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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

$25.99 USD

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
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Software Architecture for Busy Developers

Talk and act like a software architect in one weekend

by Stephane Eyskens ...

Unabridged

3 hours 18 min

A quick start guide to learning essential software architecture tools, frameworks, design patterns, and best practicesKey FeaturesApply critical thinking to your software development and architecture practices and bring structure to your approach using well-known IT standardsUnderstand the impact of cloud-native approaches on software architectureIntegrate the latest technology trends into your ... Read more

$35.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A quick start guide to learning essential software architecture tools, frameworks, design patterns, and best practicesKey FeaturesApply critical thinking to your software development and architecture practices and bring structure to your approach using well-known IT standardsUnderstand the impact of cloud-native approaches on software architectureIntegrate the latest technology trends into your
... Read more
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The Complete Coding Interview Guide in Java

An effective guide for aspiring Java developers to ace their programming interviews

by Anghel Leonard ...

Unabridged

14 hours 39 min

Explore a wide variety of popular interview questions and learn various techniques for breaking down tricky bits of code and algorithms into manageable chunksKey FeaturesDiscover over 200 coding interview problems and their solutions to help you secure a job as a Java developerWork on overcoming coding challenges faced in a wide array of topics such as time complexity, OOP, and recursionGet to ... Read more

$44.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Explore a wide variety of popular interview questions and learn various techniques for breaking down tricky bits of code and algorithms into manageable chunksKey FeaturesDiscover over 200 coding interview problems and their solutions to help you secure a job as a Java developerWork on overcoming coding challenges faced in a wide array of topics such as time complexity, OOP, and recursionGet to
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Sustainability in Software Engineering

Harnessing Eco-Efficient Techniques for Modern Development

by Steve Abrams ...

Narrated by Steve Abrams ...

Unabridged

3 hours 12 min

In "Sustainability in Software Engineering: Harnessing Eco-Efficient Techniques for Modern Development," readers are invited into the evolving world of sustainable software practices where innovation meets environmental responsibility. This book equips software engineers, tech leaders, and sustainability advocates with the essential knowledge and tools needed to integrate eco-efficiency into every ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In "Sustainability in Software Engineering: Harnessing Eco-Efficient Techniques for Modern Development," readers are invited into the evolving world of sustainable software practices where innovation meets environmental responsibility. This book equips software engineers, tech leaders, and sustainability advocates with the essential knowledge and tools needed to integrate eco-efficiency into every
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Multimodal Interaction

Enhancing User Experience through Integrated Interfaces

by May Sherry ...

Narrated by Sam Finley ...

Unabridged

5 hours 12 min

In an era where technology seamlessly integrates with every aspect of our lives, the way we interact with digital systems has evolved beyond traditional interfaces. "Multimodal Interaction: Enhancing User Experience through Integrated Interfaces" delves into this fascinating realm, exploring how combining various modes of interaction—visual, auditory, haptic, and more—can create richer, more ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In an era where technology seamlessly integrates with every aspect of our lives, the way we interact with digital systems has evolved beyond traditional interfaces. "Multimodal Interaction: Enhancing User Experience through Integrated Interfaces" delves into this fascinating realm, exploring how combining various modes of interaction—visual, auditory, haptic, and more—can create richer, more
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Kill It with Fire

Manage Aging Computer Systems (and Future Proof Modern Ones)

by Marianne Bellotti ...

Narrated by Katie Koster ...

Unabridged

7 hours 43 min

Kill It with Fire examines aging computer systems, the evolution of technology over time, and how organizations can modernize, maintain, and future-proof their current systems.“Kill it with fire,” the typical first reaction to a legacy system falling into obsolescence, is a knee-jerk approach that often burns through tons of money and time only to result in a less efficient solution. This book ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Kill It with Fire examines aging computer systems, the evolution of technology over time, and how organizations can modernize, maintain, and future-proof their current systems.“Kill it with fire,” the typical first reaction to a legacy system falling into obsolescence, is a knee-jerk approach that often burns through tons of money and time only to result in a less efficient solution. This book
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User Experience (UX)

A Comprehensive Guide to Designing Delightful Digital Interactions

by May Sherry ...

Narrated by Sam Finley ...

Unabridged

3 hours 28 min

"User Experience (UX): A Comprehensive Guide to Designing Delightful Digital Interactions" is your essential roadmap to mastering the art and science of UX design. Whether you're a seasoned designer or just starting out, this book provides a thorough exploration of the principles, processes, and practices that create exceptional user experiences.Packed with practical advice, case studies, and real ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"User Experience (UX): A Comprehensive Guide to Designing Delightful Digital Interactions" is your essential roadmap to mastering the art and science of UX design. Whether you're a seasoned designer or just starting out, this book provides a thorough exploration of the principles, processes, and practices that create exceptional user experiences.Packed with practical advice, case studies, and real
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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

$24.99 USD

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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In RNJesus They Trust

Game Design, Your Time & Your Luck

by Kobra KaiSa, Sage Reedfields ...

Narrated by Free Egyptian ...

Unabridged

2 hours 35 min

In RNJesus They Trust: Game Design, Your Time & Your Luck is a witty, sharp-eyed exploration of randomness in modern gaming — and how it blesses, tests, or exploits the players who kneel before it. From the ecstatic thrill of a rare drop to the soul-crushing grind of gacha pulls, game developers have turned RNG (random number generation) into a design pillar that fuels excitement and monetization. ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In RNJesus They Trust: Game Design, Your Time & Your Luck is a witty, sharp-eyed exploration of randomness in modern gaming — and how it blesses, tests, or exploits the players who kneel before it. From the ecstatic thrill of a rare drop to the soul-crushing grind of gacha pulls, game developers have turned RNG (random number generation) into a design pillar that fuels excitement and monetization.
... Read more
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97 Principles for Software Architects

Collective Wisdom from Industry Veterans

by Multiple Authors ...

Narrated by Mike Bisceglia ...

Unabridged

3 hours 51 min

97 Principles for Software Architects presents axioms for software architecture written by over four dozen leading software architects. The principles describe best practices in architecting and developing software learned from decades of collective experience. The lessons of this book will be useful to current and aspiring software architects, engineers, and anyone responsible for developing ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

97 Principles for Software Architects presents axioms for software architecture written by over four dozen leading software architects. The principles describe best practices in architecting and developing software learned from decades of collective experience. The lessons of this book will be useful to current and aspiring software architects, engineers, and anyone responsible for developing
... Read more
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DevOps for Beginners

A Practical Guide to Implementation, Real-World Case Studies, and Future Trends

by May Sherry ...

Narrated by Sam Finley ...

Unabridged

4 hours 50 min

"DevOps for Beginners: A Practical Guide to Modern Software Development and Operations." This comprehensive guide is designed for those new to DevOps, offering a clear, step-by-step introduction to transforming software delivery and operations through innovative practices and tools."DevOps for Beginners" is more than just a guide—it's a gateway to mastering the modern approaches that are ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"DevOps for Beginners: A Practical Guide to Modern Software Development and Operations." This comprehensive guide is designed for those new to DevOps, offering a clear, step-by-step introduction to transforming software delivery and operations through innovative practices and tools."DevOps for Beginners" is more than just a guide—it's a gateway to mastering the modern approaches that are
... Read more
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Little Book about Requirements and User Stories, A

Heuristics for Requirements in an Agile World

by Allan Kelly ...

Narrated by Stacy Gonzalez ...

Unabridged

2 hours 52 min

"I'd highly recommend this book for those who are starting an agile or lean transformation, so as to avoid bad starts and the related frustration." DLed"The information is very useful and well explained. It is just what pretends to be - gives full understanding on the topic. I recommend. It is not the deepest and detailed book for user stories, but gives plenty of important information. For ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"I'd highly recommend this book for those who are starting an agile or lean transformation, so as to avoid bad starts and the related frustration." DLed"The information is very useful and well explained. It is just what pretends to be - gives full understanding on the topic. I recommend. It is not the deepest and detailed book for user stories, but gives plenty of important information. For
... Read more
Audiobook

Algorithmic Trading: Build Financial Systems and Risk Tools for Smart Market Analysis (A Practical Guide to Building and Automating Your Own Trading Strategies)

by Richard Tran ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

4 hours 33 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This book teaches you how to build, test, and deploy trading bots using Python, even if you're new to coding or finance. Learn core principles of quantitative analysis and how to structure profitable trading strategies using data science and statistical models. From back testing with historical data to live deployment using APIs, you’ll gain actionable ... Read more

$15.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This book teaches you how to build, test, and deploy trading bots using Python, even if you're new to coding or finance. Learn core principles of quantitative analysis and how to structure profitable trading strategies using data science and statistical models. From back testing with historical data to live deployment using APIs, you’ll gain actionable
... Read more
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Average Joe

Be the Silicon Valley Tech Genius

by Shawn Livermore ...

Narrated by Mike Lenz ...

Unabridged

16 hours 9 min

The book covers numerous tech entrepreneurial founders and software developers, and the exciting brands or products that they created. It goes deep on a handful of them, narrowly divulging exactly how a few software developers and startup founders created breakthrough tech products like Gmail, Dropbox, Ring, Snapchat, Bitcoin, Groupon, and more. It highlights and unpacks the general hero-worship ... Read more

$30.99 USD

The book covers numerous tech entrepreneurial founders and software developers, and the exciting brands or products that they created. It goes deep on a handful of them, narrowly divulging exactly how a few software developers and startup founders created breakthrough tech products like Gmail, Dropbox, Ring, Snapchat, Bitcoin, Groupon, and more. It highlights and unpacks the general hero-worship
... Read more
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Terraform: Up and Running

Writing Infrastructure as Code, 3rd Edition

by Yevgeniy Brikman ...

Narrated by Daniel Henning ...

Unabridged

13 hours 56 min

Terraform has become a key player in the DevOps world for defining, launching, and managing infrastructure as code (IaC) across a variety of cloud and virtualization platforms, including AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, and more. This hands-on third edition, expanded and thoroughly updated for version 1.0 and beyond, shows you the fastest way to get up and running with Terraform.Gruntwork cofounder ... Read more

$25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Terraform has become a key player in the DevOps world for defining, launching, and managing infrastructure as code (IaC) across a variety of cloud and virtualization platforms, including AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, and more. This hands-on third edition, expanded and thoroughly updated for version 1.0 and beyond, shows you the fastest way to get up and running with Terraform.Gruntwork cofounder
... Read more
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Crisis Engineering

Time-Tested Tools for Turning Chaos into Clarity

by Marina Nitze, Matthew Weaver, Mikey Dickerson ...

Narrated by Cassandra Campbell ...

Unabridged

9 hours 30 min

Learn how to successfully emerge from complex crisis conditions with this practical, comprehensive guide."A book I wish I’d had in difficult times.” —General Stanley McChrystal, US Army (Ret) & Co-Founder and CEO, McChrystal GroupWhen the system breaks, what do you do? You're in the middle of a meltdown. The platform is down, the phones are ringing, the headlines are brutal, and your team is ... Read more

$27.99 USD

Learn how to successfully emerge from complex crisis conditions with this practical, comprehensive guide."A book I wish I’d had in difficult times.” —General Stanley McChrystal, US Army (Ret) & Co-Founder and CEO, McChrystal GroupWhen the system breaks, what do you do? You're in the middle of a meltdown. The platform is down, the phones are ringing, the headlines are brutal, and your team is
... Read more
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Wolfram Language Tutorial

Step by Step Beginner’s Guidebook

by Rashmi Shankar ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Alistair G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 42 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Dive into the world of advanced computational programming with "Wolfram Language Tutorial: Master Computational Excellence." This ultimate guide is designed for both beginners and seasoned programmers who seek to harness the full potential of the Wolfram Language. Whether you are delving into data science, algorithm development, or simply looking to ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Dive into the world of advanced computational programming with "Wolfram Language Tutorial: Master Computational Excellence." This ultimate guide is designed for both beginners and seasoned programmers who seek to harness the full potential of the Wolfram Language. Whether you are delving into data science, algorithm development, or simply looking to
... Read more
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Lean Software Development

Transforming Principles into Practices for Software Excellence

by Steve Abrams ...

Narrated by Steve Abrams ...

Unabridged

3 hours 26 min

In "Lean Leadership and Management: Mastering Efficiency Through Visual Management," readers are introduced to a transformative approach that synergizes leadership with proven Lean principles to dramatically enhance organizational efficiency and agility. This comprehensive guide dives deep into the heart of Lean methodology, illuminating how leaders can spearhead a culture of continuous ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In "Lean Leadership and Management: Mastering Efficiency Through Visual Management," readers are introduced to a transformative approach that synergizes leadership with proven Lean principles to dramatically enhance organizational efficiency and agility. This comprehensive guide dives deep into the heart of Lean methodology, illuminating how leaders can spearhead a culture of continuous
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Production Kubernetes

Building Successful Application Platforms

by Josh Rosso, Rich Lander, Alex Brand, John Harris ...

Narrated by Mike Chamberlain ...

Unabridged

17 hours 34 min

Kubernetes has become the dominant container orchestrator, but many organizations that have recently adopted this system are still struggling to run actual production workloads. In this practical book, four software engineers from VMware bring their shared experiences running Kubernetes in production and provide insight on key challenges and best practices.The brilliance of Kubernetes is how ... Read more

$30.99 USD

Kubernetes has become the dominant container orchestrator, but many organizations that have recently adopted this system are still struggling to run actual production workloads. In this practical book, four software engineers from VMware bring their shared experiences running Kubernetes in production and provide insight on key challenges and best practices.The brilliance of Kubernetes is how
... Read more
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DevOps Culture

Fostering Collaboration, Continuous Delivery, and High-Performance Teams in the Modern Software Development Lifecycle

by Sam Miley ...

Narrated by Maha Ameer ...

Unabridged

2 hours 20 min

In today’s fast-paced digital world, success hinges on more than just writing code—it’s about creating a culture that brings development and operations together with shared goals, trust, and rapid delivery. DevOps Culture offers a comprehensive guide to transforming your organization into a high-performing, collaborative, and resilient software powerhouse.This book goes beyond tools and automation ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In today’s fast-paced digital world, success hinges on more than just writing code—it’s about creating a culture that brings development and operations together with shared goals, trust, and rapid delivery. DevOps Culture offers a comprehensive guide to transforming your organization into a high-performing, collaborative, and resilient software powerhouse.This book goes beyond tools and automation
... Read more
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Waterfall

A Sequential Approach to Software Excellence

by Simon Winston ...

Narrated by Sam Finley ...

Unabridged

5 hours 5 min

In a rapidly evolving world of software development methodologies, the timeless approach of Waterfall remains an indispensable asset for those who seek precision, structure, and control in their projects. "Waterfall Software Development" is your essential guide to this classic methodology, offering a comprehensive exploration of its origins, principles, and modern-day relevance.Dive into the rich ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In a rapidly evolving world of software development methodologies, the timeless approach of Waterfall remains an indispensable asset for those who seek precision, structure, and control in their projects. "Waterfall Software Development" is your essential guide to this classic methodology, offering a comprehensive exploration of its origins, principles, and modern-day relevance.Dive into the rich
... Read more
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Software Development

Tools, Methodologies, and Best Practices for Building High-Quality Software Solutions

by Michael Bishop ...

Narrated by Ray Collins ...

Unabridged

3 hours 8 min

In today's digital era, software development is at the core of technological innovation, transforming industries and everyday life. Software Development: Tools, Methodologies, and Best Practices for Building High-Quality Software Solutions is an essential guide designed for beginners and aspiring developers who want to understand the complete process of creating software from the ground up.This ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In today's digital era, software development is at the core of technological innovation, transforming industries and everyday life. Software Development: Tools, Methodologies, and Best Practices for Building High-Quality Software Solutions is an essential guide designed for beginners and aspiring developers who want to understand the complete process of creating software from the ground up.This
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Salesforce Anti-Patterns

Create powerful Salesforce architectures by learning from common mistakes made on the platform

by Lars Malmqvist ...

Unabridged

6 hours 25 min

Avoid implementation failures and technical debt by mitigating anti-patterns in your Salesforce enterprise solutions using expert guidance and proven recommendationsKey FeaturesBuild exemplary Salesforce architectures by studying anti-patterns that lead to failing systemsDemonstrate deep architectural principles that you can apply in your Salesforce projectsIdentify common problems in Salesforce ... Read more

$37.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Avoid implementation failures and technical debt by mitigating anti-patterns in your Salesforce enterprise solutions using expert guidance and proven recommendationsKey FeaturesBuild exemplary Salesforce architectures by studying anti-patterns that lead to failing systemsDemonstrate deep architectural principles that you can apply in your Salesforce projectsIdentify common problems in Salesforce
... Read more
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Tidy First?

A Personal Exercise in Empirical Software Design

by Kent Beck ...

Narrated by Stephen R. Thorne ...

Unabridged

2 hours 41 min

Messy code is a nuisance. "Tidying" code, to make it more readable, requires breaking it up into manageable sections. In this practical guide, author Kent Beck, creator of Extreme Programming and pioneer of software patterns, suggests when and where you might apply tidyings to improve your code while keeping the overall structure of the system in mind.Instead of trying to master tidying all at ... Read more

$13.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Messy code is a nuisance. "Tidying" code, to make it more readable, requires breaking it up into manageable sections. In this practical guide, author Kent Beck, creator of Extreme Programming and pioneer of software patterns, suggests when and where you might apply tidyings to improve your code while keeping the overall structure of the system in mind.Instead of trying to master tidying all at
... Read more

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