"you are not expected to understand this"

Leading technologists, historians, and journalists reveal the stories behind the computer coding that touches all aspects of life—for better or worseFew of us give much thought to computer code or how it comes to be. The very word “code” makes it sound immutable or even inevitable. “You Are Not E...

A common-sense guide to ai engineering

Build robust LLM-powered apps, chatbots, and agents while mastering AI engineering principles that will help you outlast the tools and the hype.Want to build an LLM-powered app but don't know where to begin?  With this step-by-step guide, you can master the underlying principles of AI engineering...

Ai projects with raspberry pi

With this essential guide, you'll be up and running with your own Raspberry Pi-powered applications in no time!Combining Raspberry Pi hardware with artificial intelligence gives you the power to create all sorts of things: robots that can interact intelligently with their surroundings, games that...

An introduction to c & gui programming

The popular C programming language is used for a huge range of applications, from the tiny microcontrollers used in toasters and watches up to complete operating systems. The first half of this book is an introduction to C, and covers the basics of writing simple command-line programs. The second...

Beyond vibe coding

Database internals

Experiment with the sense hat

Space exploration is fascinating and inspiring for children and adults alike. With the tiny Raspberry Pi computer helping to change the world little by little, it was only a matter of time before it went into space to help out there as well. The Raspberry Pi Sense HAT aids two Raspberry Pi comput...

Fundamentals of software engineering

What do you need to know to be a successful software engineer? Undergraduate curricula and bootcamps may teach the fundamentals of algorithms and writing code, but they rarely cover topics vital to your career advancement. With this practical book, you'll learn the skills you need to succeed and ...

Hackers

Head first javascript programming

Head first software architecture

Introducing python

Stuck in a coding conundrum? Whether you're an advanced beginner, an intermediate developer, or a curious newcomer, the complexities of coding can often feel like a labyrinth with no exit. With Python, however, you can start writing real code quickly—but where should you start? In this updated t...

Javascript: the definitive guide

Learning go

Middle tech

Why software isn’t perfect, as seen through the stories of software developers at a run-of-the-mill tech companyContrary to much of the popular discourse, not all technology is seamless and awesome; some of it is simply “good enough.” In Middle Tech, Paula Bialski offers an ethnographic study of ...

Practical vim

Process over magic: beyond vibe coding

How do the best developers amplify their abilities with AI? It’s not magic. It’s process.Vibe coding: point your AI buddy at a problem and let it churn out thousands of lines of code.That’s a recipe for disaster—like using autocomplete to write your entire next email.Instead, treat AI assistants ...

Python practice lab

A guide to learning basic programming by writing fun, working programs that gradually become more complexThis classroom-tested, workbook-style text teaches basic programming by guiding readers to write Python programs that mimic interactive chatbots. Unlike textbooks with opaque examples explaine...

Raspberry pi 3 in easy steps

Raspberry Pi 3 in Easy Steps starts with the basic components you’ll need, setting up the system and logging into the console. Then, in easy steps, it introduces you to the Raspbian operating system that is optimized for the Raspberry Pi. You'll learn how to customize the look and feel of your s...

Responsible software engineering

Simple electronics with gpio zero

There are many things that distinguish Raspberry Pi from other computers. The GPIO header might just be the most significant of them all — it allows you to connect electronic components to your Raspberry Pi and control them with code you've written yourself.The most popular programming language f...

Sparks for innovation

Maciej Ryś—a hackathon leader and scholar with extensive experience in the field—offers a step-by-step guide to organizing successful hackathons and understanding their dynamics.

Statistical and thermal physics

A completely revised edition that combines a comprehensive coverage of statistical and thermal physics with enhanced computational tools, accessibility, and active learning activities to meet the needs of today's students and educatorsThis revised and expanded edition of Statistical and Thermal P...

The delicate art of brute force

Using everyday computational power to tackle complex—and seemingly unsolvable—math problemsConfronted by a math problem of seemingly impenetrable difficulty, what can you do? In The Delicate Art of Brute Force, Paul Nahin shows how even if you can’t solve such a problem, you can still get an answ...

The effective software engineer

The software engineering landscape is constantly evolving, and the demands on engineers intensify with each technological and methodological shift. In such an environment, being a good coder isn't enough—true effectiveness goes beyond technical skills. This book is designed as a guide for indivi...

The engineering executive's primer

The ray tracer challenge

The spatial grasp model

The Spatial Grasp Model suggests uses beyond the theoretical, including the examination of hurricanes and forest fires. Investigating group behaviour of ocean animals, discovery of unknown terrain features, and path-findings in large transport networks truly demonstrates the real-world applicatio...

Think python

Tidy first?

Work pray code

How tech giants are reshaping spirituality to serve their religion of peak productivitySilicon Valley is known for its lavish perks, intense work culture, and spiritual gurus. Work Pray Code explores how tech companies are bringing religion into the workplace in ways that are replacing traditiona...