The Book of Kubernetes
The Book of Kubernetes


Very thorough understanding of Kubernetes and its components
Includes detailed explanations on container orchestration technologies
Offers practical examples that help to solidify the concepts
Suitable for both beginners and experienced users looking to deepen their knowledge
Well-structured and easy to follow, making complex topics accessible
Lacks visual aids, which can make it challenging for some readers to grasp certain concepts
Cloud Native Go
Cloud Native Go


The author's writing style is engaging, making complex topics more accessible
Comprehensive overview of cloud-native development practices
Includes helpful coding examples to illustrate key concepts
Covers both breadth and depth of modern development practices
Contains insightful footnotes that add value to the reading experience
Some examples and implementations feel rushed and lack sufficient context
Inside Cyber Warfare
Inside Cyber Warfare


Highlights various participants and raises awareness on cyber warfare complexities
Offers insights for readers familiar with conflicts
Accessible for readers with basic computer knowledge
Promotes thinking beyond the surface of cyber warfare
Lacks in-depth technical details
Some chapters may be less engaging
Causal Inference in Python
Causal Inference in Python


Essential for data scientists and professionals inferring causality
Explains causal inference from math theory to Python code
Provides references to critical and up-to-date papers
Practical and easy to follow, even for those without a PhD in statistics
Includes practical examples and Python code
Some chapters can be challenging to read
Jump-start Your SOC Analyst Career
Jump-start Your SOC Analyst Career


Provides a good overview of the SOC analyst role
Includes practical advice on how to get your career started
Covers a good variety of cybersecurity topics
Great insights from the author's experience
Does not cover all aspects of the SOC analyst role in depth
More relevant to readers who are new to cybersecurity
Web Scraping with Python
Web Scraping with Python


Thorough coverage of web scraping tools and methods
Provides extremely useful web scraping tips and tricks
Includes a section on the ethics of web scraping
Written in a friendly and engaging style
Some of the technologies and libraries are outdated
Focuses too heavily on less important topics
Python Penetration Testing Essentials
Python Penetration Testing Essentials


Provides a good overview of Python penetration testing
Includes many practical examples and code
Covers use cases for network scanning and app testing
Shallow in some Python penetration testing aspects
Contains some errors in the code examples
Difficult to understand at times
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate All-in-One Exam Guide
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate All-in-One Exam Guide


Covers the full range of AWS SAA exam topics in detail
Includes a plethora of AWS labs and practice questions
Explains cloud computing concepts in an accessible way
Suitable for readers with little prior technical experience
Out of date for the newer SAA-C02 exam
Some questions are wrong or not representative of the exam
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Study Guide
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Study Guide


Discusses all essential Amazon Web Services topics
Explains material well and pinpoints weak areas
Practice questions are good and challenging
Suitable for readers with a variety of experience levels
Outdated for the SAA-C02 exam, ignoring some key topics
Contains some factual errors and dubious practice questions
Computer Networking
Computer Networking


Covers all the basics of computer networking
Approachable with analogies to illustrate important points
Includes a variety of educational learning resources
Written with input from industry experts
Too vague in the later topics
At times watered down and uninteresting
Cracking Codes with Python
Cracking Codes with Python


Effortlessly explains how to break ciphers using Python
Includes useful hands-on exercises and projects
Covers a wide range of classical and modern ciphers
Written in a clear and engaging style the reader appreciates
Some of the code examples are quite long and complex
Does not cover advanced cryptography topics
Introduction to Modern Cryptography
Introduction to Modern Cryptography


Extensive coverage of modern cryptography principles
Focuses on formal definitions and proofs of security
Introduces the security of cryptographic systems
Challenging to understand, especially for beginners
Too mathematical for most readers
Missing the implementation of cryptography
Python for Kids
Python for Kids


Covers a wide range of Python programming topics
Easy to read and understand, even for absolute beginners
Well-organized and visually appealing
Includes numerous small projects and samples
Solutions to all puzzles and challenges are available online
Some of the material may be too basic for adults
Extreme Ownership
Extreme Ownership


Emphasizes accepting responsibility for one's team
Demonstrates decision-making by untangling problems
Inspiring with stories from the experiences of Navy SEALs
Provides practical advice on executing as an effective leader
Overly aggressive and ignores modern leadership realities
Not detailed on how to implement its concepts
Getting a Web Development Job For Dummies
Getting a Web Development Job For Dummies


Provides helpful advice on web development career paths
Includes case studies from successful web developers
Written in a clear and easy-to-understand style
Outdated and inaccurate technical sections
Doesn't cover all aspects of web development job hunting
Too superficial for experienced readers
Java Software Solutions
Java Software Solutions


Comprehensive coverage of Java programming concepts
Well-written and easy to understand
Exercise-rich, with plenty of practice opportunities
Popular textbook for many introductory Java courses
Too dry and academic
Slightly outdated with errors
Information Technology Project Management
Information Technology Project Management


Comprehensively covers IT project management topics
Written in a clear and easy-to-understand style
Enriched with project examples and templates
Doesn't cover IT project examples in enough depth
Less interactive than expected
Offered templates are not practical for real-world use
Modern Database Management
Modern Database Management


Covers relational databases, SQL, and data warehousing
Includes clear explanations and examples
Covers the latest trends in database management
Challenging for readers with no prior database experience
Large and dense book, which can be intimidating
Not focused enough on practical applications
Information Security
Information Security


Covers a wide range of topics in information security
Includes practical examples and case studies
Easy to understand for beginners
Too focused on employment in information security
Some of the material is common sense
Not suitable for experienced professionals
Management Information Systems
Management Information Systems


Foundational overview of management information systems
Interesting case studies that are relevant to business
Current and nicely updated with good information
Questions and exercises are too basic for a graduate course
Not enough intelligent analysis or discussion
Some find the amount of information overwhelming
Programming in C
Programming in C


Covers both syntax and usage of C concepts
Balanced between terseness and hand-holding
Explains concepts clearly with good examples
Has a good pace that is not too fast or too slow
Explanations can sometimes be incomplete or contain errors
Sometimes too complex and wordy for the concepts