Programming

Dave Thomas and Andy Hunt wrote the first edition of this influential book in 1999 to help their clients create better software and rediscover the joy of coding. These lessons have helped a generation of programmers examine the very essence of software development....

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

With Video Game Storytelling, game writer and producer Evan Skolnick provides a comprehensive yet easy-to-follow guide to storytelling basics and how they can be applied at every stage of the development process - by all members of the team....

In Modern Software Engineering, continuous delivery pioneer David Farley helps software professionals think about their work more effectively, manage it more successfully, and genuinely improve the quality of their applications, their lives, and the lives of their colleagues....

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

Rust in Action introduces the Rust programming language by exploring numerous systems programming concepts and techniques. You'll be learning Rust by delving into how computers work under the hood....

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

Steven Levy's classic book traces the exploits of the computer revolution's original hackers - those brilliant and eccentric nerds from the late 1950s through the early '80s who took risks....

This is your ultimate companion on the journey to mastering Java. If you are stepping into the world of programming for the first time or are an experienced developer looking to sharpen your skills, this book offers a structured and comprehensive guide to becoming a proficient Java programmer.

Get the details, examples, and best practices you need to build generative AI applications, services, and solutions using the power of Azure OpenAI Service.

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

Discover the quick start guide to setting up Microsoft Co-Pilot in minutes, saving you hours of trial and error.

A love letter to Dark Souls and a guided tour of its world. The book leverages interviews with the game's creator Hidetaka Miyazaki, as well as original analysis to uncover the mystery of what makes the game so riveting, enduring, and influential.

This philosophy-of-programming guide presents a unique and entertaining take on how to think about programming. A collection of twenty-one pragmatic rules captures the essential wisdom that every freshly minted programmer needs to know and provides insights for more seasoned programmers....

By the end of this book, you'll have gained a deep understanding of GPT-4's true potential and a wealth of practical knowledge on how to harness its power in your life. Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey that will leave you eager to embrace the limitless possibilities offered by GPT-4....

There are countless ways to put deep learning to good use: improved medical imaging, credit card fraud detection, long range weather forecasting. PyTorch puts these superpowers in your hands, providing a comfortable Python experience....

This book is for programmers who want to learn JavaScript and for web developers who want to take their understanding and mastery to the next level....

The most successful programs of the last 30 years were developed in C++. From Microsoft Word to Facebook to Adobe Photoshop, C++ is at the heart of the most lucrative technologies in today’s world....

Sierra On-Line was one of the very first computer game companies and at one time dominated the industry. The author, Ken Williams, founded Sierra On-Line with his wife Roberta who went on to create many of the company's best-selling games....

Discover a comprehensive guide designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in the realm of Linux system administration.

This friendly guide 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 concerns....

Android: Programming Guide: Android App Development - Learn in a Day teaches you everything you need to become an Android App Developer from scratch....

If you're serious about web development, it's not enough to be a decent JavaScript coder. You need to be ninja stealthy, efficient, and ready for anything. This audiobook shows you how....

Learn Windows PowerShell in a Month of Lunches, third edition, is an innovative tutorial designed for busy IT professionals. Just set aside one hour a day - lunchtime would be perfect - for a month, and you'll be automating Windows tasks faster than you ever thought possible....

This book shows software developers and architects how systems thinking can guide you through the emerging complexity of modern systems.