Agile software development is a process that helps teams manage the challenges of developing software. The agile process is built on four values: individuals and interactions over processes and tools; working software over comprehensive documentation; customer collaboration over contract negotiation; and responding to change over following a plan. The agile process was first described in…
Accelerated C++: Practical Programming by Example by Andrew Koenig And Barbara E. Moo is a great book for those who want to learn C++ programming. This book covers all the basics of C++ programming and provides numerous examples to help readers understand the concepts. The authors also explain the differences between C++ and other programming…
The American Pageant by Thomas A. Bailey is a textbook often used in high school history classes. The book covers American history from the European exploration of the Americas up to modern times. The book is known for its clear and concise writing as well as its focus on important events and people in American…
Michele Cagan’s “Acc 101” is a well-organized and informative introduction to accounting. The book covers the basic concepts of financial accounting, including double-entry bookkeeping, accruals and deferrals, and financial statements. It also includes a brief history of accounting and an overview of current accounting practices. Cagan does an excellent job of explaining the material in…
In 1985, Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland developed the Scrum framework for software development. The framework was based on their previous experience with managing software projects using traditional methods such as the waterfall model. scrum is an agile project management methodology that emphasizes collaboration, constant communication, and iterative development. The goal of scrum is to deliver…
Nick Bilton’s American Kingpin is the story of the rise and fall of Ross Ulbricht, the man behind Silk Road-the online black market. The book chronicles Ulbricht’s journey from a bright-eyed idealist to a convicted felon, and offers readers a unique insight into the workings of the dark web. Bilton does an excellent job of…
There are a lot of resources available to help graduate students with their writing, but one that I highly recommend is Academic Writing for Graduate Students 3rd edition by Christine B. Feak and John Swales. This book is an excellent resource for understanding the expectations of academic writing and how to meet them. It covers…
In the world of project management, there are many different methodologies to choose from. Agile Project Management is one that has gained a lot of popularity in recent years. Ken Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland are the co-founders of the Agile Manifesto, which outlines the four key values and twelve principles of agile development. In this…
In American Horizons, Volume 2, Michael Schaller tells the story of America’s westward expansion from the early 1800s to the end of the century. He covers a lot of ground in this book, from the Lewis and Clark expedition to the California Gold Rush. In between, he discusses the various Native American tribes that were…
There are a lot of Java books out there. So, what makes Absolute Java by Walter Savitch so special? For starters, it is one of the most comprehensive books on Java that I have come across. It covers everything from the basics of programming in Java to more advanced topics such as GUI programming and…