Systems Engineering

The New York Times best-selling author traces the development of technology from the Industrial Age to the Digital Age to explore the single component crucial to advancement - precision - in a superb history that is both an homage and a warning for our future.

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.

In a world drowned by cataclysm, true lines on water are worth more than gold. For Lyra Valerius, a gifted but underestimated cartographer, they’re a death sentence. When Lyra presents a chart correcting generations of flawed Guild knowledge, she's met with scorn and disbelief. But her daring attracts a dangerous, secret commission: to map the treacherous Serpent’s Teeth archipelago. Ambushed and left for dead, Lyra awakens to an impossible power – the Navigator’s Scrawl, intricate, glowing patterns on her skin that grant her LitRPG-like abilities, revealing the ocean's secrets and ...

Software design principles are guidelines and best practices that help software developers create high-quality, maintainable, and efficient software. Understanding these principles will give you the tools to create reusable components, saving time and effort in future development projects. This helps promote clean, well-structured code, making it easier for developers to maintain and improve the software over time. This reduces the likelihood of bugs being introduced during maintenance. Through a rich tapestry of real-world examples and case studies, you'll gain a deep understanding of ...

When worlds collide, you either get crushed between them, or learn to be far more than anyone ever thought possible. Yarrow Ull, convicted murderer, prisoner and former elite soldier must make a new life for himself, and those who came with him, in a very different, very magical, reality. He has lessons to learn, but also valuable ideas to share. That is, if he lives that long. Because another reality is planning something which might be very bad for his new world. That's a thing that Yarrow Ull will not allow at all, if he can help it. If he has a choice.

Book Description: Maximizing Uptime with Site Reliability Engineering: Strategies for Business Success In today's fast-paced digital landscape, ensuring the reliability and availability of services is more critical than ever. "Maximizing Uptime with Site Reliability Engineering: Strategies for Business Success" offers a comprehensive guide to implementing Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles within any organization. This book begins with a robust introduction to the evolution of SRE, highlighting its significance in maintaining uptime and driving business success. The authors delve...

This new edition of Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem may be the most important resource you can own for helping you understand Scripture and grow as a Christian. The most widely used resource of the last 25 years in its area, Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem has been thoroughly revised and expanded (all 57 chapters) for the first time while retaining the features that have made it the standard in its field: Clear explanations, an emphasis on each doctrine's scriptural basis, and practical applications to daily life.

Andrew shares stories from his engineering career to help give you ideas on other ways to approach problem solving and make strides in your career. From over a decade of experiences, a consistent methodology to fix big issues emerged. Do something for yourself and boost your skillset. 10+1 will change your perception of how engineers become problem solving ninjas. Think like a Lead Engineer. And turn your boosted problem-solving skills into engineering career progression. Did you already reach your maximum potential? Or do you look at knowledge as a way to become an authority? This ...

In Neil deGrasse Tyson’s delightful journey through the cosmos, his fictional character Merlin responds to popular questions asked by adults and children alike. Merlin, a timeless visitor from Planet Omniscia in the Andromeda Galaxy, has observed firsthand many of the major scientific events of Earth’s history.

Systems biology came about as growing numbers of engineers and scientists from other fields created algorithms which supported the analysis of biological data in incredible quantities. Whereas biologists of the past had been forced to study one item or aspect at a time, due to technical and biological limitations, it suddenly became possible to study biological phenomena within their natural contexts.

This book guides listeners through best practices around planning, designing, building, and implementing a design system, with insights and first-hand experiences from lead designers at Shopify, Google, Apple, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Prompt Engineering Interview Overview:Tailored to the roles of prompt system architect, prompt QA engineer, and prompt system analyst, this interview delves into key aspects of these positions.The prompt system architect holds the crucial responsibility of designing and overseeing the architecture of prompt systems, ensuring scalability and reliability. Their expertise lies in crafting the overall structure, defining components and modules, and creating a robust foundation for the prompt system.Prompt QA engineers are dedicated to testing and guaranteeing the quality of prompt systems. They...

In today’s wireless world, reliable connectivity inside buildings is no longer optional—it’s essential. Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS): A Step-by-Step Guide offers a comprehensive yet accessible walkthrough of DAS design, making it the ideal resource for engineers, technicians, students, and facility managers alike. From foundational concepts to real-world deployment strategies, this book unpacks the entire DAS ecosystem: how signals are captured, boosted, and distributed to eliminate dead zones in even the most complex buildings. Whether you're working with office towers, ...

Until recently, microglia were thought to be merely the brain’s housekeepers, helpfully removing damaged cells. But a recent groundbreaking discovery revealed them to be capable of terrifying Jekyll and Hyde behavior. When triggered - and anything that stirs up the immune system in the body can activate microglia - they can morph into destroyers, impacting a wide range of issues from memory problems and anxiety to depression and Alzheimer’s. Under the right circumstances, however, microglia can be coaxed back into being angelic healers.

This comprehensive guide to Microsoft Azure Data Engineering is designed to elevate your skills in data analytics, pipeline development, and Azure cloud solutions. Dive deep into essential concepts like data integration, ETL, SQL, Data Lakes, storage management, Data Governance, Data Strategy and big data architecture. This eBook is a Number #1 Best Seller in the following categories: #1 Data Warehousing #1 Computer Engineering #1 SQL Programming In today's job market, skilled Azure Data Engineers are rare, and their compensation reflects that rarity. They enjoy substantial salaries and the...

In a rare blend of scientific insight and writing as elegant as the theories it explains, Brian Greene, one of the world's leading string theorists, peels away the layers of mystery surrounding string theory to reveal a universe that consists of 11 dimensions where the fabric of space tears and repairs itself, and all matter-from the smallest quarks to the most gargantuan supernovas-is generated by the vibrations of microscopically tiny loops of energy.

From the Bestselling Author P.S. Power comes an Exciting Adventure that will change the world. A hand, pale and small, reached back and pulled him into the light… Yarrow Ull isn’t a good man. He’s done too much, hurt too many people to ever believe that about himself. Still, when he’s literally pulled into another world, while helping some criminals escape from prison, new things start to happen for him. He has, if he can make himself take it, a chance to become more than he ever thought he would be again. Now it’s his turn, possibly at least, to extend his own hand, and help pull...

Blackout Wars is about the historically unprecedented threat to our electronic civilization from its dependence on the electric power grid. In a nationwide blackout lasting months or years, the entire population of the US could be at risk. There would be no food. No water. Communications, transportation, industry, business, and finance - all of the critical infrastructures that support modern civilization would be paralyzed. Threats to the electric power grid are posed by cyber-attack, sabotage, a geomagnetic super-storm, and electromagnetic pulse (EMP) from the high-altitude detonation of a nuclear weapon.

As mobile and web technologies continue to evolve rapidly, there is added pressure to develop and implement software projects in weeks instead of months. Agile Project Management for Dummies can make that happen. This is the first book to provide a simple, step-by-step guide to Agile project management approaches, tools, and techniques.

Immerse yourself in the world of future propulsion with "Warp Drive Propulsion Systems." This eBook opens the door to the captivating realm of faster-than-light travel as you've never seen it before. Journey through chapters rich in scientific knowledge and driven by curiosity to unearth the secrets of warp technology. "Warp Drive Propulsion Systems" is your first-class voyage to understanding the concept of warp drive, its history, development, and notable achievements in the field. Engage with the intriguing physics of warp drive, explore the principle of faster-than-light travel, and ...