Software Engineering

Run powerful AI models directly in the browser with no servers and no cloud dependencies. LiteRT.js teaches you how to build fast, private, and production-ready machine learning applications using WebAssembly, WebGPU, and WebNN, with practical examples and performance-focused techniques throughout.

Learn how to build intelligent, production-ready AI agents with the OpenAI Agents SDK. Through practical Python examples and step by step guidance, you'll master everything from the fundamentals to advanced multi-agent workflows, tools, and deployment.

Build intelligent AI applications with LangChain using practical, production-ready Python examples. From intelligent agents and retrieval-augmented generation to scalable deployment and observability, this book equips you with the skills and architectural understanding needed to create reliable, real-world LLM-powered systems.

The Linux ext4 filesystem is one of the world's most widely used filesystems, but its internal design is often difficult to understand. This book provides a practical, implementation-focused guide to ext4, covering its on-disk structures, algorithms, and core subsystems with detailed explanations, production-quality code, and references to the Linux kernel source.

Google Chrome is far more than a web browser. It is a highly engineered platform that executes untrusted code, renders modern web applications, and securely connects billions of users to the internet. This book explores the architecture, internals, and engineering decisions that make Chrome one of the most sophisticated software systems ever built.

Programming Ideas is an extensive collection of fun and fascinating programming projects for intermediate to advanced programmers. It closes the gap between introductory programming books and computer science textbooks by showing you how to solve a wide range of practical problems, from drawing fractals to compressing files and computing Pi, and carefully explains both the required algorithms and techniques as well as the resulting programs.

Master Kotlin from the ground up with a practical guide that takes you from core language fundamentals to advanced development techniques. Packed with clear explanations, real-world examples, and modern best practices, this book helps you build clean, efficient, and maintainable applications with confidence.

Master Linux C programming with a practical guide that takes you from core C fundamentals to advanced systems programming. Learn through real, compilable examples covering system calls, threads, networking, and modern Linux APIs to build robust, high-performance software.

Build smarter AI systems that go beyond the limits of large language models. Retrieval-Augmented Generation is a practical guide to designing, implementing, and scaling RAG applications with modern retrieval techniques, vector databases, and real-world deployment strategies.

Transform the way you think about code with Clojure. From your first expression to professional application design, The Clojure Programming Journey reveals the power of functional programming, immutability, and elegant software architecture. Build lasting skills in a language designed for simplicity, clarity, and mastery.

Build reliable, scalable software with The Professional’s Guide to Elixir. Learn functional programming, BEAM concurrency, OTP fault tolerance, metaprogramming, and modern web development with Phoenix and LiveView. This book gives you the practical knowledge to create systems that scale and stay resilient.

Master Scala from the ground up with a practical guide to modern programming. Scala Masterclass takes you from core concepts and functional programming to advanced patterns, type systems, concurrency, and real-world design techniques. Build the skills to write elegant, scalable, and maintainable Scala applications with confidence.

Haskell Unlocked is a practical journey from the fundamentals of functional programming to advanced, production-ready Haskell. Learn to harness pure functions, powerful types, and modern abstractions to build elegant, reliable, and scalable software.

Master modern PHP from the ground up with this comprehensive guide to PHP 8.x. From basic syntax and variables to advanced features such as fibers, intersection types, and memory management, this book combines practical examples, real-world insights, and hands-on exercises to help you develop expert-level PHP skills and a deep understanding of the language itself.

Swift 6, iOS 27, and Apple's rapidly evolving ecosystem are reshaping how modern applications are built. iOS Development with Swift 6 is a practical guide for experienced iOS engineers, covering scalable architecture, concurrency, modularization, testing, security, AI integration, and the engineering trade-offs behind production-ready applications that can evolve for years to come.