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The Developer Relations Playbook
This book is a practical, insightful guide into the growing discipline of Developer Relations (DevRel), an intersection of marketing, engineering, community building, and empathy. I chose this book because the field of DevRel is no longer a niche. It’s becoming essential for tech …
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A few years ago, I found myself increasingly drawn into the world of AI engineering, especially with the rise of foundation models like GPT, BERT, and Stable Diffusion. These models were no longer just research curiosities they were powering real-world applications at an unprecedented scale. When I came across AI …
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Mastering OpenTelemetry and Observability
In the fast-paced era of cloud-native systems and distributed architectures, maintaining visibility and reliability across complex infrastructures has become crucial. This led me to explore Mastering OpenTelemetry and Observability by Steve Flanders. The book is a deep dive …
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Intro To Python Programming: Beginners Guide Series
As a parent and mentor, I’m always on the lookout for resources to inspire and educate young minds. My son recently expressed an interest in learning Python, and I also help kids at a coding club take their first steps into programming. These two motivations led me to …
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Multi-Cloud Mastery: Architecting Secure and Scalable Kubernetes Systems and Infrastructures
While managing my own projects that rely on Kubernetes clusters, I often encountered challenges involving scalability, security, and cost optimisation across various cloud providers. These obstacles made me curious about how …
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Platform Engineering: A Guide for Technical, Product, and People Leaders
When I first came across the idea of platform engineering, I realised how critical it is for scaling organisations to manage shared infrastructure and tools effectively. Camille Fournier and Ian Nowland's Platform Engineering goes beyond theory, …
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20 Easy Raspberry Pi Projects
When I first discovered the Raspberry Pi, its versatility felt like a door to endless possibilities. 20 Easy Raspberry Pi Projects by Rui and Sara Santos exemplifies this sentiment by transforming this tiny computer into a toolkit for creativity. The book is packed with practical and …
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Python Basics: A Practical introduction to Python 3
When my son expressed interest in coding, it reignited my passion for introducing Python to others. This book, Python Basics: A Practical Introduction to Python 3, is now part of the "Code Club" learning list—a collection of resources aimed at helping …
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Implementing Service Level Objectives: A Practical Guide to SLIs, SLOs & Error Budgets
Reliability is a cornerstone of successful services, but how do we define and measure it effectively? Implementing Service Level Objectives by Alex Hidalgo provides a practical guide to adopting SLO-based approaches, allowing …
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GitHub For Dummies, 2nd Ed
GitHub has always been a cornerstone of my tinkering projects, whether it’s managing configurations or collaborating on open-source initiatives. When my son asked about contributing to coding projects, I thought of this book: GitHub For Dummies by Sarah Guthals. Its approachable style and …
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