend things, and ... Read more

$54.39 CAD

Create and implement AI-based features in your Swift apps for iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS. With this practical book, programmers and developers of all kinds will find a one-stop shop for AI and machine learning with Swift. Taking a task-based approach, you’ll learn how to build features that use powerful AI features to identify images, make predictions, generate content, recommend things, and
... Read more
Spec-Driven Development with BMAD

Master Agentic Workflows using Cursor, BMAD, and Context Engineering

by Marlon Vidal Ferreira ...

Learn Spec-Driven Development with the Breakthrough Method for Agile AI-Driven Development (BMAD) and use specialized AI agents to analyze, architect, implement, and test software for both new and existing projects.Key FeaturesMaster BMAD + TEA complete agentic workflow, from upstream planning to downstream code deliveryApply Spec-Driven Development to both new and existing projects using BMAD v4 ... Read more

$28.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn Spec-Driven Development with the Breakthrough Method for Agile AI-Driven Development (BMAD) and use specialized AI agents to analyze, architect, implement, and test software for both new and existing projects.Key FeaturesMaster BMAD + TEA complete agentic workflow, from upstream planning to downstream code deliveryApply Spec-Driven Development to both new and existing projects using BMAD v4
... Read more
Serverless Development on AWS

Building Enterprise-Scale Serverless Solutions

by Sheen Brisals, Luke Hedger ...

The adoption of serverless is on the rise, but until now, little guidance has been available for development teams that want to apply this technology on AWS. This definitive guide is packed with architectural, security, and data best practices and patterns for architects and engineers who want to build reliable enterprise-scale serverless solutions.Sheen Brisals, an AWS Serverless Hero, and Luke ... Read more

$57.59 CAD

The adoption of serverless is on the rise, but until now, little guidance has been available for development teams that want to apply this technology on AWS. This definitive guide is packed with architectural, security, and data best practices and patterns for architects and engineers who want to build reliable enterprise-scale serverless solutions.Sheen Brisals, an AWS Serverless Hero, and Luke
... Read more
Implementing Cloud Design Patterns for AWS

Solutions and design ideas for solving system design problems

by Sean Keery, Marcus Young, Clive Harber, Rick Farmer ...

Create highly efficient design patterns for scalability, redundancy, and high availability in the AWS CloudKey FeaturesBuild highly robust systems using the cloud infrastructureMake web applications resilient against scheduled and accidental downtimeExplore and apply Amazon-provided services in unique ways to solve common design problemsBook DescriptionWhether you're just getting your feet wet in ... Read more

$37.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Create highly efficient design patterns for scalability, redundancy, and high availability in the AWS CloudKey FeaturesBuild highly robust systems using the cloud infrastructureMake web applications resilient against scheduled and accidental downtimeExplore and apply Amazon-provided services in unique ways to solve common design problemsBook DescriptionWhether you're just getting your feet wet in
... Read more
Solving Enterprise Applications Performance Puzzles

Queuing Models to the Rescue

by Leonid Grinshpan ...

Poorly performing enterprise applications are the weakest links in a corporation's management chain, causing delays and disruptions of critical business functions. This groundbreaking book frames enterprise application performance engineering not as an art but as applied science built on model-based methodological foundation. The book introduces queuing models of enterprise application that ... Read more

$94.99 CAD

Poorly performing enterprise applications are the weakest links in a corporation's management chain, causing delays and disruptions of critical business functions. This groundbreaking book frames enterprise application performance engineering not as an art but as applied science built on model-based methodological foundation. The book introduces queuing models of enterprise application that
... Read more
Unlocking Python

A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners

by Ryan Mitchell ...

A fun and practical guide to learning Python with a special focus on data science, web scraping, and web applicationsIn Unlocking Python: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners, veteran software engineer, educator, and author Ryan Mitchell delivers an intuitive, engaging, and practical roadmap to Python programming. The author walks you through the vocabulary, tools, foundational knowledge, and ... Read more

$38.99 CAD

A fun and practical guide to learning Python with a special focus on data science, web scraping, and web applicationsIn Unlocking Python: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners, veteran software engineer, educator, and author Ryan Mitchell delivers an intuitive, engaging, and practical roadmap to Python programming. The author walks you through the vocabulary, tools, foundational knowledge, and
... Read more
Python Machine Learning: Introduction to Machine Learning with Python

by Frank Millstein ...

Machine learning is the science of getting machines and computers to act and learn on their own without being programmed explicitly. In just the past decade, this field has given us practical speech recognition, self-driving cars, greatly improved understanding of the overall human genome, effective web search and much more. Therefore, there is no wondering why machine learning is so pervasive ... Read more

$5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Machine learning is the science of getting machines and computers to act and learn on their own without being programmed explicitly. In just the past decade, this field has given us practical speech recognition, self-driving cars, greatly improved understanding of the overall human genome, effective web search and much more. Therefore, there is no wondering why machine learning is so pervasive
... Read more
ASP.NET MVC with Entity Framework and CSS

by Lee Naylor ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Get up and running quickly with Microsoft ASP.NET MVC and Entity Framework as you build and deploy complex websites. By using a fully working example retail website you will learn solutions to real-world issues that developers frequently encounter.Whether you are a novice developer or an experienced .NET developer wishing to learn more about MVC and Entity Framework, author Lee Naylor will teach ... Read more

$107.79 CAD

Get up and running quickly with Microsoft ASP.NET MVC and Entity Framework as you build and deploy complex websites. By using a fully working example retail website you will learn solutions to real-world issues that developers frequently encounter.Whether you are a novice developer or an experienced .NET developer wishing to learn more about MVC and Entity Framework, author Lee Naylor will teach
... Read more
Agile Kaizen

Managing Continuous Improvement Far Beyond Retrospectives

by Ángel Medinilla ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Agile teams have been struggling with the concept of continuous improvement since the first Agile frameworks were developed, and still very little has been written about the practice of continuous improvement in Agile environments. Although team retrospectives have been prescribed and some practices have been introduced in order to implement and facilitate them, the truth is that most Agile teams ... Read more

$89.69 CAD

Agile teams have been struggling with the concept of continuous improvement since the first Agile frameworks were developed, and still very little has been written about the practice of continuous improvement in Agile environments. Although team retrospectives have been prescribed and some practices have been introduced in order to implement and facilitate them, the truth is that most Agile teams
... Read more
Amazon Web Services Bootcamp

Develop a scalable, reliable, and highly available cloud environment with AWS

by Sunil Gulabani ...

This fast-paced guide will quickly enhance your skills to develop a highly scalable Cloud environmentKey FeaturesEfficiently build a highly scalable and reliable cloud environment for your applications with AWSLeverage the various AWS components and services to build a secure, reliable, and robust environment to host your applications onThis quick-start guide will quickly enhance your skills to ... Read more

$37.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This fast-paced guide will quickly enhance your skills to develop a highly scalable Cloud environmentKey FeaturesEfficiently build a highly scalable and reliable cloud environment for your applications with AWSLeverage the various AWS components and services to build a secure, reliable, and robust environment to host your applications onThis quick-start guide will quickly enhance your skills to
... Read more

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