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Fundamentals of Software Architecture: An Engineering Approach

by Mark Richards, Neal Ford ...

Narrated by Benjamin Lange ...

Unabridged

13 hours 10 min

Salary surveys worldwide regularly place software architect in the top 10 best jobs, yet no real guide exists to help developers become architects. Until now. This book provides the first comprehensive overview of software architecture’s many aspects. Aspiring and existing architects alike will examine architectural characteristics, architectural patterns, component determination, diagramming and ... Read more

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Salary surveys worldwide regularly place software architect in the top 10 best jobs, yet no real guide exists to help developers become architects. Until now. This book provides the first comprehensive overview of software architecture’s many aspects. Aspiring and existing architects alike will examine architectural characteristics, architectural patterns, component determination, diagramming and
... Read more
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Designing Data-Intensive Applications: The Big Ideas Behind Reliable, Scalable, and Maintainable Systems

Newly adapted for audiobook listeners.

by Martin Kleppmann ...

Narrated by Benjamin Lange ...

Unabridged

20 hours 56 min

Data is at the center of many challenges in system design today. Difficult issues need to be figured out, such as scalability, consistency, reliability, efficiency, and maintainability. In addition, we have an overwhelming variety of tools, including relational databases, NoSQL datastores, stream or batch processors, and message brokers. What are the right choices for your application? How do you ... Read more

£26.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

Data is at the center of many challenges in system design today. Difficult issues need to be figured out, such as scalability, consistency, reliability, efficiency, and maintainability. In addition, we have an overwhelming variety of tools, including relational databases, NoSQL datastores, stream or batch processors, and message brokers. What are the right choices for your application? How do you
... Read more
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Managing Humans: Biting and Humorous Tales of a Software Engineering Manager

by Michael Lopp ...

Narrated by TJ Johnson ...

Unabridged

5 hours 39 min

Read hilarious stories with serious lessons that Michael Lopp extracts from his varied and sometimes bizarre experiences as a manager at Apple, Pinterest, Palantir, Netscape, Symantec, Slack, and Borland. Many of the stories first appeared in primitive form in Lopp’s perennially popular blog, Rands in Repose. The Third Edition of Managing Humans contains a whole new season of episodes from the ... Read more

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Read hilarious stories with serious lessons that Michael Lopp extracts from his varied and sometimes bizarre experiences as a manager at Apple, Pinterest, Palantir, Netscape, Symantec, Slack, and Borland. Many of the stories first appeared in primitive form in Lopp’s perennially popular blog, Rands in Repose. The Third Edition of Managing Humans contains a whole new season of episodes from the
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The Staff Engineer's Path

A Guide for Individual Contributors Navigating Growth and Change

by Tanya Reilly ...

Narrated by Wendy Tremont King ...

Unabridged

13 hours 52 min

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

£19.36 or Free with Kobo Plus

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
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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

£19.36 or Free with Kobo Plus

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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Vibe Coding for Everyone

Turn Your Ideas into Working Software Using AI Tools

by Jaxon Everhart ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Maxwell G ...

Unabridged

8 hours 29 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Stop learning to code. Start building.For decades, software development required memorizing complex syntax and abstract theory. That era is over. This audiobook is your permission slip to skip the bootcamps and start creating immediately.Vibe Coding for Everyone is a practical field guide to the new reality of development, where Artificial Intelligence ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Stop learning to code. Start building.For decades, software development required memorizing complex syntax and abstract theory. That era is over. This audiobook is your permission slip to skip the bootcamps and start creating immediately.Vibe Coding for Everyone is a practical field guide to the new reality of development, where Artificial Intelligence
... Read more
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Gamestorming 2.0

An Updated Playbook for Innovators, Rule Breakers, and Changemakers

by Dave Gray, Sunni Brown ...

Narrated by Patrick Lawlor ...

Unabridged

10 hours 53 min

In today's environment of partial attention and isolating remote work, few things are more satisfying than group experiences that produce powerful, meaningful connections and output. But this kind of enlivening, collective work doesn't happen by chance. It must be consciously designed and purposefully activated—in a team, an organization, and a culture. The good news is that making space for this ... Read more

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In today's environment of partial attention and isolating remote work, few things are more satisfying than group experiences that produce powerful, meaningful connections and output. But this kind of enlivening, collective work doesn't happen by chance. It must be consciously designed and purposefully activated—in a team, an organization, and a culture. The good news is that making space for this
... Read more
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Effective Machine Learning Teams

Best Practices for ML Practitioners

by David Tan, Ada Leung, David Colls ...

Narrated by Ray Greenley ...

Unabridged

13 hours 45 min

Gain the valuable skills and techniques you need to accelerate the delivery of machine learning solutions. With this practical guide, data scientists, ML engineers, and their leaders will learn how to bridge the gap between data science and Lean product delivery in a practical and simple way. David Tan, Ada Leung, and Dave Colls show you how to apply time-tested software engineering skills and ... Read more

£19.36 or Free with Kobo Plus

Gain the valuable skills and techniques you need to accelerate the delivery of machine learning solutions. With this practical guide, data scientists, ML engineers, and their leaders will learn how to bridge the gap between data science and Lean product delivery in a practical and simple way. David Tan, Ada Leung, and Dave Colls show you how to apply time-tested software engineering skills and
... Read more
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Scrumban

Advanced Metrics and Insights for Scrumban Success

by James Henry ...

Narrated by Rayan Mitchell ...

Unabridged

3 hours 30 min

Unlock the full potential of your teams with Scrumban: Advanced Metrics and Insights for Scrumban Success. This comprehensive guide delves into the hybrid agile framework of Scrumban, blending the best practices of Scrum and Kanban to create a powerful approach for managing complex projects in dynamic environments.Designed for agile practitioners, team leaders, and organizational decision-makers, ... Read more

£3.69 or Free with Kobo Plus

Unlock the full potential of your teams with Scrumban: Advanced Metrics and Insights for Scrumban Success. This comprehensive guide delves into the hybrid agile framework of Scrumban, blending the best practices of Scrum and Kanban to create a powerful approach for managing complex projects in dynamic environments.Designed for agile practitioners, team leaders, and organizational decision-makers,
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Break Into Blockchain A Complete Roadmap to Land Your First Job in Blockchain Technology

by Anshuman Mishra ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

14 hours 58 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.We are living in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, where technology is redefining the way we work, interact, and live. Among the many groundbreaking technologies shaping this new era, Blockchain Technology stands out as one of the most revolutionary. From decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to supply chain transparency and ... Read more

£7.44 or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.We are living in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, where technology is redefining the way we work, interact, and live. Among the many groundbreaking technologies shaping this new era, Blockchain Technology stands out as one of the most revolutionary. From decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to supply chain transparency and
... Read more
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Agile is NOT Just for Software

by William Krebs ...

Narrated by William Krebs ...

Unabridged

59 min

The software development community has used Agile, Scrum, XP, and Lean for software development projects for many years now. But if these practices are good for software, why aren’t they great for other projects? And if so, which agile practices might apply? Which may need modification? And which just don’t make sense when we are not deep into coding?This 60-minute audio recording of a live ... Read more

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The software development community has used Agile, Scrum, XP, and Lean for software development projects for many years now. But if these practices are good for software, why aren’t they great for other projects? And if so, which agile practices might apply? Which may need modification? And which just don’t make sense when we are not deep into coding?This 60-minute audio recording of a live
... Read more
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Agile Methodologies

A Comprehensive Guide to Agile Practices and Principles

by May Sherry ...

Narrated by Sam Finley ...

Unabridged

2 hours 45 min

Agile Methodologies: A Comprehensive Guide to Agile Practices and Principles is an essential resource for anyone looking to master the dynamic world of Agile. Whether you are a seasoned professional or new to the field, this book offers a deep dive into the core principles, practices, and frameworks that define Agile methodology. It covers everything from the foundational concepts of Agile, such ... Read more

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Agile Methodologies: A Comprehensive Guide to Agile Practices and Principles is an essential resource for anyone looking to master the dynamic world of Agile. Whether you are a seasoned professional or new to the field, this book offers a deep dive into the core principles, practices, and frameworks that define Agile methodology. It covers everything from the foundational concepts of Agile, such
... Read more
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Care and Feeding of Software Developers, The

The Collaboration Manual for Business Analysts and Project Managers

by Tom Henricksen ...

Narrated by Tom Henricksen ...

Unabridged

10 min

Working with developers can be challenging. Don't you wish they came with a collaboration manual?In this work, we cover how to collaborate effectively with programmers. Foster team trust and bring empathy.You will understand some developer pain points and how to address them.Check this out to work more cohesively! ... Read more

£1.96 or Free with Kobo Plus

Working with developers can be challenging. Don't you wish they came with a collaboration manual?In this work, we cover how to collaborate effectively with programmers. Foster team trust and bring empathy.You will understand some developer pain points and how to address them.Check this out to work more cohesively!
... Read more
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Leading Effective Engineering Teams

Lessons for Individual Contributors and Managers from 10 Years at Google

by Addy Osmani ...

Narrated by Ray Greenley ...

Unabridged

9 hours 34 min

In this insightful and comprehensive guide, Addy Osmani shares more than a decade of experience working on the Chrome team at Google, uncovering secrets to engineering effectiveness, efficiency, and team success. Engineers and engineering leaders looking to scale their effectiveness and drive transformative results within their teams and organizations will learn the essential principles, tips, and ... Read more

£15.64 or Free with Kobo Plus

In this insightful and comprehensive guide, Addy Osmani shares more than a decade of experience working on the Chrome team at Google, uncovering secrets to engineering effectiveness, efficiency, and team success. Engineers and engineering leaders looking to scale their effectiveness and drive transformative results within their teams and organizations will learn the essential principles, tips, and
... Read more
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Lean Project Management

by Daniel Green ...

Narrated by Rayan Mitchell ...

Unabridged

3 hours 13 min

In the ever-evolving landscape of project management, where adaptability is key and success is measured in efficiency, “Lean Project Management” emerges as the indispensable guide for navigating the complexities of modern projects.This comprehensive book delves into the core principles of Lean Thinking and explores how they can revolutionize project management practices. From understanding the ... Read more

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In the ever-evolving landscape of project management, where adaptability is key and success is measured in efficiency, “Lean Project Management” emerges as the indispensable guide for navigating the complexities of modern projects.This comprehensive book delves into the core principles of Lean Thinking and explores how they can revolutionize project management practices. From understanding the
... Read more
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Artificial Intelligence: What Everyone Needs to Know Today About Our Future

by James C. Moore ...

Narrated by Nick Dolle ...

Unabridged

32 min

Why do we need research to ensure that artificial intelligence remains safe and beneficial? What are the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence?Today only, get this audio bestseller for a special price.From SIRI to self-driving cars, artificial intelligence (AI) is progressing rapidly. While science fiction often portrays AI as robots with human-like characteristics, AI can encompass ... Read more

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Why do we need research to ensure that artificial intelligence remains safe and beneficial? What are the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence?Today only, get this audio bestseller for a special price.From SIRI to self-driving cars, artificial intelligence (AI) is progressing rapidly. While science fiction often portrays AI as robots with human-like characteristics, AI can encompass
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FE Exam Prep 2025-2026

Elevate your FE Exam Prep 2025-2026 with immersive audio lessons for peak performance!

by Griffith Cormorant ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Nick E ...

Unabridged

1 hour 59 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.FE Exam Prep 2025-2026⭐⭐ A Simplified Guide with Comprehensive Explanations ⭐⭐Are you aiming to advance in your career and reinforce your expertise by successfully passing the FE Exam?In search of a thorough guide that encompasses everything you need to ace the FE Exam?Your quest ends here!This guide acts as your ... ... Read more

£3.80 or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.FE Exam Prep 2025-2026⭐⭐ A Simplified Guide with Comprehensive Explanations ⭐⭐Are you aiming to advance in your career and reinforce your expertise by successfully passing the FE Exam?In search of a thorough guide that encompasses everything you need to ace the FE Exam?Your quest ends here!This guide acts as your ...
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Agile Best Practices

Navigating Organizational Transformation with Agility and Resilience

by Daniel Green ...

Narrated by Rayan Mitchell ...

Unabridged

4 hours 7 min

In the fast-paced world of software development and project management, agility is more than a buzzword—it's a necessity. "Agile Best Practices: Navigating Organizational Transformation with Agility and Resilience" is an essential resource for professionals seeking to implement Agile methodologies in their projects and organizations effectively. This comprehensive guide not only demystifies the ... Read more

£3.69 or Free with Kobo Plus

In the fast-paced world of software development and project management, agility is more than a buzzword—it's a necessity. "Agile Best Practices: Navigating Organizational Transformation with Agility and Resilience" is an essential resource for professionals seeking to implement Agile methodologies in their projects and organizations effectively. This comprehensive guide not only demystifies the
... Read more
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Learn Scrum with Interview Questions

Agile and Scrum training and preparation for interviews for Scrum roles.

by Jimmy Mathew ...

Narrated by Esmonde C. ...

Unabridged

1 hour 59 min

This book introduces Agile and discuss the Scrum Framework in detail. We approach this course based on Interview Questions. A number of interview questions with answers on each topic are covered as part of this course.The course content:Agile Software DevelopmentAgile Manifesto and PrinciplesAgile MethodologiesScrum FrameworkRequirements<l... ... Read more

£4.10 or Free with Kobo Plus

This book introduces Agile and discuss the Scrum Framework in detail. We approach this course based on Interview Questions. A number of interview questions with answers on each topic are covered as part of this course.The course content:Agile Software DevelopmentAgile Manifesto and PrinciplesAgile MethodologiesScrum FrameworkRequirements<l...
... Read more
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Building Applications with AI Agents

Designing and Implementing Multiagent Systems

by Michael Albada ...

Narrated by Nick Mondelli ...

Unabridged

12 hours 4 min

Generative AI has revolutionized how organizations tackle problems, accelerating the journey from concept to prototype to solution. As the models become increasingly capable, we have witnessed a new design pattern emerge: AI agents. By combining tools, knowledge, memory, and learning with advanced foundation models, we can now sequence multiple model inferences together to solve ambiguous and ... Read more

£18.62 or Free with Kobo Plus

Generative AI has revolutionized how organizations tackle problems, accelerating the journey from concept to prototype to solution. As the models become increasingly capable, we have witnessed a new design pattern emerge: AI agents. By combining tools, knowledge, memory, and learning with advanced foundation models, we can now sequence multiple model inferences together to solve ambiguous and
... Read more
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Site Reliability Engineering: How Google Runs Production Systems

Newly adapted for audiobook listeners.

by Betsy Beyer, Chris Jones, Petoff, Niall Richard Murphy ...

Narrated by Liz Porter ...

Unabridged

20 hours 8 min

The overwhelming majority of a software system’s lifespan is spent in use, not in design or implementation. So, why does conventional wisdom insist that software engineers focus primarily on the design and development of large scale computing systems? In this collection of essays and articles, key members of Google’s Site Reliability Team explain how and why their commitment to the entire ... Read more

£26.07 or Free with Kobo Plus

The overwhelming majority of a software system’s lifespan is spent in use, not in design or implementation. So, why does conventional wisdom insist that software engineers focus primarily on the design and development of large scale computing systems? In this collection of essays and articles, key members of Google’s Site Reliability Team explain how and why their commitment to the entire
... Read more
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Lean Startup

How to Apply the Lean Startup Methodology to Innovate, Accelerate, and Create Successful Businesses

by Greg Caldwell ...

Narrated by K. C. Wayman ...

Series Audiobook 4 - Lean Guides with Scrum, Sprint, Kanban, DSDM, XP & Crystal Book
Unabridged

1 hour 23 min

Be the entrepreneur you’ve always wanted to be – no need to stress out. Build a successful business now!The book, “Lean Startup: How to Apply the Lean Startup Methodology to Innovate, Accelerate, and Create Successful Businesses” aims to help entrepreneurs build a profitable business. Failure may be inevitable, especially for startup businesses, but truth is, most of these failures could be ... Read more

£5.18 or Free with Kobo Plus

Be the entrepreneur you’ve always wanted to be – no need to stress out. Build a successful business now!The book, “Lean Startup: How to Apply the Lean Startup Methodology to Innovate, Accelerate, and Create Successful Businesses” aims to help entrepreneurs build a profitable business. Failure may be inevitable, especially for startup businesses, but truth is, most of these failures could be
... Read more
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Scrum Product Owner: 500 Certifications Questions with Answers and Explanations

by Jimmy Mathew ...

Narrated by Aaron Yeo ...

Unabridged

5 hours 46 min

This has 500 questions with answers and explanations, that prepare you to answer questions in professional scrum Product Owner certification assessments of leading organizations.This is newly built based on the recent changes and latest version of The Scrum Guide, November, 2020 version.This book is designed for those who are taking professional product owner certification assessments, but these ... Read more

£4.43 or Free with Kobo Plus

This has 500 questions with answers and explanations, that prepare you to answer questions in professional scrum Product Owner certification assessments of leading organizations.This is newly built based on the recent changes and latest version of The Scrum Guide, November, 2020 version.This book is designed for those who are taking professional product owner certification assessments, but these
... Read more
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ScrumButs

The Dangers of Customzing Scrum

by Ken Schwaber ...

Narrated by Ken Schwaber ...

Unabridged

1 hour

The use of Scrum is rapidly spreading, and the occurrence of "ScrumBut" is equally rapid. A Scrum But is when an organization adopting Scrum has changed Scrum, under the logic of "We use Scrum, but we've had to change it because in our organization we ... " Listen to this 60-minute interview with Ken Schwaber, the co-creator of the Scrum method, as he gives an overview of ScrumButs and then answer ... Read more

£7.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

The use of Scrum is rapidly spreading, and the occurrence of "ScrumBut" is equally rapid. A Scrum But is when an organization adopting Scrum has changed Scrum, under the logic of "We use Scrum, but we've had to change it because in our organization we ... " Listen to this 60-minute interview with Ken Schwaber, the co-creator of the Scrum method, as he gives an overview of ScrumButs and then answer
... Read more

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