Programming & Software Development

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.

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 investigative journalist comes The Social Network for the video game industry: a riveting examination of Blizzard Entertainment's rise and shocking downfall—"A fast paced thrill ride, perfect for anyone who has ever played a video game" (Ben...

This book is a must for any developer, software engineer, project manager, team lead, or systems analyst with an interest in producing better code....

Mark Richards and Neal Ford—hands-on practitioners who have taught software architecture classes professionally for years—focus on architecture principles that apply across all technology stacks. You’ll explore software architecture in a modern light....

Dr. Nicole Forsgren, Jez Humble, and Gene Kim set out to find a way to measure software delivery performance - and what drives it - using rigorous statistical methods. This book presents both the findings and the science behind that research....

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....

Most people struggle with AI because they don't know how to talk to it. This hands-on beginner's guide gives you the tools, confidence, and structure to get real results from today's most powerful AI tools, no tech skills required.

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.

Today, software engineers need to know not only how to program effectively but also how to develop proper engineering practices to make their codebase sustainable and healthy. This book emphasizes this difference between programming and software engineering....

From the bestselling 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. Jason Schreier's...

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.

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...

Start Small, Stay Small is a step-by-step guide to launching a self-funded start-up. If you're a desktop, mobile, or web developer, this audiobook is your blueprint to getting your start-up off the ground with no outside investment....

Data science experts Foster Provost and Tom Fawcett, Data Science for Business introduces the fundamental principles of data science, and walks you through the "data-analytic thinking" necessary for extracting useful knowledge and business value from the data you collect....

The Art of Game Design guides you through the design process step-by-step, helping you to develop new and innovative games that will be played again and again.

This audiobook is a summary of the advice I’ve given to software engineers over the years–and then some more.

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....

To see a program successfully through to completion, a program manager must break the work down into simpler, smaller pieces and organize it into interdependent tasks…and this book helps you do just that. Projects require managers, but programs warrant maestros. Tasked with overseeing multiple...

As organizations shift from monolithic applications to smaller, self-contained microservices, distributed systems have become more fine-grained. This expanded second edition takes a holistic view of topics that you need to consider when building, managing, and scaling microservices....

Python is one of the easiest coding languages to master because it bases itself on the English language.

There are no easy decisions in software architecture. Instead, there are many hard parts 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....

This audiobook will give you an overview of Agile methodologies and how you can use them to speed up development and drive customer satisfaction. Get this audiobook now to learn more about Agile and Scrum....

Becoming a solutions architect requires a hands-on approach, and this edition of the Solutions Architect's Handbook brings exactly that. This audiobook will teach you how to create robust, scalable, and fault-tolerant solutions and next-generation architecture designs....

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...

AI is transforming software development, shifting programmers from writing code to collaborating with AI in an intent-driven workflow. Vibe coding—a prompt-first, exploratory approach where you describe what you want in natural language and let a large language model fill in the...

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 difficult problems. From coding agents to research agents to analyst agents and more, we've already seen agents accelerate teams and organizations.

There is a version of you that gets twice as much done in half the time. That version exists right now, waiting for the right system. Most people use ChatGPT like a glorified search engine, typing vague questions and getting generic answers. That is like buying a professional kitchen and only using the microwave. 100 ChatGPT Productivity Hacks is your complete guide to unlocking the full power of AI and transforming how you work. Written by Nathan Brooks, a Staff Software Engineer specializing in AI-powered developer tools, this book delivers 100 battle-tested techniques that separate ...

Bear markets don’t just test portfolios — they test judgement. This short, practical audiobook explains how crypto bear markets really work, why most losses happen during long downturns, and how to protect both your capital and your confidence when uncertainty drags on.

The greatest professional disruption since the internet is happening right now—and most leaders are responding with the one strategy guaranteed to fail: random experimentation. While they chase tools, a small cohort of strategic leaders is quietly building an advantage that compounds daily. They're not learning faster. They're learning differently—with systems that turn AI into operational leverage instead of another item on the to-do list.

Master Claude Opus 4.6 Without Any Technical Background: The Complete Non-Coder's Guide to AI Productivity Tired of AI tools that promise everything but deliver confusion? Ready to harness the world's most advanced artificial intelligence for your business, creative projects, and daily productivity without learning to code? Claude Opus 4.6 for Beginners transforms the most sophisticated AI assistant from intimidating technology into your most valuable working partner. Written by full-stack engineer Jake Morrison, this practical guide shows entrepreneurs, professionals, and creatives exactly...

You have ideas for apps, websites, and automations. What you don't have is years to spend learning programming languages. That changes today. Learn Claude Code Basics in 52 Lessons shows you how to use Anthropic's revolutionary AI development tool to build working software using plain English. No programming experience required. No technical background needed. Just clear communication and the willingness to learn a new way of building.

In our interconnected world, we face a complex cybersecurity ecosystem where digital vulnerabilities can have far-reaching consequences. Threats to digital infrastructure often impact critical physical systems, potentially causing real-world harm. With AI agents set to handle extensive personal information, data security and privacy are more crucial than ever.

Are you tired of the 45-minute back-and-forth sessions with Claude Code that should take 10 minutes? You type a request, get code that looks right but breaks something else, then spend hours debugging what should have been a simple task. This is the "Loot Box Problem," and it's killing your productivity. 101 Prompts for Claude Code That Actually Work eliminates this frustration by applying battle-tested prompt engineering techniques that turn vague requests into surgical instructions. Claude Code executes flawlessly on the first attempt. Written by Chris Sullivan, a mechanical engineer ...

Turn Your Technical Skills Into Real Revenue in the Booming AI Agent Economy The AI gold rush has shifted from massive platforms to modular, local solutions. In 2026, the biggest opportunity for developers and indie makers isn't building the next unicorn startup. It's creating small, focused extensions for OpenClaw AI agents that solve real problems for thousands of users. Sell OpenClaw AI Agent Skills is your complete blueprint for monetizing technical expertise in the ClawHub marketplace. Written by solutions engineer Ryan Foster, who has spent years implementing AI in messy enterprise ...

You have brilliant app ideas. Claude Code is ready to help you build them. But the moment someone says "open your terminal and run npm install," you freeze. That black screen feels like a wall between you and your dreams. You're not alone. Thousands of smart, capable people abandon their coding journey at this exact moment. They can master spreadsheets, run businesses, and learn complex software, but the terminal feels impossibly intimidating.

"Document Database: Design, Modeling & Implementation" is a comprehensive, practical-oriented guide created for students and professionals in the field of computer science and software development. It provides a structured, step-by-step approach to understanding, designing, and implementing systems using document-oriented databases, a cornerstone of modern application development. Philosophy The guiding philosophy of this book is "Implementation-First." While theoretical knowledge is crucial, the true test of understanding in computer science is the ability to build. This book bridges the ...

Machine Learning with Python — A Practical Guide for Beginners & Developers Want to break into Machine Learning and AI using Python, but don’t know where to start? Machine Learning with Python (2026 Edition) is a complete, beginner-friendly guide that takes you from understanding basic concepts to building real-world machine learning systems using modern tools and frameworks. This book is designed to help you learn step-by-step, without overwhelming theory or unnecessary complexity. Machine learning is transforming industries — from recommendation systems and fraud detection to self-...

If you've ever felt locked out of software development because you lack a computer science degree, this book is your breakthrough guide. "Claude Code and GitHub for Beginners" shows non-technical founders, freelancers, and creators how to build real applications using AI coding tools and professional version control.

Part I: An Overview of Grok - Introduction About this Book About the Author 1.1 What Is Grok? 1.2 Accessing Grok 1.3 Research and Information Gathering 1.4 Professional Writing and Communication 1.5 Coding and Technical Problem-Solving 1.6 Data Analysis and Decision Support 1.7 Advanced Workflow Integration 1.8 Effective Prompting Techniques 1.9 Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them 1.10 Prompt Library and Templates 1.11 Grok Compared: Choosing the Right Tool 1.12 Troubleshooting and Optimization 1.13 Staying Current Part II: 123 Most Important Facts on Grok

Master Advanced Reasoning Techniques with Anthropic's Most Powerful AI Models Transform your Claude AI interactions from basic questions to expert-level conversations that deliver breakthrough results every time. Chain of Thought Prompting for Claude is your comprehensive guide to unlocking the structured reasoning capabilities that separate casual users from AI power users. Discover the Prompting Strategies That Professionals Use Whether you're a developer, content creator, business analyst, or AI enthusiast, this book reveals proven chain-of-thought techniques that turn Claude into your ...

Finally Understand Which AI Coding Tool Is Right for You and Start Building Real Projects Today Are you standing at the crossroads of AI-assisted coding, overwhelmed by conflicting advice about Cursor and Claude Code? You're not alone. Thousands of aspiring developers face this exact dilemma every day, and making the wrong choice can cost you months of frustration and wasted effort. Claude Code or Cursor AI for Coding cuts through the noise with the first practical guide written specifically for absolute beginners who want to learn coding with AI tools, not just read about them. Sales and ...

Cracking the Coding Interview with Python — The Complete Guide for Modern Software Engineers Preparing for technical interviews at companies like Google, Amazon, Meta, Apple, and Microsoft can feel overwhelming. Algorithms, data structures, system design, and problem-solving under pressure are all evaluated in modern software engineering interviews. Cracking the Coding Interview with Python (2026 Edition) provides a structured roadmap to help developers master the skills required to succeed in technical interviews. The book focuses on algorithmic thinking, problem-solving frameworks, and ...

Learning Python with AI — A Beginner’s Complete Guide Want to learn Python programming faster using AI tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot? Learning Python with AI is a modern, beginner-friendly guide that teaches Python from the ground up while showing you how to use artificial intelligence as your personal coding tutor. Whether you are completely new to programming or transitioning from another language, this book will take you from your first line of Python code to building real-world applications. Python has become one of the most popular programming languages in the world because...

Claude for Complete Beginners shows you exactly how to build real apps using Claude AI and Artifacts—a revolutionary no-code app development approach that requires zero technical knowledge. Whether you want a task manager, habit tracker, unit converter, or custom calculator, you'll have a working application by the end of your first session.

Stop waiting for a technical co-founder. Stop spending months learning to code. Your startup idea doesn't have to stay trapped in a notes file anymore. Claude Code has changed everything about who can build software. This practical guide shows non-technical founders, solopreneurs, and product managers exactly how to use Anthropic's Claude Code to build, deploy, and scale real SaaS products in a single weekend. Written by Michael Patterson, an AI engineer leading 120+ developers at a Fortune 500 company, this book bridges the gap between having a vision and shipping a product.

Discover how to use AI to save time, generate ideas, and simplify everyday tasks—even if you have zero technical experience. Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how people work, learn, and create. One of the most powerful and accessible tools leading this transformation is ChatGPT. But for many people, AI still feels confusing or intimidating. You may have heard about ChatGPT and wondered: • How does it actually work? • What can I really use it for? • Do I need technical skills to use AI? • How do I write prompts that produce useful results? The truth is: anyone can learn ...

PMI-ACP Flash Cards is built for one job: fast, repeatable practice that strengthens recall for the PMI-ACP exam. It takes the learning content from PMI-ACP For Busy People and turns it into 1,000 practice flashcards designed to reinforce exam readiness through repetition, review, and focused drilling. This format is ideal if you learn best in short bursts or if your schedule forces you into scattered study time. Solo learners can use it as a primary daily practice tool, and experienced practitioners can use it for last-mile review to tighten terminology and decision patterns before exam ...

Learning PHP with AI – A Beginner’s Complete Guide Do you want to learn PHP web development faster using AI tools like ChatGPT? Learning PHP with AI is a modern beginner’s guide designed to take you from zero coding experience to building dynamic database-driven websites. This book combines traditional programming education with the power of AI coding assistants to dramatically accelerate your learning process. PHP powers a huge portion of the internet — including platforms like WordPress, Wikipedia, and millions of websites worldwide. By learning PHP, you gain one of the most ...