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Professional Product Owner, The

Leveraging Scrum as a Competitive Advantage

by Don McGreal, Ralph Jocham ...

Series series The Professional Scrum Series
The Professional Product Owner’s Guide to Maximizing Value with Scrum“This book presents a method of communicating our desires, cogently, coherently, and with a minimum of fuss and bother.”—Ken Schwaber, Chairman & Founder, Scrum.orgThe role of the Product Owner is more crucial than ever. But it’s about much more than mechanics: it’s about taking accountability and refocusing on value as the ... Read more

$34.19 USD

The Professional Product Owner’s Guide to Maximizing Value with Scrum“This book presents a method of communicating our desires, cogently, coherently, and with a minimum of fuss and bother.”—Ken Schwaber, Chairman & Founder, Scrum.orgThe role of the Product Owner is more crucial than ever. But it’s about much more than mechanics: it’s about taking accountability and refocusing on value as the
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A Practical Guide to TPM 2.0

Using the Trusted Platform Module in the New Age of Security

by Will Arthur, David Challener ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
A Practical Guide to TPM 2.0: Using the Trusted Platform Module in the New Age of Security is a straight-forward primer for developers. It shows security and TPM concepts, demonstrating their use in real applications that the reader can try out.Simply put, this book is designed to empower and excite the programming community to go out and do cool things with the TPM. The approach is to ramp the ... Read more

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A Practical Guide to TPM 2.0: Using the Trusted Platform Module in the New Age of Security is a straight-forward primer for developers. It shows security and TPM concepts, demonstrating their use in real applications that the reader can try out.Simply put, this book is designed to empower and excite the programming community to go out and do cool things with the TPM. The approach is to ramp the
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Observability Engineering

Achieving Production Excellence

by Charity Majors, Liz Fong-Jones, George Miranda ...

Observability is the only way to engineer, manage, and improve the business-critical systems that customers depend on every day—and as the complexity of software grows, so does the need for observability. With this thoroughly revised second edition, authors Charity Majors, Liz Fong-Jones, and George Miranda take inventory of the current state of the field and explain how practitioners can evolve ... Read more

$43.99 USD

Observability is the only way to engineer, manage, and improve the business-critical systems that customers depend on every day—and as the complexity of software grows, so does the need for observability. With this thoroughly revised second edition, authors Charity Majors, Liz Fong-Jones, and George Miranda take inventory of the current state of the field and explain how practitioners can evolve
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Fatal Abstraction

Why the Managerial Class Loses Control of Software

by Darryl Campbell ...

A tech insider explains how capitalism and software development make for such a dangerous mix.Software was supposed to radically improve society. Outdated mechanical systems would be easily replaced; programs like PowerPoint would make information flow more freely; social media platforms like Facebook would bring people together; and generative AI would solve the world’s greatest ills. Yet in ... Read more

$20.99 USD

A tech insider explains how capitalism and software development make for such a dangerous mix.Software was supposed to radically improve society. Outdated mechanical systems would be easily replaced; programs like PowerPoint would make information flow more freely; social media platforms like Facebook would bring people together; and generative AI would solve the world’s greatest ills. Yet in
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Programming Python

by Mark Lutz ...

Already the industry standard for Python users, ProgrammingPython fromO'Reilly just got even better. This third edition has been updated toreflect current best practices andthe abundance of changes introduced by the latest version of thelanguage, Python 2.5.Whether you're a novice or an advancedpractitioner, you'll find thisrefreshed book more than lives up to its reputation. ProgrammingPython, ... Read more

$34.99 USD

Already the industry standard for Python users, ProgrammingPython fromO'Reilly just got even better. This third edition has been updated toreflect current best practices andthe abundance of changes introduced by the latest version of thelanguage, Python 2.5.Whether you're a novice or an advancedpractitioner, you'll find thisrefreshed book more than lives up to its reputation. ProgrammingPython,
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Technology Strategy Patterns

Architecture as Strategy

by Eben Hewitt ...

Technologists who want their ideas heard, understood, and funded are often told to speak the language of businessâ??without really knowing what that is. This bookâ??s toolkit provides architects, product managers, technology managers, and executives with a shared languageâ??in the form of repeatable, practical patterns and templatesâ??to produce great technology strategies.Author Eben Hewitt ... Read more

$34.99 USD

Technologists who want their ideas heard, understood, and funded are often told to speak the language of businessâ??without really knowing what that is. This bookâ??s toolkit provides architects, product managers, technology managers, and executives with a shared languageâ??in the form of repeatable, practical patterns and templatesâ??to produce great technology strategies.Author Eben Hewitt
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Signals & Levers

Systems Thinking Tools to Unblock Software Delivery

by Elisabeth Hendrickson, Joel Tosi ...

Stop fighting symptoms. Start finding solutions. Discover the systems thinking tools that actually work.In Signals & Levers, Elisabeth Hendrickson—former VP R&D at Pivotal and author of the enduring Explore It!—and Joel Tosi—who has spent 25+ years delivering software and a decade helping teams stop “change theater”—teach you to see through the illusions that plague every software organization. ... Read more

$14.99 USD

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Stop fighting symptoms. Start finding solutions. Discover the systems thinking tools that actually work.In Signals & Levers, Elisabeth Hendrickson—former VP R&D at Pivotal and author of the enduring Explore It!—and Joel Tosi—who has spent 25+ years delivering software and a decade helping teams stop “change theater”—teach you to see through the illusions that plague every software organization.
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Datadog Cloud Monitoring Quick Start Guide

Proactively create dashboards, write scripts, manage alerts, and monitor containers using Datadog

by Thomas Kurian Theakanath ...

A comprehensive guide to rolling out Datadog to monitor infrastructure and applications running in both cloud and datacenter environmentsKey FeaturesLearn Datadog to proactively monitor your infrastructure and cloud servicesUse Datadog as a platform for aggregating monitoring efforts in your organizationLeverage Datadog's alerting service to implement on-call and site reliability engineering (SRE) ... Read more

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A comprehensive guide to rolling out Datadog to monitor infrastructure and applications running in both cloud and datacenter environmentsKey FeaturesLearn Datadog to proactively monitor your infrastructure and cloud servicesUse Datadog as a platform for aggregating monitoring efforts in your organizationLeverage Datadog's alerting service to implement on-call and site reliability engineering (SRE)
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CMMI High Maturity Hand Book

by Vishnuvarthanan Moorthy ...

CMMI High Maturity is something every software organization is interested in! Attaining Maturity Level 5 rating means world class processes in place in that organization. Thought its everyone's interest, there is less details available in the world on how to practically implement CMMI ML5 and how to interpret the High Maturity practices. This book is an attempt to decode the high maturity ... Read more

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CMMI High Maturity is something every software organization is interested in! Attaining Maturity Level 5 rating means world class processes in place in that organization. Thought its everyone's interest, there is less details available in the world on how to practically implement CMMI ML5 and how to interpret the High Maturity practices. This book is an attempt to decode the high maturity
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SwiftUI for Masterminds 4th Edition

How to take advantage of Swift and SwiftUI to create insanely great apps for iPhones, iPads, and Macs

by J.D Gauchat ...

Learn how to create apps for iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma with Swift 5.9 and the SwiftUI framework.SwiftUI for Masterminds is a complete course on creating professional applications for iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers. After reading this book, you will know how to program in Swift, how to design user interfaces, and how to combine traditional frameworks with SwiftUI's advanced features to create ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn how to create apps for iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma with Swift 5.9 and the SwiftUI framework.SwiftUI for Masterminds is a complete course on creating professional applications for iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers. After reading this book, you will know how to program in Swift, how to design user interfaces, and how to combine traditional frameworks with SwiftUI's advanced features to create
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1000 Java Interview Questions and Answers

1000 most important and frequently asked questions and answers to crack interviews

by Vamsee Puligadda ...

Knowledge for Free...Get that job, you aspire for!Want to switch to that high paying job? Or are you already been preparing hard to give interview the next weekend?Do you know how many people get rejected in interviews by preparing only concepts but not focusing on actually which questions will be asked in the interview?Don't be that person this time.This is the most comprehensive Java language ... Read more

$2.99 USD

Knowledge for Free...Get that job, you aspire for!Want to switch to that high paying job? Or are you already been preparing hard to give interview the next weekend?Do you know how many people get rejected in interviews by preparing only concepts but not focusing on actually which questions will be asked in the interview?Don't be that person this time.This is the most comprehensive Java language
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Finite Difference Computing with Exponential Decay Models

by Hans Petter Langtangen ...

Series series Mathematics and Statistics (R0)
This text provides a very simple, initial introduction to the complete scientific computing pipeline: models, discretization, algorithms, programming, verification, and visualization. The pedagogical strategy is to use one case study – an ordinary differential equation describing exponential decay processes – to illustrate fundamental concepts in mathematics and computer science. The book is easy ... Read more

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This text provides a very simple, initial introduction to the complete scientific computing pipeline: models, discretization, algorithms, programming, verification, and visualization. The pedagogical strategy is to use one case study – an ordinary differential equation describing exponential decay processes – to illustrate fundamental concepts in mathematics and computer science. The book is easy
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C++ In a Nutshell

A Desktop Quick Reference

by Ray Lischner ...

To-the-point, authoritative, no-nonsense solutions have always been a trademark of O'Reilly books. The In a Nutshell books have earned a solid reputation in the field as the well-thumbed references that sit beside the knowledgeable developer's keyboard. C++ in a Nutshell lives up to the In a Nutshell promise. C++ in a Nutshell is a lean, focused reference that offers practical examples for the ... Read more

$23.99 USD

To-the-point, authoritative, no-nonsense solutions have always been a trademark of O'Reilly books. The In a Nutshell books have earned a solid reputation in the field as the well-thumbed references that sit beside the knowledgeable developer's keyboard. C++ in a Nutshell lives up to the In a Nutshell promise. C++ in a Nutshell is a lean, focused reference that offers practical examples for the
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Agile Project Management with Kanban

by Eric Brechner ...

Series series Developer Best Practices
Use Kanban to maximize efficiency, predictability, quality, and valueWith Kanban, every minute you spend on a software project can add value for customers. One book can help you achieve this goal: Agile Project Management with Kanban.Author Eric Brechner pioneered Kanban within the Xbox engineering team at Microsoft. Now he shows you exactly how to make it work for your team.Think of this book as ... Read more

$30.59 USD

Use Kanban to maximize efficiency, predictability, quality, and valueWith Kanban, every minute you spend on a software project can add value for customers. One book can help you achieve this goal: Agile Project Management with Kanban.Author Eric Brechner pioneered Kanban within the Xbox engineering team at Microsoft. Now he shows you exactly how to make it work for your team.Think of this book as
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Practical C++ Programming

Programming Style Guidelines

by Steve Oualline ...

C++ is a powerful, highly flexible, and adaptable programming language that allows software engineers to organize and process information quickly and effectively. But this high-level language is relatively difficult to master, even if you already know the C programming language.The 2nd edition of Practical C++ Programming is a complete introduction to the C++ language for programmers who are ... Read more

$30.99 USD

C++ is a powerful, highly flexible, and adaptable programming language that allows software engineers to organize and process information quickly and effectively. But this high-level language is relatively difficult to master, even if you already know the C programming language.The 2nd edition of Practical C++ Programming is a complete introduction to the C++ language for programmers who are
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Masterminds of Programming

Conversations with the Creators of Major Programming Languages

by Federico Biancuzzi, Chromatic ...

Masterminds of Programming features exclusive interviews with the creators of several historic and highly influential programming languages. In this unique collection, you'll learn about the processes that led to specific design decisions, including the goals they had in mind, the trade-offs they had to make, and how their experiences have left an impact on programming today. Masterminds of ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Masterminds of Programming features exclusive interviews with the creators of several historic and highly influential programming languages. In this unique collection, you'll learn about the processes that led to specific design decisions, including the goals they had in mind, the trade-offs they had to make, and how their experiences have left an impact on programming today. Masterminds of
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Mastering the Requirements Process

by James Robertson, Suzanne Robertson, Adrian Reed ...

One of the joys of product development, whether it be software, service, or hardware, is getting it right. The way to get it right is to uncover the real business problem, and to write the requirements for the solution that best solves that problem.Without the right requirements it is impossible to build the right solution. Mastering the Requirements Process, Fourth Edition, gives you an industry ... Read more

$47.69 USD

One of the joys of product development, whether it be software, service, or hardware, is getting it right. The way to get it right is to uncover the real business problem, and to write the requirements for the solution that best solves that problem.Without the right requirements it is impossible to build the right solution. Mastering the Requirements Process, Fourth Edition, gives you an industry
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Architecture for Flow

Adaptive Systems with Domain-Driven Design, Wardley Mapping, and Team Topologies

by Susanne Kaiser ...

Series series Addison-Wesley Signature Series (Vernon)
Master Adaptive Socio-Technical Systems That Thrive Amid Change: Align Strategy, Architecture, and Teams for Continuous Flow of ValueIn today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the ability to adapt to change is not just advantageous, it's essential for survival. Architecture for Flow: Adaptive Systems with Domain-Driven Design, Wardley Mapping, and Team Topologies, presents a holistic approach ... Read more

$35.99 USD

Master Adaptive Socio-Technical Systems That Thrive Amid Change: Align Strategy, Architecture, and Teams for Continuous Flow of ValueIn today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the ability to adapt to change is not just advantageous, it's essential for survival. Architecture for Flow: Adaptive Systems with Domain-Driven Design, Wardley Mapping, and Team Topologies, presents a holistic approach
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Mastering Risk and Procurement in Project Management

A Guide to Planning, Controlling, and Resolving Unexpected Problems

by Randal Wilson ...

Master the crucial risk management and procurement tasks that are indispensable to project success! In Mastering Risk and Procurement in Project Management, expert project manager and seasoned professor Wilson addresses every stage of the project where risk management and procurement are relevant, especially planning, monitoring, and control. Teaching through relevant examples and case studies, ... Read more

$64.79 USD

Master the crucial risk management and procurement tasks that are indispensable to project success! In Mastering Risk and Procurement in Project Management, expert project manager and seasoned professor Wilson addresses every stage of the project where risk management and procurement are relevant, especially planning, monitoring, and control. Teaching through relevant examples and case studies,
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CAPM/PMP Project Management Certification All-In-One Exam Guide, Third Edition

by Joseph Phillips ...

Series series All-in-One
Complete coverage of all current objectives for the CAPM and PMP exams—more than 1,000 practice exam questions and in-depth explanations in total!Thoroughly revised for the current PMI Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), this up-to-date resource offers complete coverage of all the material included on the Certified Associate in Project Management and Project Management Professional exams ... Read more

$32.99 USD

Complete coverage of all current objectives for the CAPM and PMP exams—more than 1,000 practice exam questions and in-depth explanations in total!Thoroughly revised for the current PMI Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), this up-to-date resource offers complete coverage of all the material included on the Certified Associate in Project Management and Project Management Professional exams
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Object Thinking

by David West ...

Series series Developer Reference
In OBJECT THINKING, esteemed object technologist David West contends that the mindset makes the programmer—not the tools and techniques. Delving into the history, philosophy, and even politics of object-oriented programming, West reveals how the best programmers rely on analysis and conceptualization—on thinking—rather than formal process and methods. Both provocative and pragmatic, this book ... Read more

$34.59 USD

In OBJECT THINKING, esteemed object technologist David West contends that the mindset makes the programmer—not the tools and techniques. Delving into the history, philosophy, and even politics of object-oriented programming, West reveals how the best programmers rely on analysis and conceptualization—on thinking—rather than formal process and methods. Both provocative and pragmatic, this book
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Test Driven Development for Embedded C

by James W. Grenning ...

Another day without Test-Driven Development means more time wasted chasing bugs and watching your code deteriorate. You thought TDD was for someone else, but it's not! It's for you, the embedded C programmer. TDD helps you prevent defects and build software with a long useful life. This is the first book to teach the hows and whys of TDD for C programmers.TDD is a modern programming practice C ... Read more

$25.99 USD

Another day without Test-Driven Development means more time wasted chasing bugs and watching your code deteriorate. You thought TDD was for someone else, but it's not! It's for you, the embedded C programmer. TDD helps you prevent defects and build software with a long useful life. This is the first book to teach the hows and whys of TDD for C programmers.TDD is a modern programming practice C
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Learning Perl

by Randal L. Schwartz, Tom Phoenix, brian d foy ...

Learning Perl, popularly known as "the Llama," is the book most programmers rely on to get started with Perl. The bestselling Perl tutorial since it was first published in 1993, this new fifth edition covers recent changes to the language up to Perl 5.10.This book reflects the combined experience of its authors, who have taught Perl at Stonehenge Consulting since 1991. Years of classroom testing ... Read more

$23.99 USD

Learning Perl, popularly known as "the Llama," is the book most programmers rely on to get started with Perl. The bestselling Perl tutorial since it was first published in 1993, this new fifth edition covers recent changes to the language up to Perl 5.10.This book reflects the combined experience of its authors, who have taught Perl at Stonehenge Consulting since 1991. Years of classroom testing
... Read more
Head First Servlets and JSP

Passing the Sun Certified Web Component Developer Exam

by Bryan Basham, Kathy Sierra, Bert Bates ...

Looking to study up for the new J2EE 1.5 Sun Certified Web Component Developer (SCWCD) exam?This book will get you way up to speed on the technology you'll know it so well, in fact, that you can pass the brand new J2EE 1.5 exam. If that's what you want to do, that is. Maybe you don't care about the exam, but need to use servlets and JSPs in your next project. You're working on a deadline. You're ... Read more

$28.99 USD

Looking to study up for the new J2EE 1.5 Sun Certified Web Component Developer (SCWCD) exam?This book will get you way up to speed on the technology you'll know it so well, in fact, that you can pass the brand new J2EE 1.5 exam. If that's what you want to do, that is. Maybe you don't care about the exam, but need to use servlets and JSPs in your next project. You're working on a deadline. You're
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