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You have a limited amount of time to create software, especially when you’re given a deadline, self-imposed or not. You’ll want to make sure that the software you build is at least decent but more importantly, on time. How do you balance quality with time? This audiobook dives into these very important topics. After listening to Scrum Essentials, you will know about scrum roles, sprints, scrum artifacts, and much more.

Kanban (or signboard in Japanese) is a scheduling system used in lean and just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing. The Kanban system focuses on eliminating waste, improving efficiency, and maximizing resources while reducing costs, all at the same time. Recognizing the benefits of this system, project managers around the world have started looking at Kanban as an effective project management tool. With Kanban, you’ll be able to equip yourself with the skills to become a master of project management.

The Art of Unit Testing, Second Edition guides you step-by-step from writing your first simple tests to developing robust test sets that are maintainable, readable, and trustworthy. You'll master the foundational ideas and quickly move to high-value subjects like mocks, stubs, and isolation, including frameworks such as Moq, FakeItEasy, and Typemock Isolator.

Dive into the world of Linux with Linux Commands, Tools, and Techniques for Beginners and Beyond by Alex Renfield, your ultimate guide to mastering one of the most powerful operating systems. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up your skills, this audiobook covers everything you need to navigate, optimize, and excel in Linux.

Reactive Design Patterns is a clearly written guide for building message-driven distributed systems that are resilient, responsive, and elastic. In this book you'll find patterns for messaging, flow control, resource management, and concurrency, along with practical issues like test-friendly designs. All patterns include concrete examples using Scala and Akka.

Start thinking about your development pipeline as a mission-critical application. Pipeline as Code is a practical guide to automating your development pipeline in a cloud-native, service-driven world. You’ll use the latest infrastructure-as-code tools like Packer and Terraform to develop reliable CI/CD pipelines for numerous cloud-native applications. Treat your CI/CD pipeline like the real application it is. With the Pipeline as Code approach, you create a collection of scripts that replace the tedious web UI wrapped around most CI/CD systems.

Scrum has been practiced more regularly in the past few years. It's important to learn more about it and understand what you're doing. Have you heard about it before? Are you curious about what scrum and agile are all about? Do you want to know all the specifics about this emerging, trendy phenomenon? Then this is the book you'll need. It's short but powerful, and it teaches you all the basics you need to understand. So let's not waste any time and begin right now!

A gigantic unidentified flying object materialized over the capital of Earth - terrifying the world. The ancient Chameleon race wants to work with humans to stop the genocidal Titans. The Chameleon are humanoid but have an AI chip implanted in their brain which gives them unique abilities. Henry Gallant's exceptional ability to interface with AI makes him the key to negotiate a mutual defense treaty and obtain the aliens' superior stealth technology. Using the advanced tech, Gallant leads a raid against the Titans' homeworld.

Scammers are on the loose and nobody is safe, not even Jeff's mom. But when this shy computer programmer tries to catch the bad guys, he finds there is more standing in his way than he realizes. In order to bring the scammers to justice, Jeff has to overcome his new boss, himself, and maybe even the law. In the last book, Jeff was introduced to God's email address and began a relationship with him. Now he must decide what to do with that relationship. But can Jeff do the right thing without completely imploding? And when the guns come out, can he escape with his life? God's Server is an ...

The decision to replace a piece of equipment should be based on facts and figures. The judgment which the owner-manager of a small company makes should be the result of weighing the costs of keeping the old equipment against the cost of its replacement. This guide discusses the elements involved in making such a cost comparison. Examples are used to illustrate the gathering and use of the appropriate cost figures. Sooner or later, you must decide whether you should keep an existing unit of equipment or replace it with a new unit. As time goes by, equipment deteriorates and becomes obsolete....

Reviews “Simplifies game-changing concepts from the tech industry, bringing them to life with tangible examples and making them applicable to all industries and organisations. It is an impactful and accessible book full of practical tips that will have immediate and significant impact. It’s refreshing and inspiring to see that values of the author coming through so strongly, and the emphasis on personal leadership and self improvement is empowering.” -- Claire Fox, Chief Operating Officer UNICEF UK “This book was a joy to read. Ines has a wonderful style of writing and uses stories,...

The dramatic increase in cyber compromises over the past five years, specifically of software supply chains, prompted intense scrutiny of measures to strengthen the resilience of supply chains for software used throughout government and critical infrastructure. Several policies and working groups at multiple levels within the U.S. Government focus on this need to ensure the authenticity, integrity, and trustworthiness of software products.

You’ve read the fairy tales; now here’s the version that keeps you employed, sane, and ahead of the game. Master the skills and knowledge you need to succeed as a software engineer with this comprehensive guide. Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned professional, this book covers all the essential software development topics to help you stay up-to-date and excel in your role. Click the Read sample button (under the cover image on the left) to see the extensive list of topics covered in the table of contents. This comprehensive guide covers essential topics in software ...

Someone is trying to kill Jeff Davis. This shy software developer has put so many bad guys behind bars, that he has made enemies, and now he is being hunted. But this time, Jeff is not alone. Together with his network of friends, including fellow computer programmers, and his girlfriend, they set out to save Jeff's life, and the lives of others. People from Jeff's past come back to make an appearance, both good and not so good. Read this, the last book of the trilogy, to find out how it all ends, how all the threads get wrapped up. Some will live, and some will die. God's Network is a four-...

Leading an Agile team calls for unexpected changes and typical project management tactics. You simply can't approach an Agile project with the same mentality as you usually use. Agile teams are self-organized, self-directing, and lack a hierarchical structure that often defines project management.

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 ...

Cloud computing has rapidly emerged as one of the most transformative technologies of the 21st century. It has changed the way organizations of all sizes operate, offering unprecedented levels of flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. However, with so many different types of cloud computing models and services available, it can be challenging to understand the differences and choose the right solution for your needs. This book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the various types of cloud computing, their benefits and drawbacks, and the different use cases for each. We ...

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A definitive guide on how to deal with influencers in the software and technology industry. Influencers can be analysts, media, or independent thinkers. They can be part of large companies, small boutiques or stand on their own. But one way or the other, if you're in the technology world, you have to deal with them. This guide is designed to help you do just that from your reasons why you should to the programs and strategies, down to the how to when it comes to communication with these people.

Ever since the Vietnam War, if not World War II, the acquisition process for new goods or services used by the U.S. Armed Forces has been the same. It has involved as much paperwork, and taken as long, to acquire a new software program as it takes to acquire a new aircraft carrier. A service's needs were more likely than not to change between the time the bids were let and the date upon which the product was delivered. This process may not have drastically changed the configuration of the aircraft carrier, but in the realm of software the specifications and need for output can change by the...