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  • The Hard Thing About Hard Things

    Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers

    by Ben Horowitz ...
    Ben Horowitz, cofounder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz and one of Silicon Valley’s most respected and experienced entrepreneurs, offers essential leadership advice on building and running a startup—practical wisdom for managing the toughest problems business school doesn’t cover, based on his popular ben’s blog.While many people talk about how great it is to start a business, very ... Read more

    R382,82

  • Attachments

    Is there such a thing as love before first sight? The romantic comedy we all need to read in 2026

    by Rainbow Rowell ...
    'Heartwarming, romantic and great fun' CLOSEREveryone in the newsroom knows that somebody is monitoring their emails, but Beth and Jennifer don't believe anyone would read their never-ending conversations. But Lincoln does, it's his job, and Beth and Jennifer's hilarious, no-holds-barred emails are the best part of his day.The only problem is he's starting to fall in love with Beth, and yet she ... Read more

    R203,77

  • Making Things Happen

    Mastering Project Management

    by Scott Berkun ...
    In the updated edition of this critically acclaimed and bestselling book, Microsoft project veteran Scott Berkun offers a collection of essays on field-tested philosophies and strategies for defining, leading, and managing projects. Each essay distills complex concepts and challenges into practical nuggets of useful advice, and the new edition now adds more value for leaders and managers of ... Read more

    R575,56

  • The Mythical Man-Month, Anniversary Edition: Essays On Software Engineering

    Essays on Software Engineering

    by Frederick P. Brooks Jr. ...
    Few books on software project management have been as influential and timeless as The Mythical Man-Month. With a blend of software engineering facts and thought-provoking opinions, Fred Brooks offers insight for anyone managing complex projects. These essays draw from his experience as project manager for the IBM System/360 computer family and then for OS/360, its massive software system. Now, 20 ... Read more

    R619,84

  • How to Avoid a Climate Disaster

    The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need

    by Bill Gates ...
    In this urgent, authoritative book, Bill Gates sets out a wide-ranging, practical - and accessible - plan for how the world can get to zero greenhouse gas emissions in time to avoid a climate catastrophe.Bill Gates has spent a decade investigating the causes and effects of climate change. With the help of experts in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, political science, and ... Read more

    R239,19

  • Essential Scrum: A Practical Guide to the Most Popular Agile Process

    A Practical Guide to the Most Popular Agile Process

    by Kenneth S. Rubin ...
    Series series Addison-Wesley Signature Series (Cohn)
    A Practical Guide to the Most Popular Agile ProcessThe Single-Source, Comprehensive Guide to Scrum for All Team Members, Managers, and ExecutivesIf you want to use Scrum to develop innovative products and services that delight your customers, Essential Scrum is the complete, single-source reference you’ve been searching for. Leading Scrum coach and trainer Kenny Rubin illuminates the values, ... Read more

    R708,39

  • Android 4 Development: From Eclipse to End User

    by Jason Suptic ...
    Are you ready to create your first Android App now? If so, this book is for you. Whether you are a veteran programmer or a beginner, this book will help you learn Android development by examples, pictures, and explanations. This is an introduction to both Eclipse and Android Development Tools (ADT) through building a complete app. Windows™ is the operating system used during the writing of this ... Read more

    R49,83

  • Coders

    Who They Are, What They Think and How They Are Changing Our World

    by Clive Thompson ...
    From revolution on Twitter to romance on Tinder, we live in a world constructed of code – and coders are the ones who built it for us.In Coders, acclaimed tech writer Clive Thompson offers an illuminating reckoning with the most powerful tribe in the world today, computer programmers, asking who they are, how they think, and what should give us pause. Along the way, Thompson ponders the morality ... Read more

    R275,07

  • Analysis Without Paralysis

    12 Tools to Make Better Strategic Decisions

    by Babette E. Bensoussan, Craig S. Fleisher ...
    Since the publication of the original edition, the importance of interpreting business data has become mission critical for professionals in all types of businesses.  These professionals have discovered the benefits of business analysis to address their organizations most crucial strategic and tactical challenges.  The Second Edition of this successful guide to business analysis, shows readers how ... Read more

    R493,22

  • VBA Bible: Save Your Time with VBA

    5 Quality VBA Books In One Package!

    by Andrei Besedin ...
    VBA BIBLE: SAVE YOUR TIME WITH VBA: 5 QUALITY VBA BOOKS IN ONE PACKAGE!As you already know, VBA stands for Visual Basic for Applications. It is considered to be the most powerful feature the Microsoft Excel offers it, users. It gives you the opportunity to do what simple formulas find difficult to do. Maybe you now have a good knowledge of some excel formulas and thinking of taking a step further ... Read more

    R134,31

  • Software Craftsman, The

    Professionalism, Pragmatism, Pride

    by Sandro Mancuso ...
    Series series Robert C. Martin Series
    Be a Better Developer and Deliver Better CodeDespite advanced tools and methodologies, software projects continue to fail. Why? Too many organizations still view software development as just another production line. Too many developers feel that way, too—and they behave accordingly.In The Software Craftsman: Professionalism, Pragmatism, Pride, Sandro Mancuso offers a better and more fulfilling ... Read more

    R430,32

  • The Elements of Computing Systems, second edition

    Building a Modern Computer from First Principles

    by Noam Nisan, Shimon Schocken ...
    A new and extensively revised edition of a popular textbook used in universities, coding boot camps, hacker clubs, and online courses.The best way to understand how computers work is to build one from scratch, and this textbook leads learners through twelve chapters and projects that gradually build the hardware platform and software hierarchy for a simple but powerful computer system. In the ... Read more

    R885,49

  • Code

    The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software

    by Charles Petzold ...
    The classic guide to how computers work, updated with new chapters and interactive graphics"For me, Code was a revelation. It was the first book about programming that spoke to me. It started with a story, and it built up, layer by layer, analogy by analogy, until I understood not just the Code, but the System. Code is a book that is as much about Systems Thinking and abstractions as it is about ... Read more

    R560,73

  • A Programmer's Guide to Computer Science

    A Virtual Degree for the Self-Taught Developer

    by William Springer ...
    Series Book 1 - A Programmer's Guide to Computer Science
    You know how to code......but is it enough?Do you feel left out when other programmers talk about asymptotic bounds?Have you failed a job interview because you don't know computer science?Volume one covers the most frequently referenced topics, including:- Algorithms and data structures- Graphs- Problem-solving techniques- Complexity theoryThe author, a senior developer at a major software company ... Read more

    R166,49

  • Cleanroom Software Engineering

    Technology and Process

    by Stacy J. Prowell, Carmen J. Trammell, Richard C. Linger, Jesse H. Poore ...
    Cleanroom software engineering is a process for developing and certifying high-reliability software. Combining theory-based engineering technologies in project management, incremental development, software specification and design, correctness verification, and statistical quality certification, the Cleanroom process answers today's call for more reliable software and provides methods for more ... Read more

    R537,27

  • Learning Python

    by Mark Lutz, David Ascher ...
    Portable, powerful, and a breeze to use, Python is the popular open source object-oriented programming language used for both standalone programs and scripting applications. Python is considered easy to learn, but there's no quicker way to mastery of the language than learning from an expert teacher. This edition of Learning Python puts you in the hands of two expert teachers, Mark Lutz and David ... Read more

    R376,50

  • Peopleware

    Productive Projects and Teams

    by Tom DeMarco, Tim Lister ...
    Few books in computing have had as profound an influence on software management as Peopleware. The unique insight of this longtime best seller is that the major issues of software development are human, not technical. They’re not easy issues; but solve them, and you’ll maximize your chances of success.“Peopleware has long been one of my two favorite books on software engineering. Its underlying ... Read more

    R619,84

  • Game Programming Patterns

    by Robert Nystrom ...
    The biggest challenge facing many game programmers is completing their game. Most game projects fizzle out, overwhelmed by the complexity of their own code. Game Programming Patterns tackles that exact problem. Based on years of experience in shipped AAA titles, this book collects proven patterns to untangle and optimize your game, organized as independent recipes so you can pick just the patterns ... Read more

    R400,27 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Extreme Programming Explained

    Embrace Change

    by Kent Beck, Cynthia Andres ...
    Accountability. Transparency. Responsibility. These are not words that are often applied to software development.In this completely revised introduction to Extreme Programming (XP), Kent Beck describes how to improve your software development by integrating these highly desirable concepts into your daily development process.The first edition of Extreme Programming Explained is a classic. It won ... Read more

    R634,56

  • Head First Java

    by Kathy Sierra, Bert Bates, Trisha Gee ...
    What will you learn from this book?Head First Java is a complete learning experience in Java and object-oriented programming. With this book, you'll learn the Java language with a unique method that goes beyond how-to manuals and helps you become a great programmer. Through puzzles, mysteries, and soul-searching interviews with famous Java objects, you'll quickly get up to speed on Java's ... Read more

    R1 155,51

  • The Clean Coder: A Code of Conduct for Professional Programmers

    A Code of Conduct for Professional Programmers

    by Robert C. Martin ...
    Series series Robert C. Martin Series
    Programmers who endure and succeed amidst swirling uncertainty and nonstop pressure share a common attribute: They care deeply about the practice of creating software. They treat it as a craft. They are professionals.In The Clean Coder: A Code of Conduct for Professional Programmers, legendary software expert Robert C. Martin introduces the disciplines, techniques, tools, and practices of true ... Read more

    R634,56

  • Working Effectively with Legacy Code

    by Michael Feathers ...
    Series series Robert C. Martin Series
    Get more out of your legacy systems: more performance, functionality, reliability, and manageabilityIs your code easy to change? Can you get nearly instantaneous feedback when you do change it? Do you understand it? If the answer to any of these questions is no, you have legacy code, and it is draining time and money away from your development efforts.In this book, Michael Feathers offers start-to ... Read more

    R914,93

  • Agile Testing

    A Practical Guide for Testers and Agile Teams

    by Lisa Crispin, Janet Gregory ...
    Series series Addison-Wesley Signature Series (Cohn)
    Testing is a key component of agile development. The widespread adoption of agile methods has brought the need for effective testing into the limelight, and agile projects have transformed the role of testers. Much of a tester’s function, however, remains largely misunderstood. What is the true role of a tester? Do agile teams actually need members with QA backgrounds? What does it really mean to ... Read more

    R855,93

  • Software Architecture: The Hard Parts

    Modern Trade-Off Analyses for Distributed Architectures

    by Neal Ford, Mark Richards, Pramod Sadalage, Zhamak Dehghani ...
    There are no easy decisions in software architecture. Instead, there are many hard parts--difficult problems or issues with no best practices--that force you to choose among various compromises. With this book, you'll learn how to think critically about the trade-offs involved with distributed architectures.Architecture veterans and practicing consultants Neal Ford, Mark Richards, Pramod Sadalage, ... Read more

    Was R1 155,51 Now R1 003,48