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  1. Claude Code Handbook for Software Engineers
    Claude Code Handbook for Software Engineers
    An Engineering Reference for Agentic Development
    Steve Publications

    Go beyond the basics of Claude Code with a practical engineering reference built for real-world development. Explore architecture, workflows, security, team adoption and advanced agentic patterns, with concrete commands and working examples throughout. Learn how to use Claude Code effectively, reliably and safely in professional software projects.

  2. Web Development with FastAPI
    Web Development with FastAPI
    Build Modern, Production-Ready APIs and Web Applications with Python
    Steve Publications

    Build fast, modern web applications with Python and FastAPI. Starting with your first endpoint, you’ll develop a real application step by step while learning databases, authentication, WebSockets, testing, Docker and deployment. By the end, you’ll know how to turn Python code into secure, production-ready systems.

  3. HTMX in Practice
    HTMX in Practice
    Building Dynamic Web Interfaces with Server-Driven Frontend Development
    Steve Publications

    HTMX is redefining modern web development by making it possible to build dynamic, interactive applications with the power of HTML and server-driven design. HTMX in Practice shows you how to build fast, maintainable web interfaces with practical examples and production-ready techniques.

  4. Building Local AI Systems in 2026
    Building Local AI Systems in 2026
    A Complete Guide To LLMs, RAG, Agents, Vector Databases and Production-Grade Inference Infrastructure
    Steve Publications

    This book is a practical guide to building and running local AI systems in 2026. Learn how to choose hardware, run modern LLMs, build RAG pipelines and AI agents, and deploy secure, efficient infrastructure while keeping full control of your models and data.

  5. Make Bugs (nearly) Impossible
    Make Bugs (nearly) Impossible
    Resisting human and AI slop in an LLM age.
    Jason Turner

    With the advent of LLMs and AI coding assistants, we are generating code at an ever-accelerating rate. How do we manage this influx of code without getting fatigued and overwhelmed? How do we ensure coding standards are maintained? What practices and tools can we put in place to amplify our efforts while not introducing more bugs?

  6. The Art of Max for Live
    The Art of Max for Live
    Dive into Max to master Max for Live and push the limits of Ableton Live
    Julien Bayle

    Unlock the full power of Ableton Live with Max for Live.This comprehensive guide teaches you how to create your own instruments, effects, generators, and interfaces, while diving into the rich Max environment. Learn to take full control of Live through the Live Object Model (LOM), and build your Live MIDI Tools to design your own creative workflow. A unique springboard to push your creative boundaries and transform Live into a fully customized sonic laboratory.(Version française disponible)

  7. Building a Universal Machine
    Building a Universal Machine
    A Hands-on Introduction to Computability
    Tomas Tulka

    From the foundations of computing to the construction of electronic devices, this book attempts to build an easy-to-cross bridge between theory and practice, model and reality, thought and object.

  8. Agile Technical Practices Distilled
    Agile Technical Practices Distilled
    A Journey Toward Mastering Software Design
    Pedro Moreira Santos, Marco Consolaro, and Alessandro Di Gioia

    This is a book on Agile technical practices, principles and values. The readers will first learn individual practices (TDD, Refactoring, Pair Programming, simple design and more). Afterwards they will focus on principles of Software Design, their relationships and systemic reasons, ending with a business oriented and sociotechnical perspective.

  9. TYPO3 CMS Certified Integrator (English)
    TYPO3 CMS Certified Integrator (English)
    Exam Study Guide for the Official TCCI Certification of the TYPO3 Association
    Michael Schams

    This book is the ideal study guide for the official TCCI certification by the TYPO3 Association. The revised and updated 5th edition contains 250 example questions and detailed explanations of which answers are correct and why. Simply the perfect choice for every TYPO3 integrator to prepare for the test and master the exam!

  10. Engineering Software Systems in the AI Era
    Engineering Software Systems in the AI Era
    Architecture, Design, Quality, Scale & Intelligent Development
    Mohammad Kamrul Hassan

    The Future of Software Engineering Has Arrived.AI can now write code, generate tests, analyze requirements, explain systems, assist with debugging, and automate increasingly complex engineering tasks.But building great software has never been just about writing code.How do you design the right architecture?How do you build systems that remain secure and reliable at scale?How do you integrate AI without sacrificing quality, privacy, or control?How do you use AI to make engineers more effective without replacing engineering judgment?Engineering Software Systems in the AI Era explores these questions and provides a practical framework for designing, building, testing, securing, deploying, operating, and evolving modern software systems.Inside, you will explore:Modern software architecture and system designCloud-native and scalable systemsData architecture and intelligent data systemsAI engineering and AI-native applicationsCybersecurity and privacy by designSoftware quality and reliabilityDevOps, DevSecOps, and continuous deliveryObservability and production engineeringAI-augmented software developmentAI agents and intelligent engineering workflowsPlatform engineeringTechnical debt and engineering strategyAI governance and risk managementTechnical leadership in the AI eraThe future of software engineeringThe central message is simple:AI may make software development faster. Engineering makes software better.Learn how to combine the power of artificial intelligence with the discipline of software engineering to build systems that are secure, scalable, reliable, intelligent, maintainable, and ready for the future.

  11. Rust for Javascript Developers
    Rust for Javascript Developers
    A Practical Guide to Systems Programming for the Web Developer
    Dwayne Charrington

    Learn Rust the fast way, by mapping it to the JavaScript you already know. Go from ownership and traits to building a CLI, an Axum web server, a SQLx database layer, and WebAssembly modules you can call straight from JavaScript.

  12. The C++ Standard Library
    The C++ Standard Library
    What every professional C++ programmer should know about the C++ standard library.
    Rainer Grimm

    With the current C++23 standard, C++ has many libraries to offer. My book's key idea is to give you concise the necessary information for all C++ standard libraries.The book is an improved version of my German book C++ Standardbibliothek published by O'Reilly. Persian version

  13. The Software Developers’ Guidebook
    The Software Developers’ Guidebook
    A Collection of Modern Engineering Practices
    David Farley and Bernard McCarty (Editor)

    A practical handbook packed with real-world advice to help you write better code, adopt effective developer habits, and build great software.

  14. Learn Vim
    Learn Vim
    The Smart Way
    Igor Irianto

    The best place to learn Vim is Vim. Both vimtutor and the help file have everything you ever need. However, the average user needs something more than vimtutor and less than the help file. Learn-Vim is an opinionated guide to learn the most useful parts of Vim in the least time possible. If you want to learn Vim and Vimscript, this is for you.

  15. Learn Vim
    Learn Vim
    The Smart Way
    Igor Irianto

    The best place to learn Vim is Vim. Both vimtutor and the help file have everything you ever need. However, the average user needs something more than vimtutor and less than the help file. Learn-Vim is an opinionated guide to learn the most useful parts of Vim in the least time possible. If you want to learn Vim and Vimscript, this is for you.