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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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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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Facilitating Software Architecture

Empowering Teams to Make Architectural Decisions

by Andrew Harmel-Law ...

Narrated by Mike Cooper ...

Unabridged

17 hours 56 min

The software architect role is evolving. As systems and their interactions with the teams that build, run, and evolve them become more complex, it's often impossible for those playing the traditional architect roles to be everywhere they need to be. There's simply too much architecture to be done, and the situation has reached a breaking point.There's a better way. Author Andrew Harmel-Law shows ... Read more

$34.99 USD

The software architect role is evolving. As systems and their interactions with the teams that build, run, and evolve them become more complex, it's often impossible for those playing the traditional architect roles to be everywhere they need to be. There's simply too much architecture to be done, and the situation has reached a breaking point.There's a better way. Author Andrew Harmel-Law shows
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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
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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.
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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
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Audiobook

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
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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
Audiobook

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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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
... Read more
Audiobook

Fundamentals of Enterprise Architecture

Proven Frameworks for Effective Architecture Decisions

by Tanu McCabe ...

Narrated by Lisa S. Ware ...

Unabridged

9 hours 52 min

With the increasing complexity of modern cloud-based systems, an effective enterprise architecture program is more critical than ever. In this practical book, author Tanu McCabe from Capital One provides proven frameworks and practices to define an effective enterprise architecture strategy—one that will enable software and enterprise architects to create and implement great architecture ... Read more

$19.99 USD

With the increasing complexity of modern cloud-based systems, an effective enterprise architecture program is more critical than ever. In this practical book, author Tanu McCabe from Capital One provides proven frameworks and practices to define an effective enterprise architecture strategy—one that will enable software and enterprise architects to create and implement great architecture
... Read more
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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
... Read more
Audiobook

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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Software Development Life Cycle

How Agile, DevOps, and SDLC Work Together

by James Henry ...

Narrated by Rayan Mitchell ...

Unabridged

3 hours 14 min

In the fast-paced world of software development, understanding how methodologies work together is crucial for success. Software Development Life Cycle: How Agile, DevOps, and SDLC Work Together is an insightful guide that explores the intricate relationships between these three essential frameworks, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of their roles in modern software development ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In the fast-paced world of software development, understanding how methodologies work together is crucial for success. Software Development Life Cycle: How Agile, DevOps, and SDLC Work Together is an insightful guide that explores the intricate relationships between these three essential frameworks, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of their roles in modern software development
... Read more
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The Art of Agile Development, 2nd Edition

by James Shore ...

Narrated by Mike Lenz ...

Unabridged

23 hours 2 min

Most companies developing software employ something they call "Agile." But there's widespread misunderstanding of what Agile is and how to use it. If you want to improve your software development team's agility, this comprehensive guidebook's clear, concrete, and detailed guidance explains what to do and why, and when to make trade-offs.In this thorough update of the classic Agile how-to guide, ... Read more

$30.99 USD

Most companies developing software employ something they call "Agile." But there's widespread misunderstanding of what Agile is and how to use it. If you want to improve your software development team's agility, this comprehensive guidebook's clear, concrete, and detailed guidance explains what to do and why, and when to make trade-offs.In this thorough update of the classic Agile how-to guide,
... Read more
Audiobook

DevOps

by Jim D Johnston ...

Narrated by Jim D Johnston ...

Unabridged

3 hours 23 min

Bridge the gap between software development and IT operations with a modern approach to building, deploying, and maintaining reliable systems at scale.DevOps is a practical and beginner-friendly guide to understanding how DevOps practices transform the way teams deliver software. By combining development and operations into a unified workflow, DevOps enables faster releases, improved collaboration ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Bridge the gap between software development and IT operations with a modern approach to building, deploying, and maintaining reliable systems at scale.DevOps is a practical and beginner-friendly guide to understanding how DevOps practices transform the way teams deliver software. By combining development and operations into a unified workflow, DevOps enables faster releases, improved collaboration
... Read more
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Fundamentals of Software Architecture

A Modern Engineering Approach (2nd Edition)

by Neal Ford, Mark Richards ...

Narrated by Perry Daniels ...

Unabridged

16 hours 55 min

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 ... Read more

$29.99 USD

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
... Read more
Audiobook

Sustainability in Software Engineering

Harnessing Eco-Efficient Techniques for Modern Development

by Steve Abrams ...

Narrated by Ray Collins ...

Unabridged

3 hours 16 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

$8.99 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
... Read more
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Cracking System Design

A Comprehensive Guide to Building Scalable and Reliable Systems

by Et Tu Code ...

Narrated by Helen Green ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Architect's Guide
Unabridged

3 hours 38 min

"Cracking System Design" is a guide covering scalability, reliability, and fault tolerance, data storage, microservices architecture, API design, security, performance optimization, infrastructure, monitoring, and case studies. It includes:Fundamentals: Scalability, reliability, fault tolerance.Data Storage: Relational databases, NoSQL, cloud storage.Microservices: Principles, implementation, ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Cracking System Design" is a guide covering scalability, reliability, and fault tolerance, data storage, microservices architecture, API design, security, performance optimization, infrastructure, monitoring, and case studies. It includes:Fundamentals: Scalability, reliability, fault tolerance.Data Storage: Relational databases, NoSQL, cloud storage.Microservices: Principles, implementation,
... Read more
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Agile Software Development for Beginners

Advanced Strategies for Optimal Software Development Performance

by Jacob Richardson ...

Narrated by Jacob Richardson ...

Unabridged

2 hours 40 min

Take your Agile journey to the next level with this advanced guide tailored for beginners ready to elevate their software development practices. Building upon the foundational principles of Agile methodologies, this book delves into advanced strategies and techniques designed to optimize performance and drive innovation.Explore cutting-edge approaches to iterative development, collaborative ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Take your Agile journey to the next level with this advanced guide tailored for beginners ready to elevate their software development practices. Building upon the foundational principles of Agile methodologies, this book delves into advanced strategies and techniques designed to optimize performance and drive innovation.Explore cutting-edge approaches to iterative development, collaborative
... Read more
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Quantum Software Development for Beginners

A Beginner's Guide to Development Mastery

by Chuck Sherman ...

Narrated by Ray Collins ...

Unabridged

4 hours 5 min

Are you fascinated by the limitless potential of quantum computing and its implications for the world of machine learning? Quantum Machine Learning for Beginners is your key to unlocking the secrets of this groundbreaking technology and harnessing its power from the ground up.In this accessible and comprehensive guide, we'll take you on a journey through the exciting realms of quantum computing ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you fascinated by the limitless potential of quantum computing and its implications for the world of machine learning? Quantum Machine Learning for Beginners is your key to unlocking the secrets of this groundbreaking technology and harnessing its power from the ground up.In this accessible and comprehensive guide, we'll take you on a journey through the exciting realms of quantum computing
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