17 Great Book Recommendations in Honor of National Book Lovers’ Day

A helpful guide to creating stability and agility in tech organizations. It covers everything from the basics of data security to big data and the future of the industry.

This book examines Microsoft through the lens of technology’s disruptive impact on humanity. At first it seems like it’s a book about technology, but it’s really a book about human empathy.

A thought-provoking book subtitled, “How Google Runs Production Systems.” It’s a behind-the-scenes look at the work of Google’s Site Reliability Team, which examines this question: Why do we spend so much time on development when most of a software system’s lifespan is during use?

A comprehensive guide to cloud computing. It was written by a team of authors who were frustrated by other books’ piecemeal approach and wanted to write the authoritative guide on the entire subject.

This book is the definitive work on Continuous Integration. It covers the concepts and practices that enable engineers to create cohesive, working software many times a day. Take a proactive approach to integrations making them a positive and ongoing process, not a frustrating one-time event.

Particularly if you’re a newcomer to the idea of continuous delivery, this book is a must-read. It fully explores the idea and shows why it’s the new standard among innovative tech companies.

Learn how software teams add major value to organizations. It includes solid research about software team performance and describes how to invest in the capabilities a company needs for maximum value.

This book takes a holistic approach to systems architecture and administration. By following a fictional company as it builds a complete architecture from start to finish, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the step-by-step process and its many challenges, like testing, implementing, monitoring, scaling up, and preserving system integrity for the long term.

An intriguing book about how today’s consumers face choice overload. It explains why menus and service packages should have 3 to 6 options, not 30 to 60 – and provides research to back it up.

The moment this book was published, it was considered an instant classic. It’s a cautionary tale about how easy it is for well-meaning companies to be drowned by big waves of innovation.