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This friendly guide teaches you how to apply common algorithms to the practical problems you face every day as a programmer. You'll start with sorting and searching and, as you build up your skills in thinking algorithmically, you'll tackle more complex concerns such as data compression and artificial intelligence. This accesible introduction is suitable for self-taught programmers, engineers, or anyone who wants to brush up on algorithms. Each carefully presented example includes helpful diagrams and fully annotated code samples in Python.

Are you ready to turn your gaming passion into reality? This book is your ultimate guide to mastering Godot game development. No prior experience needed! Dive into the exciting world of Godot and learn step-by-step how to design captivating 2D and 3D environments, program engaging gameplay mechanics, and create stunning visual effects. Imagine building your dream games and impressing friends and potential employers with your skills. This book series equips you with the essential knowledge and hands-on practice to become a confident Godot developer. Don't miss out on this opportunity!

The productivity revolution is here, and most people are missing it. While others treat ChatGPT-5 like a fancy search engine, smart entrepreneurs and creators are using it to reclaim 15-20 hours per week through systematic automation. This isn't about getting better answers—it's about delegating entire workflows to an AI collaborator that never sleeps, never forgets, and gets smarter every day.

Everything you need to know about Retrieval Augmented Generation in one human-friendly guide. Augmented Generation (or RAG) enhances an LLM’s available data by adding context from an external knowledge base, so it can answer accurately about proprietary content, recent information, and even live conversations. RAG is powerful, and with A Simple Guide to Retrieval Augmented Generation, it’s also easy to understand and implement!

This program is read by the author and includes a bonus interview with the author. “Engaging and entertaining, this work is essential listening for anyone following the potentially explosive development of AI.” —AudioFile Shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Nonfiction A riveting story...

From first principles to production-ready code, "Latency" teaches you how to make your software faster at every layer of the stack. You’ll learn what latency really is, how it differs from bandwidth, and why it matters for user experience. Then, guided by practical examples, you’ll apply Little’s Law, design lock-free algorithms, and architect caching systems that scale. You’ll discover how your code runs differently on distributed systems, databases, and operating systems, and understand the common latency-causing issues in each situation.

Python is one of the easiest coding languages to master because it bases itself on the English language. Intuitive and simple, anyone can get started with programming in Python, almost overnight! It can even jumpstart your hobby or career in tech, taking you places you never thought you could go. And this is where this book comes into play… it’s your launchpad into the phenomenal world of Python programming.

Ever tried learning Python, only to get lost in tutorials that feel too technical, too fast, or just plain confusing? You're not alone. This friendly, step-by-step beginner's guide makes Python simple, practical, and surprisingly fun even if you've never written a single line of code. With 35+ hands-on exercises and 6 real world projects, you'll go from complete beginner to confident Python programmer. No tech background required. Just 10 minutes a day.

You probably don’t need a collection of specialty databases. Just use Postgres instead! Written for application developers and database pros, “Just Use Postgres!” shows you how to get the most out of the powerful Postgres database.

Artificial Intelligence is transforming how we work, create, and communicate - but the secret to harnessing its full potential lies in one skill: prompt and context engineering.

Want to learn Python without feeling lost, overwhelmed, or stuck staring at confusing code? Python is one of the best programming languages for beginners because it is simple, powerful, and used everywhere—from websites and automation to data, AI, apps, and real tech careers. Python Programming for Beginners gives you a clear, step-by-step path to learning coding from the ground up, even if you have never written a single line of code before.

Big Data teaches you to build big data systems using an architecture designed specifically to capture and analyze web-scale data. This book presents the Lambda Architecture, a scalable, easy-to-understand approach that can be built and run by a small team. You'll explore the theory of big data systems and how to implement them in practice. In addition to discovering a general framework for processing big data, you'll learn specific technologies like Hadoop, Storm, and NoSQL databases.

Have you always been interested in the world of programming? If you want to learn the programming languages for beginners or the professional hacking techniques, then this is the perfect audiobook for you. This audiobook includes: SQL Computer Programming for Beginners, Python for Beginners, Kali Linux and Hacking with Kali Linux.

When you need a language model to respond accurately and quickly about a specific field of knowledge, the sprawling capacity of an LLM may hurt more than it helps. This book teaches you to build generative AI models optimized for specific fields.

Reactive Design Patterns is a clearly written guide for building message-driven distributed systems that are resilient, responsive, and elastic. In this book you'll find patterns for messaging, flow control, resource management, and concurrency, along with practical issues like test-friendly designs. All patterns include concrete examples using Scala and Akka.

Brought to you by Penguin. Why should we learn more than one language? Can it change the way we think? Does it have the power to transform how we see the world? You may think you speak only one language. In fact, your mind is interpreting multiple codes of communication. Some people speak...

Does your child seem to understand much more than he can say? Does he struggle to say words that other kids his age say effortlessly? If so, he may have childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), a neurological, motor-based speech disorder which is characterized by difficulty planning and organizing the...

Master the foundational concepts of computer science without drowning in heavy coding jargon or confusing tech syntax. Whether you are upskilling during your morning commute or just curious about how digital landscapes operate, this friendly, accessible guide translates machine logic into...

C# in Depth, Third Edition updates the best-selling second edition to cover the features of C# 5, including the challenges of writing maintainable asynchronous code. It preserves the uniquely insightful look into the tricky areas and dusty corners of C# that only expert Jon Skeet can provide.

Are you aware that C is one of the most popular and commonly-used programming languages today? Did you know many expert developers have started learning C in order to become knowledgeable in computer programming? Do you want a simple way to understand step-by-step actions to learning C programming, while skipping all the technical jargon so many learners fear in programming? If you are having doubts about learning the language, do not! C is actually easy to learn. Compared to C++, C is much simpler!