Summaries of books about Computers & Technology:
Who Owns the Future?
Jaron Lanier
The book presents a critical look at the digital economy, arguing that the current system disproportionately benefits tech giants at the expense of the broader workforce. It advocates for a new economic model where people are compensated for their data and contributions to the networked environment, ensuring a more equitable distribution of wealth in the information age.
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The Digital Doctor
Hope, Hype, and Harm at the Dawn of Medicine’s Computer Age
Robert M. Wachter
The book critically examines the transition to digital healthcare, exploring both the transformative potential and the challenges of electronic health records, telemedicine, and data-driven care. It delves into real-world cases, highlighting the complexities and unintended consequences that technology brings to patient care, doctor-patient relationships, and the future of medicine.
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The History of the Future
Oculus, Facebook, and the Revolution That Swept Virtual Reality
Blake J. Harris
The book chronicles the rise of Oculus VR and the development of their groundbreaking virtual reality headset, detailing the company's journey from a Kickstarter campaign to its acquisition by Facebook. It provides an insider's look at the personalities, technological breakthroughs, and business deals that shaped the modern virtual reality landscape.
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Clean Agile
Back to Basics
Martin Robert C.
The book revisits the foundational principles of Agile software development, advocating for simplicity, communication, feedback, and courage. It emphasizes the importance of technical discipline, good design, and the original intent behind Agile methods, urging professionals to strip away unnecessary complexities and focus on delivering quality software.
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Implementing Domain-Driven Design
Vernon Vaughn
The book provides a comprehensive guide to applying the principles of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) in software projects, offering practical advice, strategies, and real-world examples to effectively model complex business scenarios and integrate DDD with modern architectural patterns. It covers topics such as bounded contexts, the ubiquitous language, and various DDD building blocks, aiming to equip developers and architects with the knowledge to design and implement maintainable, domain-centric systems.
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Where Wizards Stay Up Late
The Origins Of The Internet
Matthew Lyon|Katie Hafner
The book chronicles the development of the internet, detailing the contributions of the visionary scientists and engineers at ARPA who laid the groundwork for the digital revolution. It explores the creation of ARPANET, the challenges overcome, and the key figures like Vint Cerf and Robert Kahn who played pivotal roles in the early stages of internet history.
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Building Microservices
Sam Newman
The book provides a comprehensive guide to designing, building, and maintaining microservices architectures, covering principles, technologies, and methodologies. It addresses challenges such as service decomposition, data integration, and continuous delivery, offering practical advice and real-world examples.
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User Stories Applied
For Agile Software Development
Cohn Mike
The book provides a comprehensive guide to writing user stories, which are short, simple descriptions of a feature told from the perspective of the user who desires the new capability. It covers the principles of user stories, including gathering requirements, prioritizing, and managing them within the framework of Agile software development methodologies.
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3D Printing Failures
2022 Edition: How to Diagnose and Repair ALL Desktop 3D Printing Issues
Sean Aranda
The book serves as a comprehensive guide for troubleshooting and fixing common problems encountered in desktop 3D printing. It provides detailed explanations of potential failures, diagnostic strategies, and step-by-step repair techniques to help users maintain and improve their 3D printing results.
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Technopoly
The Surrender of Culture to Technology
Neil Postman
The book critiques the dominance of technology in society, arguing that it undermines human values, traditions, and social institutions. It explores the consequences of living in a culture where technology is idolized and dictates the direction of our civilization, often at the expense of critical thinking and meaningful discourse.
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