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Software Book Summaries

Docker
by Karl Matthias • 2015
Up & Running: Shipping Reliable Containers in Production
3.77
459
Programming
Technology
Computer Science
Docker Summary
Docker
Up & Running: Shipping Reliable Containers in Production
by Karl Matthias 2015 232 pages
3.77
459 ratings
Programming
Technology
Computer Science
Becoming a Technical Leader
by Gerald M. Weinberg • 1986
4.07
1k+
Leadership
Management
Business
Becoming a Technical Leader Summary
Becoming a Technical Leader
by Gerald M. Weinberg 1986
4.07
1k+ ratings
Leadership
Management
Business
The Go Programming Language
by Alan A.A. Donovan • 2015
4.43
1k+
Programming
Technology
Computer Science
The Go Programming Language Summary
The Go Programming Language
by Alan A.A. Donovan 2015 380 pages
4.43
1k+ ratings
Programming
Technology
Computer Science
Learn Python 3 the Hard Way
by Zed A. Shaw • 2017
A Very Simple Introduction to the Terrifyingly Beautiful World of Computers and Code
3.92
500+
Programming
Computer Science
Coding
Learn Python 3 the Hard Way Summary
Learn Python 3 the Hard Way
A Very Simple Introduction to the Terrifyingly Beautiful World of Computers and Code
by Zed A. Shaw 2017 319 pages
3.92
500+ ratings
Programming
Computer Science
Coding
Designing Distributed Systems
by Brendan Burns • 2018
Patterns and Paradigms for Scalable, Reliable Services
3.58
500+
Technology
Programming
Computer Science
Designing Distributed Systems Summary
Designing Distributed Systems
Patterns and Paradigms for Scalable, Reliable Services
by Brendan Burns 2018 162 pages
3.58
500+ ratings
Technology
Programming
Computer Science
Learning React
by Alex Banks • 2017
Functional Web Development with React and Redux
4.07
500+
Programming
Technology
Technical
Learning React Summary
Learning React
Functional Web Development with React and Redux
by Alex Banks 2017 350 pages
4.07
500+ ratings
Programming
Technology
Technical
The Art of Unit Testing
by Roy Osherove • 2009
with examples in C#
4.09
1k+
Programming
Software
Computer Science
The Art of Unit Testing Summary
The Art of Unit Testing
with examples in C#
by Roy Osherove 2009 266 pages
4.09
1k+ ratings
Programming
Software
Computer Science
Programming Javascript Applications
by Eric Elliott • 2014
Robust Web Architecture With Node, Html5, and Modern Js Libraries
3.63
160
Programming
Software
Coding
Programming Javascript Applications Summary
Programming Javascript Applications
Robust Web Architecture With Node, Html5, and Modern Js Libraries
by Eric Elliott 2014 300 pages
3.63
160 ratings
Programming
Software
Coding
Defensive Security Handbook
by Lee Brotherston • 2017
Best Practices for Securing Infrastructure
3.90
141
Technical
Technology
Software
Defensive Security Handbook Summary
Defensive Security Handbook
Best Practices for Securing Infrastructure
by Lee Brotherston 2017 282 pages
3.90
141 ratings
Technical
Technology
Software
Developing Backbone.js Applications
by Addy Osmani • 2012
Building Better JavaScript Applications
3.70
188
Programming
Technical
Technology
Developing Backbone.js Applications Summary
Developing Backbone.js Applications
Building Better JavaScript Applications
by Addy Osmani 2012 371 pages
3.70
188 ratings
Programming
Technical
Technology
The Design of the UNIX Operating System
by Maurice J. Bach • 1986
4.25
500+
Computer Science
Programming
Technology
The Design of the UNIX Operating System Summary
The Design of the UNIX Operating System
by Maurice J. Bach 1986 471 pages
4.25
500+ ratings
Computer Science
Programming
Technology
Effective Programming
by Jeff Atwood • 2012
More Than Writing Code
3.91
500+
Programming
Technical
Technology
Effective Programming Summary
Effective Programming
More Than Writing Code
by Jeff Atwood 2012 278 pages
3.91
500+ ratings
Programming
Technical
Technology
Cracking the PM Career
by Jackie Bavaro • 2021
The Skills, Frameworks, and Practices to Become a Great Product Manager
4.37
252
Business
Management
Leadership
Cracking the PM Career Summary
Cracking the PM Career
The Skills, Frameworks, and Practices to Become a Great Product Manager
by Jackie Bavaro 2021 551 pages
4.37
252 ratings
Business
Management
Leadership
Practical Kanban
by Klaus Leopold • 2017
From Team Focus to Creating Value
4.48
117
Management
Leadership
Business
Practical Kanban Summary
Practical Kanban
From Team Focus to Creating Value
by Klaus Leopold 2017 353 pages
4.48
117 ratings
Management
Leadership
Business
A Common-Sense Guide to Data Structures and Algorithms
by Jay Wengrow • 2017
Level Up Your Core Programming Skills
4.39
500+
Programming
Computer Science
Technology
A Common-Sense Guide to Data Structures and Algorithms Summary
A Common-Sense Guide to Data Structures and Algorithms
Level Up Your Core Programming Skills
by Jay Wengrow 2017 222 pages
4.39
500+ ratings
Programming
Computer Science
Technology
Programming Interviews Exposed
by John Mongan • 2000
Secrets to Landing Your Next Job
3.96
1k+
Programming
Computer Science
Technology
Programming Interviews Exposed Summary
Programming Interviews Exposed
Secrets to Landing Your Next Job
by John Mongan 2000 336 pages
3.96
1k+ ratings
Programming
Computer Science
Technology
Code That Fits in Your Head
by Mark Seemann • 2021
Heuristics for Software Engineering
4.09
298
Programming
Technology
Software
Code That Fits in Your Head Summary
Code That Fits in Your Head
Heuristics for Software Engineering
by Mark Seemann 2021 406 pages
4.09
298 ratings
Programming
Technology
Software
Kotlin in Action
by Dmitry Jemerov • 2016
4.41
500+
Programming
Technology
Computer Science
Kotlin in Action Summary
Kotlin in Action
by Dmitry Jemerov 2016 360 pages
4.41
500+ ratings
Programming
Technology
Computer Science
Programming Rust
by Jim Blandy • 2015
Fast, Safe Systems Development
4.63
500+
Programming
Computer Science
Technology
Programming Rust Summary
Programming Rust
Fast, Safe Systems Development
by Jim Blandy 2015 735 pages
4.63
500+ ratings
Programming
Computer Science
Technology
Architecting for Scale
by Lee Atchison • 2016
High Availability for Your Growing Applications
3.57
229
Technology
Architecture
Software
Architecting for Scale Summary
Architecting for Scale
High Availability for Your Growing Applications
by Lee Atchison 2016 228 pages
3.57
229 ratings
Technology
Architecture
Software
The Art of Debugging with GDB, DDD and Eclipse
by Norman Matloff • 2007
3.91
106
Programming
Computer Science
Ebooks
The Art of Debugging with GDB, DDD and Eclipse Summary
The Art of Debugging with GDB, DDD and Eclipse
by Norman Matloff 2007 280 pages
3.91
106 ratings
Programming
Computer Science
Ebooks
12 Essential Skills for Software Architects
by Dave Hendricksen • 2011
3.67
124
Architecture
Programming
Technology
12 Essential Skills for Software Architects Summary
12 Essential Skills for Software Architects
by Dave Hendricksen 2011 280 pages
3.67
124 ratings
Architecture
Programming
Technology
The Missing README
by Chris Riccomini • 2021
A Guide for the New Software Engineer
4.40
437
Programming
Technology
Software
The Missing README Summary
The Missing README
A Guide for the New Software Engineer
by Chris Riccomini 2021 288 pages
4.40
437 ratings
Programming
Technology
Software
Kotlin for Android Developers
by Antonio Leiva • 2016
Learn Kotlin the easy way while developing an Android App
3.85
183
Programming
Technical
Computer Science
Kotlin for Android Developers Summary
Kotlin for Android Developers
Learn Kotlin the easy way while developing an Android App
by Antonio Leiva 2016 240 pages
3.85
183 ratings
Programming
Technical
Computer Science
Graph Databases
by Ian Robinson • 2013
New Opportunities for Connected Data
3.64
437
Computer Science
Programming
Technology
Graph Databases Summary
Graph Databases
New Opportunities for Connected Data
by Ian Robinson 2013 238 pages
3.64
437 ratings
Computer Science
Programming
Technology
Fluent React
by Tejas Kumar • 2024
Build Fast, Performant, and Intuitive Web Applications
4.13
38
Programming
Computer Science
Software
Fluent React Summary
Fluent React
Build Fast, Performant, and Intuitive Web Applications
by Tejas Kumar 2024 334 pages
4.13
38 ratings
Programming
Computer Science
Software
Cybersecurity for Small Networks
by Seth Enoka • 2022
A Guide for the Reasonably Paranoid
4.08
52
Software
Computer Science
Technology
Cybersecurity for Small Networks Summary
Cybersecurity for Small Networks
A Guide for the Reasonably Paranoid
by Seth Enoka 2022 221 pages
4.08
52 ratings
Software
Computer Science
Technology
Lean Architecture
by James O. Coplien • 2010
for Agile Software Development
3.23
178
Programming
Technical
Architecture
Lean Architecture Summary
Lean Architecture
for Agile Software Development
by James O. Coplien 2010 384 pages
3.23
178 ratings
Programming
Technical
Architecture
Paradigms of Artificial Intelligence Programming
by Peter Norvig • 1991
Case Studies in Common Lisp
4.33
500+
Programming
Computer Science
Artificial Intelligence
Paradigms of Artificial Intelligence Programming Summary
Paradigms of Artificial Intelligence Programming
Case Studies in Common Lisp
by Peter Norvig 1991 976 pages
4.33
500+ ratings
Programming
Computer Science
Artificial Intelligence
Soft Skills
by John Sonmez • 2014
The Software Developer's Life Manual
3.84
2k+
Programming
Technology
Computer Science
Soft Skills Summary
Soft Skills
The Software Developer's Life Manual
by John Sonmez 2014 470 pages
3.84
2k+ ratings
Programming
Technology
Computer Science
Async JavaScript
by Trevor Burnham • 2012
4.00
204
Programming
Technology
Computer Science
Async JavaScript Summary
Async JavaScript
by Trevor Burnham 2012 84 pages
4.00
204 ratings
Programming
Technology
Computer Science
Game Development Patterns and Best Practices
by John P. Doran • 2017
Better games, less hassle
3.90
20
Programming
Computer Science
Software
Game Development Patterns and Best Practices Summary
Game Development Patterns and Best Practices
Better games, less hassle
by John P. Doran 2017 361 pages
3.90
20 ratings
Programming
Computer Science
Software
Python Cookbook
by David Beazley • 2002
4.18
1k+
Programming
Computer Science
Technology
Python Cookbook Summary
Python Cookbook
by David Beazley 2002 807 pages
4.18
1k+ ratings
Programming
Computer Science
Technology
The Software Architect Elevator
by Gregor Hohpe • 2020
Redefining the Architect's Role in the Digital Enterprise
4.38
500+
Technology
Architecture
Software
The Software Architect Elevator Summary
The Software Architect Elevator
Redefining the Architect's Role in the Digital Enterprise
by Gregor Hohpe 2020 364 pages
4.38
500+ ratings
Technology
Architecture
Software
97 Things Every Software Architect Should Know
by Richard Monson-Haefel • 2009
3.62
500+
Programming
Technology
Software
97 Things Every Software Architect Should Know Summary
97 Things Every Software Architect Should Know
by Richard Monson-Haefel 2009 220 pages
3.62
500+ ratings
Programming
Technology
Software
Seven Concurrency Models in Seven Weeks
by Paul Butcher • 2014
When Threads Unravel
3.82
349
Programming
Technology
Computer Science
Seven Concurrency Models in Seven Weeks Summary
Seven Concurrency Models in Seven Weeks
When Threads Unravel
by Paul Butcher 2014 267 pages
3.82
349 ratings
Programming
Technology
Computer Science
Manage Your Project Portfolio
by Johanna Rothman • 2008
Increase Your Capacity and Finish More Projects
3.72
200
Management
Programming
Business
Manage Your Project Portfolio Summary
Manage Your Project Portfolio
Increase Your Capacity and Finish More Projects
by Johanna Rothman 2008 240 pages
3.72
200 ratings
Management
Programming
Business
Smart and Gets Things Done
by Spolsky • 2007
Joel Spolsky's Concise Guide to Finding the Best Technical Talent 1st (first) by Spolsky, Joel (2007) Hardcover
4.00
1k+
Business
Management
Technology
Smart and Gets Things Done Summary
Smart and Gets Things Done
Joel Spolsky's Concise Guide to Finding the Best Technical Talent 1st (first) by Spolsky, Joel (2007) Hardcover
by Spolsky 2007 200 pages
4.00
1k+ ratings
Business
Management
Technology
Effective Unit Testing
by Lasse Koskela • 2012
A guide for Java developers
3.80
118
Programming
Software
Technology
Effective Unit Testing Summary
Effective Unit Testing
A guide for Java developers
by Lasse Koskela 2012 248 pages
3.80
118 ratings
Programming
Software
Technology
Beyond Vibe Coding
by Addy Osmani • 2025
From Coder to AI-Era Developer
3.20
91
Artificial Intelligence
Programming
Software
Beyond Vibe Coding Summary
Beyond Vibe Coding
From Coder to AI-Era Developer
by Addy Osmani 2025 252 pages
3.20
91 ratings
Artificial Intelligence
Programming
Software
The Art of Agile Development
by James Shore • 2007
Pragmatic Guide to Agile Software Development
3.98
500+
Programming
Software
Technology
The Art of Agile Development Summary
The Art of Agile Development
Pragmatic Guide to Agile Software Development
by James Shore 2007 438 pages
3.98
500+ ratings
Programming
Software
Technology
Agile Testing
by Lisa Crispin • 2008
A Practical Guide for Testers and Agile Teams
3.82
1k+
Programming
Technology
Software
Agile Testing Summary
Agile Testing
A Practical Guide for Testers and Agile Teams
by Lisa Crispin 2008 533 pages
3.82
1k+ ratings
Programming
Technology
Software
Behind Closed Doors
by Johanna Rothman • 2005
Secrets of Great Management
3.98
1k+
Management
Business
Leadership
Behind Closed Doors Summary
Behind Closed Doors
Secrets of Great Management
by Johanna Rothman 2005 172 pages
3.98
1k+ ratings
Management
Business
Leadership
97 Things Every Project Manager Should Know
by Barbee Davis • 2009
3.21
140
Management
Business
Software
97 Things Every Project Manager Should Know Summary
97 Things Every Project Manager Should Know
by Barbee Davis 2009 250 pages
3.21
140 ratings
Management
Business
Software
Agile IT Organization Design
by Sriram Narayan • 2015
For Digital Transformation and Continuous Delivery
4.07
187
Business
Management
Leadership
Agile IT Organization Design Summary
Agile IT Organization Design
For Digital Transformation and Continuous Delivery
by Sriram Narayan 2015 304 pages
4.07
187 ratings
Business
Management
Leadership
Fixing your Scrum
by Ryan Ripley • 2020
4.32
125
Management
Business
Professional Development
Fixing your Scrum Summary
Fixing your Scrum
by Ryan Ripley 2020 200 pages
4.32
125 ratings
Management
Business
Professional Development
Cloud Finops
by J.R. Storment • 2019
Collaborative, Real-Time Cloud Financial Management
4.11
184
Technology
Finance
Software
Cloud Finops Summary
Cloud Finops
Collaborative, Real-Time Cloud Financial Management
by J.R. Storment 2019 284 pages
4.11
184 ratings
Technology
Finance
Software
Search Patterns
by Peter Morville • 2010
Design for Discovery
3.86
291
Design
Technology
Web
Search Patterns Summary
Search Patterns
Design for Discovery
by Peter Morville 2010 191 pages
3.86
291 ratings
Design
Technology
Web
Adobe Illustrator Cs6 Classroom in a Book
by Adobe Creative Team • 1993
4.10
500+
Design
Reference
Art
Adobe Illustrator Cs6 Classroom in a Book Summary
Adobe Illustrator Cs6 Classroom in a Book
by Adobe Creative Team 1993 463 pages
4.10
500+ ratings
Design
Reference
Art
Domain-Driven Design
by Eric Evans • 2003
Tackling Complexity in the Heart of Software
4.15
5k+
Programming
Technology
Software
Domain-Driven Design Summary
Domain-Driven Design
Tackling Complexity in the Heart of Software
by Eric Evans 2003 560 pages
4.15
5k+ ratings
Programming
Technology
Software
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