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"While AI that’s merely recombinative will certainly be an aid to science, if we want groundbreaking science we need to go beyond recombination to models that can create new paradigms, along with whatever else that might entail," said our Mike Loukides in his new #Radar article. Check it out: https://bit.ly/428kQlI #AI

?? Do you want to learn more about using Excel lookup functions (such as INDEX, XMATCH, and XLOOKUP), conditional formatting, data validation, and financial functions? If so, I'm covering these areas (and more!) in my Excel Skills for Finance class on March 31 on the O'Reilly learning platform. Find out more and register: https://lnkd.in/eWFTPwEq If you don't already have an O'Reilly subscription, you can attend by signing up for a free trial. Hope to see you there!

Awwwww.... I didn't remember the feeling to see the final cover of your book ?? 4 chapters to go and the second edition will be reality ?? #microfrontends #frontend #js O'Reilly

I'm going to be signing books at the Pulumi booth at #KubeCon next week! I have a handful of books to give out, first come first served, thanks to O'Reilly and Thoughtworks. https://pulumip.us/4iYif4O

Author-to-Author book signing at Microsoft HQ during the Microsoft Global MVP Summit 2025! ?? Freek Berson and I had our MVP authors book signing last year the the Microsoft Library, but this year we are bringing our books at summit to exchange book sign for each other. Freek was also a contributor of my book on its IaC chapter. Check out our books if you are learning Microsoft Azure and IaC with Bicep on Azure ?? ?? Learning Microsoft Azure (O'Reilly) ?? Getting Started with Bicep (Self-published by Freek) #mvpbuzz #mvpsummit #microsoftazure #bicep #booksign

During the recent CNCG Chandigarh event, a few attendees asked me an interesting question: "Can a fresher start their career as a DevOps or SRE engineer, or does it require prior experience?" My take is Yes, freshers can start in DevOps—just like any other field. If you have the right foundational skills, nothing is stopping you. But the bigger question is: "How do we gain these skills when most colleges don’t teach DevOps in depth?" My advice: skip the YouTube tutorials and build your foundation through solid books. Here are my top picks: ?? Foundational Books for DevOps and SRE The Phoenix Project (https://lnkd.in/gs7t4iZx) – A DevOps novel that explains real-world challenges through storytelling. A must-read to understand the "why" behind DevOps. Practical Monitoring (https://lnkd.in/gGSzwYvs) – A concise guide that covers the fundamentals of monitoring and how an effective monitoring looks, essential for SREs. Linux for Networking Professionals (https://lnkd.in/gDETKUc5) – Linux and networking skills are crucial for DevOps/SRE roles. This book Covers networking concepts like LB, NAT, DNS, network monitoring, intrusion detection and how Linux help in implementing these capabilities. Modern DevOps Practices (https://lnkd.in/g8qk3cVu) – Provides a high-level overview of modern DevOps tools and practices. DevOps Adoption Playbook (https://lnkd.in/g8dwG2ig) – Practical strategies for implementing DevOps in organizations. ?? Observability Books Observability Engineering (https://lnkd.in/g5ZCknAk) – A must-read on metrics, logs, and traces for building reliable systems. Practical OpenTelemetry – Hands-on guide to OpenTelemetry instrumentation—a key skill for modern observability. Mastering OpenTelemetry and Observability (https://lnkd.in/gWNG2SDT) – Covers advanced OpenTelemetry concepts and observability strategies. ?? Kubernetes Books Kubernetes–An Enterprise Guide (https://lnkd.in/g3tWZb28) – Covers scaling, troubleshooting, and operations in production. Kubernetes Patterns (https://lnkd.in/gRQtYjuC) – Teaches design patterns for building scalable K8s apps. Programming Kubernetes - developers interested in extending Kubernetes capabilities through custom controllers & operators Kubernetes in Production Best Practices (https://lnkd.in/gsJJ4VsE) – Practical tips for running Kubernetes at scale. ??Microservices Security Microservices Security in Action (https://lnkd.in/giDpveyJ) – A deep dive into OAuth, OIDC, JWT, and API security essential for DevOps architects. if you're a fresher aiming for DevOps, SRE roles build your foundation through quality books rather than scattered online content. I also recommend O'Reilly subscription as it give you access to most of the above books as well as a lot more great content including online live trainings and webinars. Check our the pics for my collection (many more than the listed above) #DevOps #SRE #Observability #CloudNative #CareerGrowth #TechBooks #AIOps #Kubernetes #LearningPath

Psychology is Everything UX Laws – Second Edition" by Jon Yablonski is a quick, practical read that really gets to the heart of what makes digital products work well. It breaks down key UX principles into bite-sized, actionable insights that anyone—designer or not—can appreciate. My biggest takeaway is how these simple laws can guide us in creating smoother, more intuitive experiences. Even a subtle reminder to consider our users' needs makes a big difference in designing solutions that feel right. Let me know if you would like to learn more about each UX law

?? Exciting news! You can now read the first two chapters of my latest book—Head First Statistics for Data Analysis—as an early release on the O'Reilly learning platform: https://lnkd.in/dqudDPVz. Enjoy! From the book description: Do you need to analyze data but feel lost in a sea of numbers? Your guide is here—without the dry, academic jargon. This hands-on, visually rich book introduces key statistical concepts and shows you how to apply them using Excel. Whether you're a data analyst, a business professional, or just someone who wants to make better decisions with data, you'll gain the practical skills needed to extract meaningful insights. From probability and confidence intervals to regression and forecasting, this book makes statistics approachable, relevant, and—even better—understandable. If you've read a Head First book before, you know what to expect: a uniquely engaging, brain-friendly approach that helps you truly learn instead of struggling through dense theory. Through clear explanations, hands-on exercises, and interactive visuals, you'll develop the skills to confidently analyze data and make informed decisions. No more guesswork—just real statistical insights at your fingertips.

I recently came across O'Reilly Technology Trends for 2025 report by Mike Loukides. It's a thoughtful and well-structured snapshot of where tech is heading. If you haven’t seen it yet, here’s the free download: https://lnkd.in/dg8A_K9U Two moments that stood out to me: ?? 1. AI development is moving toward building agents — software that can plan and execute complex tasks. This is exactly the direction we’re moving in at #Intetics, with projects like our Enterprise Knowledge Assistant and an AI-powered virtual nurse supporting over 100,000 patients daily. (You can find both posts linked in the comments below.) ?? 2. Software architecture and distributed systems are gaining momentum, while interest in microservices and serverless systems is fading. At the same time, the report makes a good reminder: AI may reduce memorization needs, but problem-solving skills remain critical. Well worth the read. #AI #SoftwareDevelopment #Architecture #DistributedSystems #ProblemSolving #OReilly

?? ?????? ???????????? ???????? ?????????? ????—?????? ???????????? ?????????? ?????????? ???????? ?? Junior developers aren’t told this enough: A lot of the time, the way to get to senior level is by doing the “small” things well. The stuff that doesn’t always feel exciting: ?? Naming your variables clearly ?? Understanding the build system ?? Leaving code more readable than you found it The truth is, these aren’t “junior tasks.” ????????’???? ???????? ???????????? ???????????????????? ??????????????—?????? ????????’???? ???????????? ???????? ???????? ????????. ???? ?????? ???? ?? ?????????? ???????????????? ????????—?????? ?? ?????? ????????????, ??????! When I was designing exercises for Head First C# (O'Reilly), one thing became clear fast: ?????????????????? ????-?????????????????? ???????? ???? ?????? ???? ?????? ???????? ?????????????????? ???????? ???? ??????????. Prompting your way around is especially hard for beginners, because they’re still building the core skills that effective follow-up prompts depend on. AI is ?????????? ?????? ????????????????—but it comes with real pitfalls when you’re still ramping up. It makes confident mistakes, so every suggestion needs a second look. If you’re not reading and understanding the output carefully—ideally debugging it—you’re missing the learning opportunity entirely. ???? ??????’???? ???????????? ?????? ???????? ??????????, ?????? ????????: ? Choose one area of your code to make better today ? Ask: “Would Future Me understand this?” ? Or even better: “Would the next person understand this?” That’s the shift that makes people say, “Hey, you’re thinking like a senior dev.” What helped you most when leveling up? #JuniorDevelopers #SoftwareEngineering #CodeReadability #AIForDevelopers #DevCareerGrowth #CleanCode #BuildSystems #LearningToCode