Books

This is the Elite Insights for 2026 edition.Never know which blockchain or crypto project to focus on or invest in? With so many projects out there, where do you start?! This guide helps you to make an educated decision, not a decision on a whim because someone said: "Hey, you gotta get in to this cool new crypto, it's pumping!" This book covers many blockchains both technically and comparatively, describing Bitcoin, Ethereum, Kaspa, Kadena, Algorand, Saito, Pulsechain, Solana, Sei, Bittensor and Nano. This book also asks the tough questions unveiling interesting insights:Does the Blockchain Trilemma really exist? Is the Trilemma a technological problem or an economic problem?Is there confusion on the definition of decentralisation? Is it better to focus on openness and non-excludability?Are the incentive mechanisms in many blockchains broken? Should all budget be focused on security, what about scalability and decentralisation?What is fee recycling attack? Which blockchain solves it? This is not just a guide; it's a roadmap for those seeking a deeper understanding of the technological nuances that differentiate blockchains.

The Go Programming Cookbook covers a wide range of topics, from the basics of Go syntax and core ideas to more advanced subjects like concurrency, networking, and microservices design. Building a Go development environment, learning the fundamentals of Go constructs, and mastering the art of Go Module dependency management are all covered.

Most people use HTTP daily, but few understand its inner workings.This "Build Your Own X" book dives deep,teaching basics from scratch for a clearer understanding of the tools and tech we rely on.Network programming.Protocols & communication.HTTP in detail.WebSocket & concurrency.

Cloud computing and network administration have gone a long way, and I am both excited and amazed by this fact as I sit down to write this book. This book is my attempt to explain the world of service meshes with a deep dive into Linkerd in the possible smallest book size, and is the result of countless hours spent in demystifying complex systems.

This book is superior, teaching administrators and developers to automate, optimize, and innovate using PowerShell. The book covers debugging, creating efficient loops, error handling, and the complexities of remote network management. You will learn to engage, code, experiment, and learn from real-world circumstances throughout this book.

Dive into 'Node-OPCUA' and explore the world of industrial protocols with the author's proven recipes. Learn how to build exceptional OPC UA clients and servers through hands-on examples, elevating your industrial programming expertise from basic to advanced levels. This guide is key to mastering Node-OPCUA in JavaScript and TypeScript.

This book was designed with the novice Python programmer and/or information technology professional who doesn't have programming experience, but wants or needs to learn Python to do jobs or tasks related to the programming language. If you need to learn Python for tasks such as data scrubbing, network automation, web development, etc.

This book explains how you can build a secure and scalable networking environment for your applications running in Microsoft Azure. Besides a basic introduction to Microsoft Azure, the book explains various solutions for Virtual Machines Internet Access, connectivity, security, and scalability perspectives.

It delves into algorithms and databases, the meat and potatoes of back-end development. It explains how various algorithms can be used to simplify difficult problems, enhance functionality, and streamline the code. The book delves into CRUD operations and dives into ins and outs of building and utilizing APIs, with a focus on the gRPC framework.

Many cyber-pros wish this book existed when they were first starting out.Are you looking to enhance your knowledge and become a more proficient cybersecurity engineer? Or perhaps you are new to the field and eager to learn the fundamentals?

The book then guides readers through Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), detailing their importance, functioning, and distinct types of VPNs. It explores wireless networking and asynchronous programming, providing clear illustrations of WiFi, Bluetooth, and Zigbee setup using C++. It covers critical wireless standards and security protocols.

"Python Networking 101" is designed to provide readers with the skills required to excel as a network administrators. The practical approach and real-world examples ensure readers can implement the techniques learned in their professional careers.

With "Mastering Python Network Automation," you can streamline container orchestration, configuration management, and resilient networking with Python and its libraries, allowing you to emerge as a skilled network engineer or a strong DevOps professional

From setting up a network automation environment to automating configuration management and working with containers and container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes, the book covers a wide range of topics.

This book provides a one-stop solution for all of your network administration needs, with comprehensive coverage of automation, security, containerization, monitoring, and performance testing.