Programming in Computers & Nonfiction eBooks

Addiction by Design

Machine Gambling in Las Vegas

by Natasha Dow Schüll ...

An anthropologist traces the intimate connections between gambling addiction and casino industry design tacticsRecent decades have seen a dramatic shift away from social forms of gambling played around roulette wheels and card tables to solitary gambling at electronic terminals. Slot machines, revamped by ever more compelling digital and video technology, have unseated traditional casino games as ... Read more

$17.99 USD

An anthropologist traces the intimate connections between gambling addiction and casino industry design tacticsRecent decades have seen a dramatic shift away from social forms of gambling played around roulette wheels and card tables to solitary gambling at electronic terminals. Slot machines, revamped by ever more compelling digital and video technology, have unseated traditional casino games as
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Refactoring at Scale

by Maude Lemaire ...

Making significant changes to large, complex codebases is a daunting task--one that's nearly impossible to do successfully unless you have the right team, tools, and mindset. If your application is in need of a substantial overhaul and you're unsure how to go about implementing those changes in a sustainable way, then this book is for you.Software engineer Maude Lemaire walks you through the ... Read more

$41.09 USD

Making significant changes to large, complex codebases is a daunting task--one that's nearly impossible to do successfully unless you have the right team, tools, and mindset. If your application is in need of a substantial overhaul and you're unsure how to go about implementing those changes in a sustainable way, then this book is for you.Software engineer Maude Lemaire walks you through the
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Open and Async

by Ben Balter ...

Working from home ≠ working remotely.Your company shipped everyone a laptop, bolted Zoom onto the same approval chains, and called it remote work. It wasn't. It was office work in sweatpants — same meetings, same status theater, same hallway politics, just piped through a webcam.Most "remote work" books are written for knowledge workers in the abstract. Open and Async is written for the teams that ... Read more

$9.99 USD

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Working from home ≠ working remotely.Your company shipped everyone a laptop, bolted Zoom onto the same approval chains, and called it remote work. It wasn't. It was office work in sweatpants — same meetings, same status theater, same hallway politics, just piped through a webcam.Most "remote work" books are written for knowledge workers in the abstract. Open and Async is written for the teams that
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The Manager's Path

A Guide for Tech Leaders Navigating Growth and Change

by Camille Fournier ...

Managing people is difficult wherever you work. But in the tech industry, where management is also a technical discipline, the learning curve can be brutal—especially when there are few tools, texts, and frameworks to help you. In this practical guide, author Camille Fournier (tech lead turned CTO) takes you through each stage in the journey from engineer to technical manager.From mentoring ... Read more

$24.49 USD

Managing people is difficult wherever you work. But in the tech industry, where management is also a technical discipline, the learning curve can be brutal—especially when there are few tools, texts, and frameworks to help you. In this practical guide, author Camille Fournier (tech lead turned CTO) takes you through each stage in the journey from engineer to technical manager.From mentoring
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The Psychology of Software Teams

by Cat Hicks ...

To build the future, we need new ways of supporting software teams. This book will give you a secret weapon: the psychology that creates resilience for developers, sustainable practices for software teams, and innovation for organizations. You’ll learn from rigorous empirical evidence gathered from top engineering organizations and thousands of developers around the world, revealing powerful ... Read more

$25.99 USD

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To build the future, we need new ways of supporting software teams. This book will give you a secret weapon: the psychology that creates resilience for developers, sustainable practices for software teams, and innovation for organizations. You’ll learn from rigorous empirical evidence gathered from top engineering organizations and thousands of developers around the world, revealing powerful
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Hypermedia Systems

by Carson Gross, Adam Stepinski, Deniz Akşimşek ...

Learn how hypermedia, the revolutionary idea that created The Web, can be used today to build modern, sophisticated web applications, often at a fraction of the complexity of popular JavaScript frameworks. In this book we will explore a simpler approach to building applications on the Web and beyond with htmx and Hyperview, two technologies that embrace hypermedia as a system architecture. We will ... Read more

$8.69 USD

Learn how hypermedia, the revolutionary idea that created The Web, can be used today to build modern, sophisticated web applications, often at a fraction of the complexity of popular JavaScript frameworks. In this book we will explore a simpler approach to building applications on the Web and beyond with htmx and Hyperview, two technologies that embrace hypermedia as a system architecture. We will
... Read more
Learn C# Programming by Creating Games with Unity

by Patrick Felicia ...

Master C# and Game Development with UnityAre you ready to turn your passion for gaming into a career? This comprehensive guide is your ultimate resource for mastering C# and Unity. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this book offers step-by-step instructions, practical exercises, and real-world projects to help you learn C# programming through the exciting process of game ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master C# and Game Development with UnityAre you ready to turn your passion for gaming into a career? This comprehensive guide is your ultimate resource for mastering C# and Unity. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this book offers step-by-step instructions, practical exercises, and real-world projects to help you learn C# programming through the exciting process of game
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The HAProxy Handbook

Load Balancing for Modern Infrastructure

by Robert Johnson ...

"The HAProxy Handbook: Load Balancing for Modern Infrastructure" is an authoritative resource designed to empower IT professionals, system administrators, and network engineers with the knowledge to master HAProxy. This comprehensive guide covers everything from foundational principles of load balancing to the advanced features and configurations of HAProxy, offering practical insights that bridge ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"The HAProxy Handbook: Load Balancing for Modern Infrastructure" is an authoritative resource designed to empower IT professionals, system administrators, and network engineers with the knowledge to master HAProxy. This comprehensive guide covers everything from foundational principles of load balancing to the advanced features and configurations of HAProxy, offering practical insights that bridge
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Automated Workflows with n8n

Definitive Reference for Developers and Engineers

by Richard Johnson ...

"Automated Workflows with n8n""Automated Workflows with n8n" is a definitive guide for professionals and organizations striving to modernize and optimize their business processes through workflow automation. Starting from the foundational concepts and the evolution of workflow automation, this comprehensive book introduces n8n’s open-source philosophy and its thriving ecosystem. Early chapters ... Read more

$9.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Automated Workflows with n8n""Automated Workflows with n8n" is a definitive guide for professionals and organizations striving to modernize and optimize their business processes through workflow automation. Starting from the foundational concepts and the evolution of workflow automation, this comprehensive book introduces n8n’s open-source philosophy and its thriving ecosystem. Early chapters
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Practical SQL, 2nd Edition

A Beginner's Guide to Storytelling with Data

by Anthony DeBarros ...

Analyze data like a pro, even if you’re a beginner.Practical SQL is an approachable and fast-paced guide to SQL (Structured Query Language), the standard programming language for defining, organizing, and exploring data in relational databases. Anthony DeBarros, a journalist and data analyst, focuses on using SQL to find the story within your data. The examples and code use the open-source ... Read more

$23.99 USD

Analyze data like a pro, even if you’re a beginner.Practical SQL is an approachable and fast-paced guide to SQL (Structured Query Language), the standard programming language for defining, organizing, and exploring data in relational databases. Anthony DeBarros, a journalist and data analyst, focuses on using SQL to find the story within your data. The examples and code use the open-source
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The Rust Programming Language, 2nd Edition

by Steve Klabnik, Carol Nichols ...

**With over 50,000 copies sold, The Rust Programming Language is the quintessential guide to programming in Rust. Thoroughly updated to Rust’s latest version, this edition is considered the language’s official documentation.The Rust Programming Language "covers everything you could want to know about the language."—Stack OverflowRust has been repeatedly voted "Most Loved Language" on the ... Read more

$29.99 USD

**With over 50,000 copies sold, The Rust Programming Language is the quintessential guide to programming in Rust. Thoroughly updated to Rust’s latest version, this edition is considered the language’s official documentation.The Rust Programming Language "covers everything you could want to know about the language."—Stack OverflowRust has been repeatedly voted "Most Loved Language" on the
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Hands-On Machine Learning with Scikit-Learn, Keras, and TensorFlow

by Aurélien Géron ...

Through a recent series of breakthroughs, deep learning has boosted the entire field of machine learning. Now, even programmers who know close to nothing about this technology can use simple, efficient tools to implement programs capable of learning from data. This bestselling book uses concrete examples, minimal theory, and production-ready Python frameworks (Scikit-Learn, Keras, and TensorFlow) ... Read more

$55.49 USD

Through a recent series of breakthroughs, deep learning has boosted the entire field of machine learning. Now, even programmers who know close to nothing about this technology can use simple, efficient tools to implement programs capable of learning from data. This bestselling book uses concrete examples, minimal theory, and production-ready Python frameworks (Scikit-Learn, Keras, and TensorFlow)
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Effective Modern C++

42 Specific Ways to Improve Your Use of C++11 and C++14

by Scott Meyers ...

Coming to grips with C++11 and C++14 is more than a matter of familiarizing yourself with the features they introduce (e.g., auto type declarations, move semantics, lambda expressions, and concurrency support). The challenge is learning to use those features effectively—so that your software is correct, efficient, maintainable, and portable. That’s where this practical book comes in. It describes ... Read more

$36.79 USD

Coming to grips with C++11 and C++14 is more than a matter of familiarizing yourself with the features they introduce (e.g., auto type declarations, move semantics, lambda expressions, and concurrency support). The challenge is learning to use those features effectively—so that your software is correct, efficient, maintainable, and portable. That’s where this practical book comes in. It describes
... Read more
Javascript Absolute Beginner's Guide, Third Edition

by Kirupa Chinnathambi ...

Series series Absolute Beginner's Guide
Make the most of today's JavaScript--even if you've never programmed anything before. JavaScript Absolute Beginner's Guide, Third Edition is the fastest way to learn JavaScript, starting with the basics and gradually going deeper and broader into all the techniques you need to begin building highly scalable, performant web apps and experiences. Do what you want, the way you want, one incredibly ... Read more

$34.19 USD

Make the most of today's JavaScript--even if you've never programmed anything before. JavaScript Absolute Beginner's Guide, Third Edition is the fastest way to learn JavaScript, starting with the basics and gradually going deeper and broader into all the techniques you need to begin building highly scalable, performant web apps and experiences. Do what you want, the way you want, one incredibly
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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

$3.99 USD 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
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Software Engineering for Vibe Coders

by Tomasz Smykowski ...

Software Engineering for Vibe Coders: The Essential Guide for Startup Non Technical FoundersTurn Your AI-Powered Code Into Production-Ready Software That ScalesAre you a vibe coder building the next big startup? Stop letting technical debt kill your dreams. This book teaches non-technical founders and AI-assisted developers the software engineering fundamentals needed to build SaaS products that ... Read more

$39.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Software Engineering for Vibe Coders: The Essential Guide for Startup Non Technical FoundersTurn Your AI-Powered Code Into Production-Ready Software That ScalesAre you a vibe coder building the next big startup? Stop letting technical debt kill your dreams. This book teaches non-technical founders and AI-assisted developers the software engineering fundamentals needed to build SaaS products that
... Read more
C++ for Beginners: Learn Coding Step by Step

Learn to Code Series, #1

by Jahid Ahmed ...

Series Book 1 - Learn to Code Series
C++ for Beginners: Learn Coding Step by Step is a complete guide for anyone looking to start their journey in computer programming. Designed with clarity and simplicity, this book walks you through every essential concept in C++—from variables, data types, and functions to loops, arrays, object-oriented programming, file handling, and more. Each chapter is packed with easy explanations, real-life ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

C++ for Beginners: Learn Coding Step by Step is a complete guide for anyone looking to start their journey in computer programming. Designed with clarity and simplicity, this book walks you through every essential concept in C++—from variables, data types, and functions to loops, arrays, object-oriented programming, file handling, and more. Each chapter is packed with easy explanations, real-life
... Read more
Effective C++: 55 Specific Ways to Improve Your Programs and Designs

55 Specific Ways to Improve Your Programs and Designs

by Scott Meyers ...

“Every C++ professional needs a copy of Effective C++. It is an absolute must-read for anyone thinking of doing serious C++ development. If you’ve never read Effective C++ and you think you know everything about C++, think again.”— Steve Schirripa, Software Engineer, Google“C++ and the C++ community have grown up in the last fifteen years, and the third edition of Effective C++ reflects this.... ... Read more

$47.69 USD

“Every C++ professional needs a copy of Effective C++. It is an absolute must-read for anyone thinking of doing serious C++ development. If you’ve never read Effective C++ and you think you know everything about C++, think again.”— Steve Schirripa, Software Engineer, Google“C++ and the C++ community have grown up in the last fifteen years, and the third edition of Effective C++ reflects this....
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Coding for beginners The basic syntax and structure of coding

by Diamond Moore ...

"Coding for beginners The basic syntax and structure of coding" is a foundational ebook created to offer a thorough introduction to the basic syntax and structures of coding. Whether you are embarking on your programming journey or searching to solidify your understanding, this book offers a precise and effective approach to understanding the vital building blocks of coding. Inside this Ebook, you ... Read more

$10.79 USD

"Coding for beginners The basic syntax and structure of coding" is a foundational ebook created to offer a thorough introduction to the basic syntax and structures of coding. Whether you are embarking on your programming journey or searching to solidify your understanding, this book offers a precise and effective approach to understanding the vital building blocks of coding. Inside this Ebook, you
... Read more
Deep Learning for Coders with fastai and PyTorch

by Jeremy Howard, Sylvain Gugger ...

Deep learning is often viewed as the exclusive domain of math PhDs and big tech companies. But as this hands-on guide demonstrates, programmers comfortable with Python can achieve impressive results in deep learning with little math background, small amounts of data, and minimal code. How? With fastai, the first library to provide a consistent interface to the most frequently used deep learning ... Read more

$48.99 USD

Deep learning is often viewed as the exclusive domain of math PhDs and big tech companies. But as this hands-on guide demonstrates, programmers comfortable with Python can achieve impressive results in deep learning with little math background, small amounts of data, and minimal code. How? With fastai, the first library to provide a consistent interface to the most frequently used deep learning
... Read more
The Engineering Leader

Strategies for Scaling Teams and Yourself

by Cate Huston ...

Great engineers don't necessarily make great leaders—at least, not without a lot of work. Finding your path to becoming a strong leader is often fraught with challenges. It's not easy to figure out how to be strategic, successful, and considerate while also being firm. Whether you're on the management or individual contributor track, you need to develop strong leadership skills.This practical book ... Read more

$24.49 USD

Great engineers don't necessarily make great leaders—at least, not without a lot of work. Finding your path to becoming a strong leader is often fraught with challenges. It's not easy to figure out how to be strategic, successful, and considerate while also being firm. Whether you're on the management or individual contributor track, you need to develop strong leadership skills.This practical book
... Read more
Modern Compiler Implementation in C

by Andrew W. Appel ...

This new, expanded textbook describes all phases of a modern compiler: lexical analysis, parsing, abstract syntax, semantic actions, intermediate representations, instruction selection via tree matching, dataflow analysis, graph-coloring register allocation, and runtime systems. It includes good coverage of current techniques in code generation and register allocation, as well as functional and ... Read more

$85.29 USD

This new, expanded textbook describes all phases of a modern compiler: lexical analysis, parsing, abstract syntax, semantic actions, intermediate representations, instruction selection via tree matching, dataflow analysis, graph-coloring register allocation, and runtime systems. It includes good coverage of current techniques in code generation and register allocation, as well as functional and
... Read more
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

$24.49 USD

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
JavaScript Crash Course

A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming

by Nick Morgan ...

**A fast-paced, thorough programming introduction that will have you writing your own software and web applications in no time.Like Python Crash Course, this hands-on guide is a must-have for anyone who wants to learn how to code from the ground up—this time using the popular JavaScript programming language.**Learn JavaScript—Fast!JavaScript Crash Course is a fun-filled, fast-paced introduction to ... Read more

$29.99 USD

**A fast-paced, thorough programming introduction that will have you writing your own software and web applications in no time.Like Python Crash Course, this hands-on guide is a must-have for anyone who wants to learn how to code from the ground up—this time using the popular JavaScript programming language.**Learn JavaScript—Fast!JavaScript Crash Course is a fun-filled, fast-paced introduction to
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