Shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction 2024AI is changing what it means to be human. This is the unrivalled investigation into the impact of AI on how we live now.'The intimate investigation of AI that we’ve been waiting for, and it arrives not a moment too soon.' – Shoshana Zuboff, author of The Age of Surveillance CapitalismThrough the voices of ordinary people in places far removed from Silicon Valley, Code Dependent explores the impact of a set of powerful, flawed, and often exploitative technologies on individuals, communities, and our wider society. Madhumita Murgia, AI Editor at the FT, exposes how AI can strip away our collective and individual sense of agency – and shatter our illusion of free will.AI is already changing what it means to be human, in ways large and small. In this compelling work, Murgia reveals what could happen if we fail to reclaim our humanity.'A nuanced, thoughtful and very accessible picture of a world deeply affected by AI' – Martha Lane Fox'Highly readable and deeply important' – The Guardian'Code Dependent is the No Logo of the 2020s' – The Times Read more

User story mapping is a valuable tool for software development, once you understand why and how to use it. This insightful book examines how this often misunderstood technique can help your team stay focused on users and their needs without getting lost in the enthusiasm for individual product features.Author Jeff Patton shows you how changeable story maps enable your team to hold better conversations about the project throughout the development process. Your team will learn to come away with a shared understanding of what you’re attempting to build and why.Get a high-level view of story mapping, with an exercise to learn key concepts quicklyUnderstand how stories really work, and how they come to life in Agile and Lean projectsDive into a story’s lifecycle, starting with opportunities and moving deeper into discoveryPrepare your stories, pay attention while they’re built, and learn from those you convert to working software Read more

Master the Art of Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing with Kali Linux – The #1 Tool for Security Professionals!Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of ethical hacking and cybersecurity but feel overwhelmed by the complexity of Kali Linux and its 600+ pre-installed tools?Do you want a step-by-step guide that simplifies the learning process, even if you’ve never hacked before?If you’ve answered YES, then keep reading, because this book is exactly what you need!Kali Linux is the gold standard for penetration testing and forensics, trusted by security professionals worldwide.But with its extensive features, it’s easy to feel lost or unsure of where to begin.That’s where this guide steps in to help you:Streamline your learning experienceMaster the key tools and techniques like a proConfidently apply ethical hacking to secure systemsMaybe You’ve Been Wondering:How do I install and set up Kali Linux on my system?Which tools do I use for specific types of penetration tests?Can a beginner like me really master ethical hacking with Kali Linux?What are the practical steps to run vulnerability assessments, wireless attacks, and other penetration testing tasks?This beginner-friendly guide answers all these questions and more, with clear instructions, illustrations, and hands-on projects to help you understand, practice, and remember everything you learn.Imagine If You Could: Quickly identify system vulnerabilities and secure them before malicious actors strike.Perform penetration testing and forensics with confidence and precision.Gain the skills to pursue a career in ethical hacking or cybersecurity.Use Kali Linux like a pro, mastering tools for password cracking, web application attacks, wireless attacks, and more.Here’s What You’ll Learn: How to download, install, and set up Kali Linux.A detailed breakdown of key tools and features, including:Information gatheringVulnerability assessmentsWireless and web application attacksPassword cracking and maintaining accessSocial engineering, reverse engineering, and hardware hacking toolsAdvanced techniques like denial-of-service attacks, sniffing and spoofing, and more.Step-by-step guidance on a hands-on Kali Linux practice project to help you apply what you’ve learned.Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, this book simplifies the complex world of ethical hacking and penetration testing with Kali Linux, giving you everything you need to secure systems like a pro.Don’t Wait Another Moment – Take the First Step Toward Mastering Kali Linux!Scroll up and click Buy Now With 1-Click or Buy Now to get your copy today! Read more

Unlock the Power of Git and GitHub for Seamless Collaboration Key Features ● Efficiently manage code with Git's powerful version control. ● Collaborate on projects and contribute to open-source via GitHub. ● Simplify development processes using streamlined workflows. ● Track issues, manage tasks, and review code with GitHub tools. ● Automate builds, tests, and deployments with GitHub Actions. Book Description Ultimate Git and GitHub for Modern Software Development is a comprehensive guide that empowers developers to harness the full potential of Git and GitHub for efficient version control and seamless collaboration. This book takes you on a journey through the fundamentals of Git, exploring its commands, branching strategies, and conflict resolution techniques. It then delves into the world of GitHub, teaching you how to create repositories, collaborate with teams, and contribute to open-source projects. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, this handbook equips you with the skills and knowledge to streamline your development workflow, ensure code integrity, and foster a collaborative coding environment. With clear explanations, real-world examples, and best practices, you will learn to leverage the power of these tools to enhance your coding experience and elevate your projects to new heights. What you will learn ● Gain a comprehensive understanding of Git fundamentals and its version control, covering repositories, commits, branches, and merges. ● Develop expertise in essential Git commands for staging changes, committing code, managing branches, and resolving conflicts. ● Learn to effectively utilize GitHub for creating and managing repositories, collaborating with team members, and optimizing project workflows. ● Contribute to open-source projects by forking repositories, submitting pull requests, and building a strong developer community. ● Best practices for writing clear and concise commit messages, enhancing project clarity and history tracking. ● Strategies to maintain code quality, conduct thorough code reviews, and secure repositories, ensuring the integrity and safety of your codebase. Who is this book for? This book caters to software developers, DevOps engineers, project managers, open-source contributors, technical leaders, students, and educators. It offers comprehensive guidance on Git and GitHub for efficient code management, collaboration, and project workflow optimization. Readers should have basic command-line and software development knowledge. Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Setting Up Git 3. Understanding Git Repositories 4. Basic Git Commands 5. Branching and Merging 6. Introduction to GitHub 7. Working Seamlessly With Both Git and GitHub 8. Advanced Git Techniques 9. GitOps: The Future of Operations 10. Best Practices with Git and GitHub     Index About the Author Pravin Mishra is an accomplished author, AWS Trainer, Mentor, and Cloud Computing Expert with over 14 years of experience in the IT industry. As the author of Cloud Computing with AWS and Mastering AWS DevOps, his books have garnered significant traction among students and professionals seeking to enhance their cloud skills. Pravin is an AWS Community Builder, recognized for his deep understanding of the AWS ecosystem and its applications. Pravin currently serves as an Enterprise Architect at The CloudAdvisory, where he specializes in assisting customers with cloud migration and application modernization. He has a proven track record of success, having previously worked for renowned companies like Nordcloud, Ericsson, and Verizon, focusing on cloud migration to AWS and upskilling IT professionals. Read more

Create world-class Zoho CRM solutions tailored to be a game changer for your business and transform the way you collect, manage, and use customer dataKey FeaturesUnlock the full potential of advanced Zoho CRM features to supercharge your business solutionsCustomize your Zoho CRM solutions to achieve scalable and long-term customer engagementStreamline your entire business for digital transformation by integrating CRM with different Zoho products and applicationsBook DescriptionZoho CRM is one of the most user-friendly, configurable, and competitively priced CRM systems for managing all your customer relationships. When tailored effectively to your business, it empowers your team to work smarter and helps your business to achieve more profitable and scalable growth. This book will show you how to make the most of Zoho CRM to increase productivity.You’ll start by learning about the foundation modules of Zoho CRM such as Leads, Deals, Contacts, and Accounts, and understand their functionalities that enable you to build effective solutions. Then, you’ll explore innovative workflows that will help you to save time and make sure that your sales teams are proactively managing opportunities and clients. The book also focuses on Zoho Marketplace, as well as how to extend the functionality of Zoho CRM using custom functions. You’ll cover real-world use cases that will inspire you to extend your Zoho adoption by integrating Zoho CRM with other Zoho apps such as Zoho Campaigns, Zoho Forms, Zoho Survey, and SalesIQ. Finally, you’ll discover best practices for adapting and evolving your CRM solutions and maintaining your CRM to achieve continuous improvement.By the end of this CRM book, you’ll have set up a CRM solution that will be fit for the next 10 years of business growth.What you will learnManage customer relationships and acquire new customers quicklyUnderstand the importance of Leads, Deals, Contacts, and Accounts modulesUse game-changing workflows and automation to manage opportunities and clientsExplore how custom functions can extend the functionality of your CRMIntegrate Zoho CRM with other Zoho apps such as Zoho Campaigns, Forms, Survey, and CreatorDiscover how to keep your CRM fit for the future and achieve continuous growthWho this book is forThis book is for you if you’re a business manager or a business owner interested in learning how the Zoho platform can help transform your business and are looking to gain a practical understanding of how to choose an app from the vast array of Zoho products. Whether you’re new to Zoho or have basic experience and want to learn more about its features and apps, this book can help you. Expert Zoho users who want to develop custom solutions for their business will also find this book useful. Foundational knowledge of CRM concepts is expected to get the most out of this book.Table of ContentsThe Foundation Modules - Understanding the Building Blocks of SuccessLeads - Getting it Right the First TimeDeals – Sales Funnels to Fuel Your Business GrowthAccounts and Contacts - The Beating Heart of Your CRMWorking with Other System and Custom ModulesGame-Changing Workflows and AutomationsEssential Systems AdministrationSupercharge CRM with Marketplace Extensions, Custom Functions, and IntegrationsZoho CampaignsZoho FormsZoho SurveySalesIQZoho AnalyticsZoho CreatorBuilding Actionable Reports and Dashboards (CRM)Best Practices to Adopt and Evolve Your CRM Read more

Prevent common pitfalls in your Salesforce solutions by optimizing your Salesforce architecture with the help of this updated guideKey FeaturesBuild a solid foundation in Salesforce architecture to troubleshoot and enhance your implementationsDevelop expertise in designing and implementing complex Salesforce architecturesExplore common mistakes in Salesforce anti-patterns and their impact on program performancePurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionWhile Salesforce is a powerful platform, it is prone to common pitfalls that can result in suboptimal performance, increased costs, and reduced user satisfaction. Known as anti-patterns, these problems can arise from design flaws, poor implementation choices, or a lack of understanding of best practices.Written by a seasoned Salesforce professional and 33-time certified Salesforce Certified Technical Architect, this revised edition will teach you how to identify and avoid common issues, optimize your Salesforce architecture, and ensure successful implementation. This second edition is updated with a comprehensive exploration of Salesforce, along with the addition of the most common Salesforce anti-patterns, providing in-depth analysis and practical solutions. These key learnings will further refine your skills to help you build more robust, scalable, and efficient Salesforce architectures. The chapters offer an expanded coverage of emerging technology trends such as AI and DevOps, updated examples, and additional case studies to ensure that you have the latest information and insights.By the end of this book, you’ll have gained the confidence and expertise needed to design and implement effective Salesforce solutions.What you will learnDiscover common architectural mistakes and learn how anti-patterns can improve your architectural skillsFind out how to design Salesforce data models the right waySet up data governance to prevent common issuesIdentify common data architecture issues and discover innovative ways to address themExplore common errors made in deployment setups, test strategy, and architecture governanceMaster the art of leveraging AI in integration architecturesWho this book is forThis book is for Salesforce architects, aspiring architects, developers, consultants, and decision makers who want to start making the right architectural choices or prepare for their journey to CTA. This book is not code-centric, so you will benefit from both functional and technical experience, but a basic level of platform understanding is required.Table of ContentsWhy Do We Need to Understand Salesforce Anti-Patterns?How to Keep Your System Architecture CleanHow Not to Get Confused about SecurityWhat Not to Do about DataUnpicking Solution Architecture TroublesKeeping Integration StraightKeeping the Development Life Cycle from Going Off TrackCommunication without MistranslationConclusion Read more

5th Edition - New for 2024A great intro to Computer Science concepts for all ages. Perfect for:AP Computer Science Principles (AP-CSP)Teacher Certification Tests (PRAXIS, GACE, etc.)Integrated Digital TechnologyCS FoundationsExploring Computer ScienceCurious kids and adultsEveryone!---The 5th edition comes with several updates, including:Computing SystemsDeeper dive into CPU/GPUMore on logic gateOther updatesAnd more!---Computer science is the world's fastest growing field of study, and this growth is showing no signs of slowing down. As a new field, computer science can seem intimidating, but it should not be scary to learn or difficult to understand. If you have ever turned on a phone or surfed the Internet then you have used a computer and should have a basic understanding of what happens when you click the mouse or touch the screen—and how fast it happens! Computer Science Principles introduces the creative side of computing. Once you've made your way through this book, you'll be editing photos, designing websites, coding JavaScript, and getting organized with spreadsheets—and along the way you'll learn the foundational concepts of computer science. How do computers convert information into ones and zeros and send it thousands of miles in a blink of the eye? What is an IP address? What do TCP/IP, DNS, HTML, and CSS stand for? How can a hard drive store large movies and thousands of songs? How can secrets be sent in plain sight? These questions—and more—are answered in Computer Science Principles.---Units include:Hardware, Software, Number Systems, and Boolean ExpressionsPixels and Images2.5. Adobe PhotoshopCompressing DataStoring Data: Spreadsheets and DatabasesProtecting Data: Heuristics, Security, and EncryptionThe InternetWeb Design: HTML and CSSProgramming: JavaScriptImpact of ComputingImportant Vocabulary Read more

Read 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.Whether you're an aspiring manager, a current manager, or just wondering what the heck a manager does all day, there is a story in this book that will speak to you—and help you survive and prosper amid the general craziness of dysfunctional bright people caught up in the chase of riches and power. Scattered in repose among these manic misfits are managers, an even stranger breed of people who, through a mystical organizational ritual, have been given power over the futures and the bank accounts of many others.Lopp's straight-from-the-hip style is unlike that of any other writer on management and leadership. He pulls no punches and tells stories he probably shouldn't. But they are magically instructive and yield Lopp’s trenchant insights on leadership that cut to the heart of the matter—whether it's dealing with your boss, handling a slacker, hiring top guns, or seeing a knotty project through to completion.Writing code is easy. Managing humans is not. You need a book to help you do it, and this is it.What You'll LearnLead engineersHandle conflictHire wellMotivate employeesManage your bossDiscover how to say noUnderstand different engineering personalitiesBuild effective teamsRun a meeting wellScale teamsWho This Book Is ForManagers and would-be managers staring at the role of a manager wondering why they would ever leave the safe world of bits and bytes for the messy world of managing humans. The book covers handling conflict, managing wildly differing personality types, infusing innovation into insane product schedules, and figuring out how to build a lasting and useful engineering culture. Read more

Database-driven sites bring complexity you might not need, but building a site by hand is too much work. Hugo is a static site generator and web development framework that creates content sites quickly without the overhead or dependencies of a dyanmic web framework. With Hugo, you use HTML templates and Markdown to build static sites you can host anywhere, letting you use the skills you already have.Develop your own theme using standard HTML and CSS, using Hugo’s powerful templating features to organize your site’s components. Create your site’s content with HTML or Markdown and use Hugo’s content templating features to build new content quickly. Build a fully-featured blog with archive pages, tagging, and pagination, and integrate an external commenting system to provide interactivity. Use data from front-matter, site-wide configuration, and external JSON sources to add content, and generate JSON others can use. Integrate JavaScript with your site to create a search engine. Get Hugo working with Webpack so you can leverage the wider web development ecosystem, and explore ways to publish your site to various services. Finally, learn how you can move your existing content site to Hugo.Dive in and build your next site with Hugo! Read more

Are you a beginner and need to start using Git today?There are a ton of resources for learning Git. But with so much information, why is it so difficult to figure out where to start, what you need to know, and how much you need to know to start using it?This book answers all those questions. I'll show you where to start, and show you only what (and how much) you need to know to start using Git.My promise to youWithin about 30 minutes, you'll learn the basics of Git, the distributed version control system that has become an indispensable tool for countless developers, writers, and others.And when you're done, you'll be able to:✅ Install Git and start using it to apply version control to your project✅ Use branching and remote repositories (like Github) to collaborate with others✅ Know where to go to learn more and grow your skillsHere's the process you'll follow to learn Git fast:Set up and initialize a projectMake a 'commit'Check your project's statusCreate and use a project 'branch'Connect with and use a remote Git repository on GithubLearn about next steps for growing your skillsBonus content:A command-line crash course for beginnersA glossary of common Git terminologyAn explanation of the 10 most common Git commands, with examplesGuidance on where to learn more after finishing this book Read more

Pick up where certification exams leave off. With this practical, in-depth guide to the entire network infrastructure, you’ll learn how to deal with real Cisco networks, rather than the hypothetical situations presented on exams like the CCNA. Network Warrior takes you step by step through the world of routers, switches, firewalls, and other technologies based on the author's extensive field experience. You'll find new content for MPLS, IPv6, VoIP, and wireless in this completely revised second edition, along with examples of Cisco Nexus 5000 and 7000 switches throughout.Topics include:An in-depth view of routers and routingSwitching, using Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches as examplesSOHO VoIP and SOHO wireless access point design and configurationIntroduction to IPv6 with configuration examplesTelecom technologies in the data-networking world, including T1, DS3, frame relay, and MPLSSecurity, firewall theory, and configuration, as well as ACL and authenticationQuality of Service (QoS), with an emphasis on low-latency queuing (LLQ)IP address allocation, Network Time Protocol (NTP), and device failures Read more

Get a comprehensive, in-depth introduction to the core Python language with this hands-on book. Based on author Mark Lutz's popular training course, this updated sixth edition will help you quickly write efficient, high-quality code with Python. It's an ideal way to begin, whether you're new to programming or a professional developer versed in other languages.Complete with quizzes, exercises, and helpful illustrations, this easy-to-follow self-paced tutorial gets you started with Python 3.12 and all other releases in use today. With a pragmatic focus on what you need to know, it also introduces some advanced language features that have become increasingly common in Python code.This book helps you:Explore Python's built-in object types such as strings, lists, dictionaries, and filesCreate and process objects with Python statements, and learn Python's syntax modelUse functions and functional programming to avoid redundancy and maximize reuseOrganize code into larger components with modules and packagesCode robust programs with Python's exception handling and development toolsApply object-oriented programming and classes to make code customizableSurvey advanced Python tools including decorators, descriptors, and metaclassesWrite idiomatic Python code that runs portably across a wide variety of platforms Read more

Summary Specification by Example is an emerging practice for creating software based on realistic examples, bridging the communication gap between business stakeholders and the dev teams building the software. In this book, author Gojko Adzic distills interviews with successful teams worldwide, sharing how they specify, develop, and deliver software, without defects, in short iterative delivery cycles. About the Technology Specification by Example is a collaborative method for specifying requirements and tests. Seven patterns, fully explored in this book, are key to making the method effective. The method has four main benefits: it produces living, reliable documentation; it defines expectations clearly and makes validation efficient; it reduces rework; and, above all, it assures delivery teams and business stakeholders that the software that's built is right for its purpose. About the Book This book distills from the experience of leading teams worldwide effective ways to specify, test, and deliver software in short, iterative delivery cycles. Case studies in this book range from small web startups to large financial institutions, working in many processes including XP, Scrum, and Kanban. This book is written for developers, testers, analysts, and business people working together to build great software. Purchase of the print book comes with an offer of a free PDF, ePub, and Kindle eBook from Manning. Also available is all code from the book. What's Inside Common process patternsHow to avoid bad practicesFitting SBE in your process50+ case studies =============================================== Table of Contents Part 1 Getting startedPart 2 Key process patternsPart 3 Case studiesKey benefitsKey process patternsLiving documentationInitiating the changesDeriving scope from goalsSpecifying collaborativelyIllustrating using examplesRefining the specificationAutomating validation without changing specificationsValidating frequentlyEvolving a documentation systemuSwitchRainStorIowa Student LoanSabre Airline SolutionsePlan ServicesSongkickConcluding thoughts Read more

Surely, handling spreadsheet software can be very challenging, especially for beginners with little or no experience with it. Formulas, charts, graphs, lines, and tables might sound very difficult, but this "Mac Numbers Made Easy" comes with all the simplicity you can imagine. This easy-to-understand manual covers everything from the basics to the advanced features; it is written to ensure that users of all categories maximize Apple's Number Software. Novice, amateur, or professional user, this manual offers clear, concise instructions and precious tips for optimizing your workflow and productivity.Chapter 1: Getting StartedThe guide begins with an introduction to the terminology and interface of numbers. You will learn how to customize your Numbers environment, understand the Numbers window, and navigate using zoom-in and zoom-out features. This chapter will also introduce the Sheets Pane, Toolbar, Format Bar, and Inspector Window. It will help you familiarize yourself with the formula tools, Styles Pane, Media Browser, and Colors and Fonts Windows. This chapter also covers essential keyboard shortcuts and managing warnings in Numbers.Chapter 2: Creating and Managing SpreadsheetsLearn how to create new spreadsheets and import documents from other applications. Discover how to utilize CSV or OFX files in Numbers and open existing spreadsheets. This chapter also explains how to protect your spreadsheets with passwords, save and auto-save them, undo changes, and save backups. Additionally, it covers saving spreadsheets as templates, using Spotlight search terms, and closing spreadsheets without quitting Numbers. You'll also learn how to organize, add, delete, and rename sheets and add headers, footers, and page numbers.Chapter 3: Working with TablesThe 3rd Chapter focuses on managing tables within Numbers. Learn how to move and name tables, select tables and their components, and manage rows and columns. Discover how to select table cell borders, add rows to a table, and perform other essential table management tasks.Chapter 4: Using Formulas and FunctionsThis chapter introduces you to the power of formulas and functions in Numbers. It teaches you the elements of formulas, how to perform instant calculations, and how to use predefined quick formulas. It also guides you in creating and editing custom formulas, adding functions to formulas, handling errors and warnings, and copying or moving formulas. Additionally, you will learn how to view all formulas in a spreadsheet and find and replace formula elements.Chapter 5: Creating and Customizing ChartsNow, you'll learn to master creating and customizing charts in Numbers. You'll learn to create charts from table data, change chart types, and move charts. This chapter covers formatting chart titles, legends, axes, and data series, showing error bars, and adding and customizing trendlines and pie charts. You'll also learn to adjust scene settings for 3D charts and customize data point symbols and lines in line charts.Chapter 6: Text Handling in NumbersHandling texts in numbers is a very strategic skill for creating a smart-looking sheet. The chapter guides you to enhance your text-handling skills within numbers. You will learn how to add and select text, edit text, and insert special characters and symbols. It covers using smart quotes, adjusting text alignment, spacing, and color, aligning text vertically, and setting spacing between lines of text, before or after a paragraph, and between characters. Discover how to change text and text background color and add text boxes.And Many More. Read more

🟢 Excel Mastery Cheat SheetShortcuts, Tips & Tricks, and Must-Know Formulas for Beginners and Power UsersMaster Excel in minutes—not months! Whether you're a beginner or advanced user, this all-in-one cheat sheet is your go-to guide for working smarter, faster, and more confidently in Excel.Packed with essential shortcuts, powerful formulas, and time-saving tips, this guide will boost your productivity and help you tackle everyday Excel tasks with ease. Perfect for professionals, students, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to level up their Excel skills!✅ What’s Inside:📌 Keyboard shortcuts for Windows & Mac users📊 Essential formulas (IF, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, SUMIF, and more)💡 Smart tips and tricks to format, clean, and analyze data📈 Quick-reference guides forpivot tables, charts, and conditional formatting⚡ Fast, clear, and easy-to-use—perfect for daily reference🧠 Ideal For:Office professionals looking to save time and impress at workStudents needing a quick, reliable Excel referenceEntrepreneurs and small business owners managing dataAnyone tired of Googling “how to do ___ in Excel”💼 Why This Cheat Sheet?Unlike bulky Excel textbooks, this cheat sheet is designed for quick access and real results. Use it as your everyday desk companion and finally take control of your spreadsheets. Read more

An effective Chief Technology Officer shapes almost every aspect of a modern business. This book shares the experience and advice of veteran CTOs and industry experts for handling IT crises, leading tech teams, and creating an inspiring vision for your company.In Think Like a CTO you will learn: Effective interaction and relationship-building with other C-level executivesCreating long term visions and executing on short term goalsInterviewing, hiring, and terminating team membersNegotiating salaries and managing promotionsArchitecting future-proofed systemsHandling security breaches and ransomware attacksPutting together budgets and working with your CFOIdentifying and managing outsourced vendor opportunitiesManaging and communicating bad news by leading with data, not passionBeing the kind of leader that employees want to follow and emulate Becoming a CTO is an incredible accomplishment. It’s also one of the hardest transitions a technologist can make. This high-power and high-pressure role demands skills that are rarely developed as a software engineer. Think Like a CTO shines a light on all the areas an aspiring CTO needs to master to succeed. You’ll learn how to build incredible working relationships with the rest of the C-suite, transform a company with private equity, and recruit and manage your development team. With this book as your guide, you’ll quickly become a trusted leader figure with an inspiring vision for your company. Foreword by Ankit Mathur. About the technology The Chief Technology Officer balances business needs with the constantly evolving world of technology. Think Like a CTO helps you develop the skills and mindset you need to take on this critical role and emerge as a successful leader. Packed with insights from industry experts and veteran CTOs, this book shares practical strategies for navigating the high-stakes world of technology leadership. About the book Think Like a CTO shares hard-won lessons on how to thrive in the fast-paced role of Chief Technology Officer. Inside, you’ll learn to establish successful technology platforms and teams, with practical frameworks for software selection and implementation, bias-free interviews and performance reviews, and earning your place at the table with other senior leaders. You’ll appreciate the no-nonsense advice, insights, and war stories from CTO mentor Alan Williamson. What's inside Building productive relationships with other C-level executivesNegotiating salaries and managing promotionsArchitecting future-proof systemsHandling security breaches and ransomware attacks About the reader For technology leaders working in or aspiring towards a CTO role. About the author Alan Williamson has advised numerous CTOs who were catapulted into the big leagues by private equity investment, acquisition, and rapid growth. Table of Contents 1 The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) 2 Managing up 3 Visionary planning 4 Building a team 5 Interviewing, choosing, and onboarding 6 Team management 7 Annual reviews 8 Technology decisions 9 Development 10 Contract management 11 Documentation 12 Security 13 Housekeeping 14 Company growth 15 You, Inc. Read more

Are you looking for a way to improve your project management skills?Does the prospect of agile project management keep you awake at night?Are you interested in learning how you can make use of both Kanban and Scrum methodologies in order to improve your project management skills?If you answered yes to any of the above, then this guide may be just what your career needed.Both Scrum and Kanban methodologies have been used to great success by industry leaders all over the world.From Toyota’s lean manufacturing success story to how Scrum revolutionized LEGO’s project management practices, it can be seen how these 2 methodologies are essential for improving efficiency and reducing waste.As reported by Elizabeth Harrin in 2017, lean and agile project management skills are becoming increasingly in demand.By applying the theories of Kanban and Scrum, you can equip yourself with the right set of tools to take on any challenge and launch your career.With both Kanban and Scrum being an essential part of agile project management, project managers need to be proficient in the use of Kanban and Scrum.Get yourself upskilled today and master the concept of agile project management.This guide includes:Agile Project Management With Kanban Revealed: The Secret To Get Out Of Stress And Overwhelming Work To Finally Become ProductiveIntroducing Agile Project Management With Scrum: Why You Need To Use Scrum And How To Make It Work In Your Individual SituationWhen you purchase these books, you’ll learn about:The reason why multinational corporations such as Pixar, Spotify and Zara have all adopted Kanban (and why you should to).The 3 MUST-KNOW secrets on how you can recruit the ultimate Scrum team.Why Kanban and Scrum can improve profitability and efficiency (along with 3 ways for you to drive change internally).What makes a successful Scrum Master (and the 3 ways you can become one).Why an increasing number of project managers are turning to Kanban and Scrum.Industry SECRETS that teach you how to utilize Kanban to its fullest potential.How to become a complete lean manager with digital Kanban tools and Scrum software.How Kanban helped Toyota and other companies achieve international SUCCESS (and why Scrum is a crucial component of agile project management).… and much, much more!All of this may sound too good to be true, but as we’ve seen from so many success stories, it is in fact a reality.Harness the potent power of Kanban and Scrum with this bundle and take your project management skills to the next level.If you’re ready to become a master of lean project management, click “Add to Cart” and get ready for a revolution. Read more

A Practical Guide to the Most Popular Agile Process The Single-Source, Comprehensive Guide to Scrum for All Team Members, Managers, and Executives If you want to use Scrum to develop innovative products and services that delight your customers, Essential Scrum is the complete, single-source reference you’ve been searching for. Leading Scrum coach and trainer Kenny Rubin illuminates the values, principles, and practices of Scrum, and describes flexible, proven approaches that can help you implement it far more effectively.  Whether you are new to Scrum or years into your use, this book will introduce, clarify, and deepen your Scrum knowledge at the team, product, and portfolio levels. Drawing from Rubin’s experience helping hundreds of organizations succeed with Scrum, this book provides easy-to-digest descriptions enhanced by more than two hundred illustrations based on an entirely new visual icon language for describing Scrum’s roles, artifacts, and activities.  Essential Scrum will provide every team member, manager, and executive with a common understanding of Scrum, a shared vocabulary they can use in applying it, and practical knowledge for deriving maximum value from it. Read more

Ansible is a simple, but powerful, server and configuration management tool (with a few other tricks up its sleeve). This book will help those familiar with the command line and basic shell scripting start using Ansible to provision and manage anywhere from one to thousands of servers. The book begins with fundamentals, like installing Ansible, setting up a basic inventory file, and basic concepts, then guides you through Ansible's many uses, including ad-hoc commands, basic and advanced playbooks, application deployments, multiple-provider server provisioning, and even Docker and Kubernetes orchestration! Everything is explained with pertinent real-world examples, often using Vagrant-managed virtual machines. Read more

Salary surveys worldwide regularly place software architect in the top 10 best jobs, yet no real guide exists to help developers become architects. Until now. This updated edition provides a comprehensive overview of software architecture's many aspects, with five new chapters covering the latest insights from the field. Aspiring and existing architects alike will examine architectural characteristics, architectural patterns, component determination, diagramming architecture, governance, data, generative AI, team topologies, 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. You'll explore software architecture in a modern light, taking into account all the innovations of the past decade.This book examines:Architecture styles and patterns: Microservices, modular monoliths, microkernels, layered architectures, and many moreComponents: Identification, coupling, cohesion, partitioning, and granularitySoft skills: Effective team management, collaboration, business engagement models, negotiation, presentations, and moreModernity: Engineering practices and operational approaches that have changed radically in the past few years, including cloud considerations and generative AIArchitecture as an engineering discipline: Repeatable results, metrics, and concrete valuations that add rigor to software architecture Read more