Summaries of books about Computers & Technology:
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Dangers to Humanity
AI, U.S., China, Big Tech, Facial Recogniton, Drones, Smart Phones, IoT, 5G, Robotics, Cybernetics, & Bio-Digital Social Programming
The AI Organization|Cyrus Parsa
The book explores the potential risks and threats posed by artificial intelligence and related technologies, such as loss of privacy, autonomy, and the potential for mass surveillance and social control. It delves into the geopolitical implications of AI, particularly the competition between the U.S. and China, and the role of Big Tech companies in shaping a future where bio-digital convergence could impact human rights and freedoms.
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Everybody Has a Podcast
A How-to Guide from the First Family of Podcasting
Justin McElroy|Travis McElroy|Griffin McElroy
The book serves as a comprehensive guide to creating, launching, and sustaining a successful podcast, drawing on the authors' experiences as veteran podcasters. It covers technical aspects, content creation, and audience engagement, offering practical advice and humorous insights for both beginners and seasoned podcasters.
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Agile Estimating and Planning
Mike Cohn
The book provides a comprehensive guide to estimating the size and scope of software development projects in an agile context, and outlines strategies for planning iterations and releases while adapting to changing project requirements. It emphasizes the use of user stories, planning poker, and velocity to create realistic schedules that accommodate uncertainty and foster collaboration among team members.
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Coding For Dummies
Nikhil Abraham
The book serves as an introductory guide to the basics of computer programming, covering fundamental concepts, languages, and tools for beginners. It provides step-by-step instructions and practical examples to help readers understand coding principles and start writing their own programs.
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Monolith to Microservices
Evolutionary Patterns to Transform Your Monolith
Sam Newman
The book provides a comprehensive guide on transitioning from a monolithic architecture to a microservices approach, detailing strategies, patterns, and practical considerations for breaking down a large-scale legacy system into smaller, manageable services. It covers technical and organizational challenges, including decomposition techniques, database strategies, and team dynamics, to ensure a smooth and effective transformation.
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate Training Notes 2023
Fast-track your exam success with these ultimate cheat sheets for the SAA-C03 exam
Neal Davis
The book provides condensed study materials and key concepts necessary for passing the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate SAA-C03 exam. It includes summaries, diagrams, and tables to help candidates quickly review and remember cloud architecture principles, AWS services, and best practices.
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Microservices Patterns
With examples in Java
Chris Richardson
The book provides a comprehensive guide to designing, implementing, and deploying microservice architectures, using Java as the primary programming language for examples. It covers patterns for developing individual services, communication between services, and strategies for refactoring a monolithic system into a microservices-based application.
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Ansible for DevOps
Server and configuration management for humans
Jeff Geerling
The book provides a comprehensive guide to using Ansible for automating server setup, configuration, and management, making it easier for developers and sysadmins to maintain and deploy software. It covers fundamental concepts, practical examples, and best practices for using Ansible in various environments to streamline and scale IT infrastructure.
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Practical Malware Analysis
The Hands-On Guide to Dissecting Malicious Software
Michael Sikorski|Andrew Honig
The book provides a comprehensive guide to analyzing, reverse engineering, and diagnosing malware, including techniques for setting up a safe virtual environment and using tools to dissect binaries. It covers static and dynamic analysis, debugging, and understanding common malware behaviors, aimed at equipping readers with practical skills for defending against malicious software.
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Genius Makers
The Mavericks Who Brought A.I. to Google, Facebook, and the World
Cade Metz
The book chronicles the lives and work of the pioneering scientists and entrepreneurs who played pivotal roles in advancing artificial intelligence, leading to its widespread adoption by major tech companies. It delves into the behind-the-scenes stories of AI breakthroughs, the ethical dilemmas faced, and the impact of these technologies on society and the future.
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