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Every tutorial gets you to "Hello World." This book gets you to production. In 26 years of building and consulting on enterprise systems, I've seen exactly where the gap is, this is the book I wish existed when I started. You'll understand not just how to write the code, but why real systems are built the way they are.

Master Kong Gateway like a pro. Discover battle-tested strategies for Hybrid Control Plane/Data Plane architecture, Zero Trust security with mTLS, declarative IaC using decK, and enterprise-grade observability — all tailored for high-availability, multi-region deployments.The complete blueprint for architects and platform teams building secure, scalable API platforms.

The recipes in this book are practical answers to the kind of problems that real Django applications encounter, sometimes on the first day of a project and sometimes deep into the life of a codebase that has grown well beyond its original design. This book is written to guide you to utilize Django 6.0 capabilities in your apps with ease of implementation.

A practical backend interview reference covering modern Python and Django development (438 manuscript pages).

🚀 Master the Future of Test Automation with AI + PlaywrightAre you ready to become a next-generation Automation Engineer?This book is your complete guide to mastering Playwright automation with the power of Artificial Intelligence. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced tester, this book will help you build smarter, faster, and more reliable automation frameworks.Inside this book, you will learn:✔ Playwright from basics to advanced (TypeScript focused) ✔ How to use AI to generate test cases and scripts ✔ Self-healing automation using AI ✔ Smart test execution and flaky test handling ✔ API, performance, and security testing with AI ✔ CI/CD integration with intelligent automation ✔ Real-world case study and production-ready framework ✔ Interview preparation for AI-powered testing rolesThis book is designed for: • Manual testers transitioning to automation • Automation engineers upgrading to AI-driven testing • QA professionals preparing for high-paying jobsBy the end of this book, you will be able to: ✅ Build AI-powered automation frameworks ✅ Use Playwright like a pro ✅ Crack automation testing interviews confidentlyStart your journey toward becoming an AI-powered QA expert today!

For those seeking practical expertise on OpenStack Flamingo, and the services that drive modern private and enterprise cloud environments, you need look no further. With this book, you gain immediate access to the latest insights on OpenStack 2025.2 Flamingo. This book is for those who want to practically experience how OpenStack works, how its services connect, and how to manage them with confidence in real-world deployments.

Become a Job-Ready API Automation Engineer Using PlaywrightAPI testing is now a must-have skill for modern QA engineers. Companies expect testers to validate backend systems, automate workflows, and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines.This practical guide teaches you how to master API Testing using Playwright and TypeScript from scratch — even if you are transitioning from manual testing.In this book, you will learn how to:✔ Understand APIs, HTTP, and JSON from a tester’s perspective ✔ Write real API automation tests using Playwright ✔ Handle authentication, dynamic data, and environments ✔ Design a scalable API test automation framework ✔ Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines ✔ Combine API and UI testing for faster automation ✔ Prepare for API testing and Playwright interviewsBy the end of this book, you will have the knowledge and confidence to build professional API automation frameworks and advance your QA career.Perfect for: QA Engineers, Manual Testers, Automation Testers, SDET Aspirants

A practical backend interview reference covering modern Java and Spring Boot development (1497 manuscript pages).

If you want to crack Playwright coding interviews confidently, this book gives you exactly what you need — real coding questions, practical examples, and real-world automation scenarios.

Understanding “red–green–refactor” is easy; applying it effectively in real-world systems is not. This book bridges that gap by showing you how to practice Test Driven Development in the context of building robust, production-ready .NET Core microservices.

For those who want to build controlled, reproducible AI systems entirely within their own infrastructure, this book is the most practical and implementation-focused trainer. Instead of relying on external APIs or cloud-hosted intelligence services, this book clearly demonstrates how Apache Spark can orchestrate data preparation, model training, batch inference, reporting, and LLM acceleration in a disciplined and transparent way.

Documentation format explains 10 to 127 times more variance in AI-generated code than model choice. We ran 21,462 tests to prove it. This book shows you which formats work, which ones break, and why the industry standard is the worst option for AI consumption.

Discover the complete world of Scala programming in one comprehensive encyclopedia. SCALAPEDIA takes you from language fundamentals to advanced functional programming, covering Cats, Cats Effect, ZIO, design patterns, architectural patterns, and performance optimization. With over 85 chapters spanning 10 major parts, this is the definitive guide for mastering Scala and building enterprise-grade applications. Whether you're starting your Scala journey or looking to deepen your expertise, SCALAPEDIA is your complete reference for modern functional programming in Scala.

Digital Transformation in the Era of AI reframes transformation as a continuous capability, not a one-time program. Drawing on real enterprise experience, this book shows how organisations can evolve their architectures, operating models, and leadership practices to harness AI responsibly and at scale, without breaking what already works.

The "It Works on My Machine" Excuse Ends Today. Understand Docker. Ship with Confidence. Own Production. This book is written for front-end developers who are tired of using Docker without truly understanding it. Instead of abstract theory or backend-centric explanations, it teaches Docker in a clear, practical way—aligned with how front-end engineers think and how real front-end applications are built and shipped.You’ll work with a real GitHub repository, follow real production workflows, and learn how to build, run, and deploy a React.js application using Docker—ending with a full deployment to Amazon EC2. Every step is explained with purpose, so you understand not just what to do, but why it works.By the end of the book, Docker will no longer feel like a black box. You’ll know how to create reliable builds, debug problems with confidence, and take ownership of your production environment as a front-end developer.If you want to stop guessing, stop copying commands, and finally ship front-end applications with confidence—this book is for you.