Software English

Master the Fundamentals of System Design Interviews! Are you preparing for a System Design Interview but unsure where to start? "System Design Interview – Part 1: Introduction to System Design" is your ultimate guide to mastering the foundational concepts needed to tackle even the most challenging design questions. In this book, you'll learn: The structured approach to answering system design questions Core system design principles: scalability, availability, reliability, and performance How to break down open-ended problems with a step-by-step framework Key trade-offs and real-world ...

Unlock the potential of Generative AI with this Large Language Model production-ready playbook for seamless deployment, optimization, and scaling. This hands-on guide takes you beyond theory, offering expert strategies for integrating LLMs into real-world applications using retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), vector databases, PEFT, LoRA, and scalable inference architectures. Whether you're an ML engineer, data scientist, or MLOps practitioner, you’ll gain the technical know-how to operationalize LLMs efficiently, reduce compute costs, and ensure rock-solid reliability in production.

Overview:The WebSDR Handbook explains how to tune in shortwave radio broadcasts or other global communications in your web browser, using WebSDR technology. If AM talk radio in your town gets you down, try some music and features from some far away exotic place. Tune in new sounds via WebSDR! Curious about shortwave listening or ham radio? These top notch receivers are a great way to discover the science and theory behind today's advanced communications. WebSDRs are a type of Software Defined Radio which picks up radio signals, converts them to digital format, and can stream them to your ...

Your guide to understanding and using Software Defined Radio! Software-defined radio is a fascinating and intriguing technology. It powers some of the world’s most advanced communications infrastructure used by both military and civilians alike. The best part? For the price of lunch, you can be a part of the action. With 20 dollars and a computer, you can decode state-of-the-art imaging satellites, map the universe with radio astronomy, track airplanes, and much more. Unfortunately, the field has been reasonably convoluted for some time, which can be a source of confusion for hobbyists. ...

Offering a critical guide for CEOs, CTOs, and all stakeholders weary of software failures costing their companies dearly, Jeffrey Palermo uses his book to address the pervasive issues in software development that threaten business continuity and growth. This five-step process to ensure software success starts with a stark reminder of how poor software can cripple even the largest enterprises.

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.

Effective Software Testing teaches you a systematic approach to software testing that will ensure the quality of your code. It’s full of techniques drawn from proven research in software engineering, and each chapter puts a new technique into practice. Follow the real-world use cases and detailed code samples, and you’ll soon be engineering tests that find bugs in edge cases and parts of code you’d never think of testing! Along the way, you’ll develop an intuition for testing that can save years of learning by trial and error.

Presentation software has been around for many years, yet the concepts have stayed the same when it comes to how they work. Microsoft has one of the most widely used presentation programs out there called PowerPoint and it offers some powerful tools to help create some stunning looking presentations. If you have some basic computer skills and a little creativity, it's not too difficult to create your own presentations that you can use at the office for meetings, promoting your services or even making a slideshow of your vacation to share with friends and family. The goal of this book is to ...

T2D3 is the playbook that B2B software companies use to get to $100 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR). Every investor wants to hit the next "unicorn", but reaching that coveted $1B valuation in five years is challenging—and rare. Tripling your annual revenue for two years in a row only to double it three more years after that to reach $100M ARR doesn't happen by chance. Companies that follow this growth pattern share similar journeys that form the basis for this book.

"Thinking Like a CTO" (2nd Edition) is a comprehensive and insightful book that delves into the mind of a Chief Technology Officer (CTO), providing a wealth of knowledge and practical strategies to navigate the complex world of technology leadership. Authored by Umut Gökbayrak, a seasoned CTO with extensive experience in startups and large enterprises, this book offers a deep understanding of the challenges, responsibilities, and opportunities that come with the role. Throughout the book, Gökbayrak shares his expertise and real-world experiences, guiding readers through key areas of ...

“A leading voice in the world of legal technology, Colin Levy has written an invaluable guide to the increasingly important field of legal tech.” –David Lat, founder, Above the Law There’s no denying that technology is reshaping every industry. The legal industry is not immune to this and is evolving quicker than ever before while at a pivotal crossroads. The rising tide of globalization challenges, a more complex regulatory environment, and increased pressure on corporate profits have created an environment where legal professionals must adapt swiftly to succeed. The Legal Tech ...

In this comprehensive guide, authors Kelly Shortridge and Aaron Rinehart help you navigate the challenges of sustaining resilience in complex software systems by using the principles and practices of security chaos engineering. By preparing for adverse events, you can ensure they don't disrupt your ability to innovate, move quickly, and achieve your engineering and business goals.

The book explains what it takes to build and manage partner channels in the software industry. The book uses the business model framework introduced by Alexander Osterwalder. It provides a practical guide for organizing the activities required to design productive partner programs as well as implement these programs for the recruitment and management of partners that will find, win, make, keep, and grow happy customers on our behalf.

The Ultimate Guide to Computer Programming Fundamentals. Are you ready to embark on a journey that will lay the groundwork for your future in programming? Computer Programming: A Solid Foundation for Beginners is your ultimate guide to mastering the essentials of programming and building a robust foundation for your programming career. This book is designed with the beginner in mind, presenting content in an easy-to-read and understand format. With practical, real-world examples throughout, learning becomes a breeze. A career in computer programming is incredibly rewarding, and companies ...

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.

Dive into the captivating world of radio with "Understanding RTL-SDR," your ultimate guide to tackling the thrilling realm of Software-Defined Radio. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a curious beginner, this eBook unlocks the mysteries of radio frequencies and transforms the way you perceive the invisible signals all around you. Start with a comprehensive introduction to RTL-SDR technology, exploring the fascinating RTL2832U dongle and the evolution of software-defined radio. Set the stage with meticulous instructions on choosing and setting up your equipment, ensuring you get the most ...

Unlock the mysteries of the cosmos from your own backyard with "Building a Low-Cost Radio Telescope." This comprehensive eBook invites hobbyists, science enthusiasts, and curious minds to delve into the fascinating world of radio astronomy with a practical, hands-on approach. Embark on an astronomical adventure that demystifies the allure of invisible radio waves and their celestial sources, revealing how they help us explore the universe. Begin your journey by understanding the fundamentals of radio waves and their propagation through the vastness of space. From there, discover the ...

There are few people we admire more than the Founders and Leaders of software companies who have the courage, determination and, some might say, sheer madness to put their livelihoods and reputation on the line, to leave their own ‘dent in the universe’. It's a day to day, up at dawn, pride swallowing siege to lead such a business. And we know this for a fact because we’ve walked in your shoes many times. Over the last 25 years, we’ve been involved in the start-up, scale up and exit of several successful technology businesses, that between them have realized close to billion dollars...

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, bent the rules, and pushed the world in a radical new direction. With updated material from noteworthy hackers such as Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Richard Stallman, and Steve Wozniak, Hackers is a fascinating story that begins in early computer research labs and leads to the first home computers.

We all love monsters. We love them because they exist outside of our world and yet feel real to us. We love how strange they can be. We love the sense of danger that arises when we talk about them. We love how they live in our imaginations. And when monsters come to life in our imaginations, we love to face and defeat them. We battle dragons and demons and undead—and conquer them in tales we’ll remember our whole lives. Within the Forge of Foes, we’ll build these monsters. Here in the forge, we’ll modify creatures, giving them new attacks and strange new abilities.