Programming

Learn to think like a hacker to secure your own systems and data

Your smartphone, laptop, and desktop computer are more important to your life and business than ever before. On top of making your life easier and more productive, they hold sensitive information that should remain private. Luckily for all of us, anyone can learn powerful data privacy and security techniques to keep the bad guys on the outside where they belong.

Hacking For Dummies takes you on an easy-to-follow cybersecurity voyage that will teach you the essentials of vulnerability and penetration testing so that you can find the holes in your network before the bad guys exploit them. You will learn to secure your Wi-Fi networks, lock down your latest Windows 11 installation, understand the security implications of remote work, and much more.

You’ll find out how to:

• Stay on top of the latest security weaknesses that could affect your business’s security setup
• Use freely available testing tools to “penetration test” your network’s security
• Use ongoing security checkups to continually ensure that your data is safe from hackers

Perfect for small business owners, IT and security professionals, and employees who work remotely, Hacking For Dummies is a must-have resource for anyone who wants to keep their data safe.

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If you’ve got incredible iOS ideas, get this book and bring them to life!

iOS 7 represents the most significant update to Apple’s mobile operating system since the first iPhone was released, and even the most seasoned app developers are looking for information on how to take advantage of the latest iOS 7 features in their app designs. That’s where iOS App Development For Dummies comes in! Whether you’re a programming hobbyist wanting to build an app for fun or a professional developer looking to expand into the iOS market, this book will walk you through the fundamentals of building a universal app that stands out in the iOS crowd.

• Walks you through joining Apple’s developer program, downloading the latest SDK, and working with Apple’s developer tools
• Explains the key differences between iPad and iPhone apps and how to use each device’s features to your advantage
• Shows you how to design your app with the end user in mind and create a fantastic user experience
• Covers using nib files, views, view controllers, interface objects, gesture recognizers, and much more

There’s no time like now to tap into the power of iOS – start building the next big app today with help from iOS App Development For Dummies!

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The definitive art book for the remastered Spyro Reignited Trilogy, for fans young and old.

In 2018 Toys for Bob Studios thrilled fans world wide by releasing Spyro Reignited Trilogy, a faithful remaster encompassing all three titles from the beloved Spyro trilogy introduced in 1998.

The Art of Spyro is a meticulously crafted compendium filled with in-depth behind-the-scenes content, insightful quotes from top illustrators in the industry, anecdotes from the game developers, and a dazzling assortment of incredible concept art, some of which has never been seen by the public. It is a must-have for art lovers, games, fans… and the fun-loving adventurer in all of us.

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The demand for professionals with Docker skills that can develop cloud-native microservices applications is rising.

Docker Deep Dive: 2023 Edition provides comprehensive explanations of core concepts and offers step-by-step guidance on creating and managing containerized applications – from source code to executing in the cloud.

If you are looking for a comprehensive resource to help you master Docker and containers in the real world, this book is for you. As well as giving you valuable knowledge and skills, it offers insights and tips to help you navigate the container and cloud-native ecosystems with confidence

What you will learn:

✓ How to build apps into container images and share them
✓ How to deploy and manage multi-container apps, including scaling and self-healing
✓ How to secure containers and the infrastructure they run on
✓ How to securely network containerized applications
✓ How to integrate with external storage providers

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned developer, Docker Deep Dive is an invaluable resource that will power your career to the next level.

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In my first few years as a developer I assumed that hard work was all I needed. Then I was passed over for a promotion and my manager couldn’t give me feedback on what areas to improve, so I could get to the senior engineer level. I was frustrated; even bitter: not as much about missing the promotion, but because of the lack of guidance.

By the time I became a manager, I was determined to support engineers reporting to me with the kind of feedback and support I wish I would have gotten years earlier. And I did. While my team tripled over the next two years, people became visibly better engineers, and this progression was clear from performance reviews and promotions.

This book is a summary of the advice I’ve given to software engineers over the years – and then some more.

This book follows the structure of a “typical” career path for a software engineer, from starting out as a fresh-faced software developer, through being a role model senior/lead, all the way to the staff/principle/distinguished level. It summarizes what I’ve learned as a developer and how I’ve approached coaching engineers at different stages of their careers.

We cover “soft” skills which become increasingly important as your seniority increases, and the “hard” parts of the job, like software engineering concepts and approaches which help you grow professionally.

The names of levels and their expectations can – and do! – vary across companies. The higher “tier” a business is, the more tends to be expected of engineers, compared to lower tier places. For example, the “senior engineer” level has notoriously high expectations at Google (L5 level) and Meta (E5 level,) compared to lower-tier companies. If you work at a higher-tier business, it may be useful to read the chapters about higher levels, and not only the level you’re currently interested in.

The book is composed of six standalone parts, each made up of several chapters:

• Part 1: Developer Career Fundamentals
• Part 2: The Competent Software Developer
• Part 3: The Well-Rounded Senior Engineer
• Part 4: The Pragmatic Tech Lead
• Part 5: Role Model Staff and Principal Engineers
• Part 6: Conclusion

Parts 1 and 6 apply to all engineering levels, from entry-level software developer, to principal-and-above engineer. Parts 2, 3, 4, and 5 cover increasingly senior engineering levels and group together topics in chapters, such as “Software Engineering,” “Collaboration,” “Getting Things Done,” etc.

Naming and levels vary, but the principles of what makes a great engineer who is impactful at the individual, team, and organizational levels, are remarkably constant. No matter where you are in your career, I hope this book provides a fresh perspective and new ideas on how to grow as an engineer.

Praise for the book

“From performance reviews to P95 latency, from team dynamics to testing, Gergely demystifies all aspects of a software career. This book is well named: it really does feel like the missing guidebook for the whole industry.”

– Tanya Reilly, senior principal engineer and author of The Staff Engineer’s Path

“Spanning a huge range of topics from technical to social in a concise manner, this belongs on the desk of any software engineer looking to grow their impact and their career. You’ll reach for it again and again for sage advice in any situation.”

– James Stanier, Director of Engineering at Shopify, author of TheEngineeringManager.com

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Salary surveys worldwide regularly place software architect in the top 10 best jobs, yet no real guide exists to help developers become architects. Until now. This book provides the first comprehensive overview of software architecture’s many aspects. Aspiring and existing architects alike will examine architectural characteristics, architectural patterns, component determination, diagramming and presenting architecture, evolutionary architecture, and many other topics.

Mark Richards and Neal Ford-hands-on practitioners who have taught software architecture classes professionally for years-focus on architecture principles that apply across all technology stacks. You’ll explore software architecture in a modern light, taking into account all the innovations of the past decade.

This book examines:

• Architecture patterns: The technical basis for many architectural decisions
• Components: Identification, coupling, cohesion, partitioning, and granularity
• Soft skills: Effective team management, meetings, negotiation, presentations, and more
• Modernity: Engineering practices and operational approaches that have changed radically in the past few years
• Architecture as an engineering discipline: Repeatable results, metrics, and concrete valuations that add rigor to software architecture

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