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Listen to hilarious stories with serious lessons that Michael Lopp extracts from his varied and sometimes bizarre experiences as a manager at Apple, Pinterest, Palantir, Netscape, Symantec, Slack, and Borland. Many of the stories first appeared in primitive form in Lopp’s perennially popular blog, Rands in Repose. The third edition of Managing Humans contains a whole new season of episodes from the ongoing saga of Lopp's adventures in Silicon Valley, together with classic episodes remastered for high fidelity and freshness.

This book provides the first comprehensive overview of software architecture’s many aspects. Aspiring and existing architects alike will examine architectural characteristics, architectural patterns, component determination, diagramming and presenting architecture, evolutionary architecture, and many other topics. Mark Richards and Neal Ford—hands-on practitioners who have taught software architecture classes professionally for years—focus on architecture principles that apply across all technology stacks.

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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.

Whether you’ve ever wondered if you might be somewhere on the autism spectrum or find yourself in the company of those who do, this book is for you. It’s a companion for the curious, the ones who wonder whether the quirks and qualities they carry are threads in the larger tapestry of the spectrum. It's everything I know about living your best life on the autism spectrum!

This is a must-read book for anyone who wants to learn algorithms and data structures from scratch. Written for beginners and intermediate programmers, this book provides a step-by-step guide to understanding the basics of algorithms and data structures and how they can be used to build efficient and scalable software applications. The book begins with an introduction to algorithms and data structures, explaining their importance in software development, and then moves on to cover basic terminology and concepts related to algorithms and data structures. The book provides an overview of ...

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 ...

QBO Rock Star Alicia Katz Pollock’s QuickBooks® Online book has been the go-to training manual for SBA SCORE courses, independent instructors holding one- and two-day QBO classes, and vocational programs, all the way back to 2015! Now her bootcamp-in-a-book is available to small business owners and bookkeepers to teach themselves QuickBooks Online! Alicia’s book stands out amidst a sea of QuickBooks guides. Crafted by a member of Intuit’s Trainer/Writer Network with a Master of Arts in Teaching, this book delivers practical knowledge in an accessible format. Understand not just the ...

Microsoft project veteran Scott Berkun offers a collection of essays on field-tested philosophies and strategies for defining, leading, and managing projects. Each essay distills complex concepts and challenges into practical nuggets of useful advice, and the new edition now adds more value for leaders and managers of projects everywhere.

Learn application security from the very start with this comprehensive and approachable guide. Alice and Bob Learn Application Security is an accessible and thorough resource for anyone seeking to incorporate, from the beginning of the System Development Life Cycle, best security practices in software development. This book covers all the basic subjects such as threat modeling and security testing, but also dives deep into more complex and advanced topics for securing modern software systems and architectures.

A Step-by-Step Master Class in Indie Game Development, from the Creator of the Emmy® Winning Neverwinter Nights™ Honors for Don Daglow's From Dream to Delivery books: Winner, 2019 Independent Press Book Awards Winner, Kirkus Top 100 Indie Books of 2019 Finalist, 2020 Top Shelf Book Awards Finalist, Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Finalist, National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist, Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist, Book Excellence Awards "Don Daglow has survived 40+ years creating games and always retained his positive attitude. Learn from the master." – Jeff Braun, ...

UPDATED FOR 2025 WITH NEW CONTENT AND WINDOWS 11 24H2 FEATURES. A Foundation in Computers & Software That's Easy to Understand. Computers Made Easy is designed to take your overall computer skills from a beginner to the next level, and beyond. This book will give you a top level understanding of how to use your PC without a needing a background in computers. This easy to use, step by step guide will help you navigate your way to becoming proficient with computers, operating systems (Windows 10 & 11), hardware and software. Introduction Chapter 1 – What is a Computer? Chapter 2 – ...

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 ...

★Three PLCs in a single book★ ⚠ UPDATED EDITION - JULY 2022 ⚠ The only book has RS Logix 500, Simatic manager step7, and GX Works3 programming software.This book covers all aspects of PLC programming including the use of instruction, PLC programming for HMI, VFD, and troubleshooting. ◆PLC- This book covers the series of PLCs that manufacturers offer with their suitable programming software. ◆Communication- This book has different communication protocols normally used in automation. The communication protocols are required to establish a communication between PLC and a PC. ◆...

Newly updated for 2024! Want to learn how to code in less than a day? This book was designed for absolute beginners – you don’t need any prior experience or knowledge. Written by the Co-Founders of The Tech Academy (www.learncodinganywhere.com), it serves as a perfect introduction to computer programming for anyone. This book utilizes Python, one of the most popular programming languages in the world. Learn Coding Basics in Hours with Python is easy and simple, and it can be completed fast. The Tech Academy is a technology school that specializes in coding bootcamps. You can enroll ...

"Operating System Engineering" delves into the intricate world of operating system (OS) design and development, offering a comprehensive exploration that spans both foundational principles and cutting-edge advancements. This book serves as a definitive guide for students, researchers, and professionals, blending theoretical insights with practical applications to illuminate the complexities of OS architecture. Covering a broad spectrum from process management and memory allocation to security and concurrency, it provides an in-depth understanding of how operating systems function, how they ...

A story in which little is as it seems. Someone murdered Morgan Djai’s brilliant but estranged brother. When they killed him, he had a $10,000 chunk of platinum in the pocket of his jeans. Morgan has problems of his own. His company’s been bought out, he’s been laid off, and his wife’s having an affair. Better yet, she’s planning to take everything he has in a divorce. As Morgan tries to assume his duties as guardian for his brother’s teenage children he’s confronted with the mystery of why his brother died carrying a piece of platinum. Morgan’s fifteen year old niece is ...

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.

Are you looking to write the great novel of your dreams? Or are you a professional author who needs assistance to stay ahead of the game? Either way, this book will equip you with all the tools and knowledge you need for success. Learn how to craft stories faster and more efficiently with AI technology; from story generation, character-building, editing, and proofreading, authors will benefit from increased efficiency gains throughout their writing process. Discover how the latest AI-based storytelling tools can help bring your ideas to life without sacrificing creative control. Consider ...

Step into the world of tomorrow, today, with "Mastering 3D Printing Design". This eBook is your comprehensive guide to fully understanding, exploring, and navigating the often complex world of 3D design and printing. Dispatching traditional constraints, this book opens doors to infinite creativity and precision. Split across 15 detailed chapters, "Mastering 3D Printing Design" starts with a complete explanation of the historical background and basic principles, and the types of technologies associated with 3D printing, offering a robust understanding that combines perfectly with the ...