Modern Software

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.

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.

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.

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.

If you're a software project manager still clinging to Gantt charts, manual status reports, and legacy rituals, this book is your last warning. Artificial Intelligence has already taken over half the job—and the other half is under review. The Software Project Manager's AI Survival Guide is the unflinching roadmap to reinventing your role before someone else writes you out of the org chart. Forget the buzzwords. This book gets brutally honest about what AI can already do, what it’s coming for next, and how project managers can stay not just employed, but essential. It shows you how to ...

Are you staring down a project that’s spiraling out of control? In Software Salvage: How to Rescue Your Failing Development Project, I share 25 years of hard-earned lessons from the front lines of software development—lessons that can help you turn a sinking project into a success story. This book is your step-by-step guide to diagnosing and reversing the course of troubled tech initiatives. Whether you’re a CTO, business owner, or startup founder, you’ll discover clear, actionable strategies designed to get your project back on track. I blend real-world case studies—like the ...

It may seem that day trading is only for savvy investors who know the ins and outs of the marketplace—but it doesn’t have to be. All it takes is the right information and staying on top of the market. Day Trading 101 simplifies all the terms, strategies, and processes involved in day trading, helping even the novice investor find financial success. With information on recognizing trading patters, mastering trading options, keeping tabs on the market, establishing strategies to make the most profit, and understanding trading lingo, this guide can get you on track to becoming a smart investor.

“Write once, run anywhere,” they promised. What they didn’t say was: debug everywhere, depend on monstrous frameworks, and drown in boilerplate forever. Java Is Awful is not a rant. It’s a technically grounded, brutally honest critique of one of the most overhyped languages in the history of programming. Written by veteran engineer Juan Franchino, who has over 50 years of experience — from punched cards to cloud-native systems — this book walks through the rise and fall of Java from a pragmatic, developer-first perspective. Inside, you’ll find: Why Java’s syntax became an ...

This book is about software project management, using the fictitious story of Kelly, Pat, and Shane, who work on developing a product called Stippy at a startup called FunPlace. The book covers the different phases of the project, from planning to execution, and the challenges and solutions that the team encounters along the way.

Unlock the secrets of a timeless communication method with Morse Code in the Digital Age. This captivating eBook takes readers on a journey from the origins of dots and dashes to their enduring legacy in modern digital landscapes. Discover how Morse Code has not only survived but thrived amidst technological evolution, consistently weaving its way through the fabric of digital communication. Dive into the history of Morse Code and explore its remarkable resilience, which has transformed it from a 19th-century marvel into a vital tool in today's tech-savvy world. Understand the fascinating ...

Manning's best-selling Java 8 book has been revised for Java 9 and 10! In Modern Java in Action, you'll build on your existing Java language skills with the newest features and techniques. Modern Java in Action connects new features of the Java language with their practical applications. It will help you expand your existing knowledge of core Java as you master modern additions like the Streams API and the Java Module System, explore new approaches to concurrency, and learn how functional concepts can help you write code that’s easier to read and maintain.

Tony Fadell led the teams that created the iPod, iPhone and Nest Learning Thermostat and learned enough in over 30 years in Silicon Valley about leadership, design, startups, Apple, Google, decision-making, mentorship, devastating failure and unbelievable success to fill an encyclopaedia. So that's what this book is. An advice encyclopaedia. A mentor in a box. Build is full of personal stories, practical advice and fascinating insights into some of the most impactful products and people of the 20th century.

Starting a career as a software engineer without a computer science degree is a long and difficult journey, Hasan Armstrong discovered this whilst attempting to switch from a career in healthcare to software engineering. He now works as a software engineer and incorporates all the lessons he has learnt in this book. This book will provide a road map to getting a job as a software engineer without a computer science degree, as well as providing solutions to the obstacles you may face along the way.

Dive into the essence of Agile methodologies with "Agile Manifesto: Unpacking the Agile Manifesto for Modern Development." This comprehensive guide explores each of the core values and principles declared in the Agile Manifesto, providing a deep and actionable understanding tailored for today's dynamic development environments.

Henry Pierce has a whole new life - new apartment, new telephone, new telephone number. But the first time he checks his messages, he discovers that someone had the number before him. The messages on his line are for a woman named Lilly, and she is in some kind of serious trouble. Pierce is inexorably drawn into Lilly's world, and it's unlike any world he's ever known. It is a night-time world of escort services, websites, sex, and secret identities.

In an era where digital transformation dictates the pace of economic growth and competitiveness, "The Digital Syntax: Navigating the Information Technology Landscape in the Modern Economy" emerges as an essential guide for professionals, entrepreneurs, and policymakers. This comprehensive resource delves into the complexities of the information technology (IT) ecosystem, demystifying the principles, innovations, and challenges that define today's digital age. The book is structured to offer a panoramic view of the contemporary IT landscape, exploring the foundational technologies that fuel ...

Great software can change the world. So, why not start with an idea of what your end user wants and needs? The success of any software is underpinned by the users’ need for it. Will it serve its purpose efficiently? Will it make the end user’s life easier? Will it give them their money’s worth? In User Experience by UX designer Steven Branson, you’ll find out everything you need to know. Expanding your UX approach, honing your coding abilities, and acing your computer programming interviews are within reach!

Alan Turing was a trailblazing mathematician whose unparalleled brilliance and groundbreaking innovations shaped the foundation of modern computing and artificial intelligence. A multifaceted genius, Turing played a major role in cracking the German Enigma code during World War II, significantly contributing to the Allied victory. This biography invites readers to explore Turing's extraordinary life, and discover his groundbreaking work, personal struggles, and enduring legacy as one of the most transformative figures in science and technology. From the development of the Turing Machine to ...