Software Programming

This portable Dummies Essentials book focuses on the key topics you need to know about the popular Python language. Great for supplementing a course, reviewing for a certification, or staying knowledgeable on the job.

How can software engineers manage a living codebase that evolves and responds to changing requirements and demands over the length of its life? Based on their experience at Google, software engineers Titus Winters and Hyrum Wright, along with technical writer Tom Manshreck, present a candid and insightful look at how some of the world’s leading practitioners construct and maintain software. This book covers Google’s unique engineering culture, processes, and tools and how these aspects contribute to the effectiveness of an engineering organization.

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. Now, 20 years later, this new edition re-examines what it means to be a modern programmer. Topics range from personal responsibility and career development to architectural techniques for keeping your code flexible and easy to adapt and reuse.

Technical knowledge alone isn't enough - increase your software development income by leveling up your soft skills Early in his software developer career, John Sonmez discovered that technical knowledge alone isn't enough to break through to the next income level - developers need "soft skills" like the ability to learn new technologies just in time, communicate clearly with management and consulting clients, negotiate a fair hourly rate, and unite teammates and coworkers in working toward a common goal.

GenAI is fundamentally changing the world of software development like nothing since the internet. Vibe Coding is a first-of-its-kind, groundbreaking book that shows developers how to embrace this new frontier. Science fiction is now reality. Programmers no longer need to toil over code and syntax. They can now describe what they want and watch it materialize instantly. Welcome to the future—Vibe Coding.

Every SaaS company on earth is careening towards its next revenue plateau. It’s called a Growth Ceiling—a moment in time where growth stops, and you’re losing just as many customers as you’re bringing in. It’s not an opinion—it’s just how recurring revenue businesses work.

Functional Programming in Scala is a serious tutorial for programmers looking to learn FP and apply it to the everyday business of coding. The audiobook guides listeners from basic techniques to advanced topics in a logical, concise, and clear progression. In it, you'll find concrete examples and exercises that open up the world of functional programming.

This audiobook is a summary of the advice I’ve given to software engineers over the years–and then some more. This audiobook follows the structure of a “typical” career path for a software engineer, from starting out as a fresh-faced software developer, through being a role model senior/lead, all the way to the staff/principle/distinguished level. It summarizes what I’ve learned as a developer and how I’ve approached coaching engineers at different stages of their careers.

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.

At most technology companies, you'll reach Senior software engineer, the career level for software engineers, in five to eight years. At the career level, your company's career ladder won't require that you work towards the next promotion; being promoted further is an exception rather than expected. This is also when many engineers are first given an opportunity to move into engineering management.

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 do you know that you're doing it right? What does "it" even mean? And isn't management a dirty word? This book will share the secrets you need to know to manage engineers successfully.

Writing computer programs in Python just got a lot easier! Use AI-assisted coding tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT to turn your ideas into applications faster than ever.

Transform your organization using AI-driven solutions with Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption: A Practical Guide for Business Leaders and Consultants. This book draws on real-world case studies and insights from Microsoft’s early adopters to provide a practical framework for successful AI integration. It emphasizes the importance of leadership alignment, cultural readiness, and continuous skill development, equipping listeners with the mindset and methods needed to foster innovation and efficiency in an AI-driven workplace.

Whether you're a complete beginner or a systems admin looking to level up, Beginner’s Guide to PowerShell Scripting is your one-stop resource for learning how to automate Windows tasks, manage Active Directory, and even interact with cloud services like AWS and Azure using nothing but PowerShell.

Salary surveys worldwide regularly place software architect in the top ten best jobs, yet no real guide exists to help developers become architects. Until now. This updated edition provides a comprehensive overview of software architecture's many aspects, with five new chapters covering the latest insights from the field. Aspiring and existing architects alike will examine architectural characteristics, architectural patterns, component determination, diagramming architecture, governance, data, generative AI, team topologies, and many other topics.

Are you ready to step into the world of technology and innovation? Arduino Programming: A Beginner’s Journey into Coding, Robotics, and Smart Tech Projects is your ultimate audio companion to mastering Arduino, one of the most versatile tools for creating interactive projects and learning to code.

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, and Zhamak Dehghani discuss strategies for choosing an appropriate architecture.

Few books on software project management have been as influential and timeless as The Mythical Man-Month. With a blend of software engineering facts and thought-provoking opinions, Fred Brooks offers insight for anyone managing complex projects. These essays draw from his experience as project manager for the IBM System/360 computer family and then for OS/360, its massive software system.

Unlock the potential of Generative AI with this Large Language Model production-ready playbook for seamless deployment, optimization, and scaling. This hands-on guide takes you beyond theory, offering expert strategies for integrating LLMs into real-world applications using retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), vector databases, PEFT, LoRA, and scalable inference architectures. Whether you're an ML engineer, data scientist, or MLOps practitioner, you’ll gain the technical know-how to operationalize LLMs efficiently, reduce compute costs, and ensure rock-solid reliability in production.

The productivity revolution is here, and most people are missing it. While others treat ChatGPT-5 like a fancy search engine, smart entrepreneurs and creators are using it to reclaim 15-20 hours per week through systematic automation. This isn't about getting better answers—it's about delegating entire workflows to an AI collaborator that never sleeps, never forgets, and gets smarter every day.