Book-Review

Detailed Database Series: Part 1: Journey To Database World: Part 1 (Data, Record, Information, Historic Evaluation of Data Store, Database) Database Internals Book (Photo Credit: Google) Book Introduction “Database Internals: A Deep Dive into How Distributed Data Systems Work” by Alex Petrov is a technical book that explores how modern databases work under the hood. It covers key concepts like storage engines, indexing, concurrency control, transaction management, and distributed systems. The book explains both traditional and distributed databases, helping readers understand the design trade-offs behind different architectures. It’s great for software engineers, database enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the inner workings of data systems. ...

Detailed Software Architecture Series: Part 1: Tale of Software Architect(ure): Part 1 (Software Architecture and Software Design) Software Architecture - The Hard Parts Book (Photo Credit: Google) Book Introduction In the modern software landscape, distributed systems have become the norm, bringing both opportunities and challenges for architects and engineers. “Software Architecture: The Hard Parts”, authored by Neal Ford, Mark Richards, Pramod Sadalage, and Zhamak Dehghani, dives into the world of distributed architectures, addressing the “hard parts” of designing robust, scalable, and maintainable systems. ...

Detailed Software Architecture Series: Part 1: Tale of Software Architect(ure): Part 1 (Software Architecture and Software Design) System Design Interview Book (Photo Credit: bytebytego) Book Introduction “System Design Interview - An insider’s guide” written by Alex Xu, is a practical guide designed to help software engineers and technical professionals prepare for system design interviews. The book provides a structured approach to solving system design problems, covering key concepts such as scalability, performance, and reliability. Through real-world case studies and step-by-step frameworks, Xu walks readers through designing large-scale systems like URL shorteners and file storage systems. The book focuses on developing a systematic thinking process to tackle complex design problems, offering practical tips, design principles, and strategies for succeeding in system design interviews. ...

Detailed Software Architecture Series: Part 1: Tale of Software Architect(ure): Part 1 (Software Architecture and Software Design) Clean Architecture Book (Photo Credit: Google) Book Introduction “Clean Architecture: A Craftsman’s Guide to Software Structure and Design” by Robert C. Martin mainly highlights the importance of good software architecture. Also how critical role it plays in the longevity and maintainability of a system. He argues that software architecture is not just about writing code that works but about writing code that is easy to change, test, and scale over time. The book advocates for a set of principles and practices that help developers and architects create systems which can evolve without becoming brittle or overly complex. Martin stated that clean architecture is essential for building software that is both functional and sustainable at a time. Clean architecture requires discipline, a solid understanding of key design principles, and a commitment to long-term quality. ...

Detailed Software Architecture Series: Part 1: Tale of Software Architect(ure): Part 1 (Software Architecture and Software Design) Software Architecture in Practice Book (Photo Credit: Google) Book Introduction “Software Architecture in Practice” written by Len Bass, Paul Clements, and Rick Kazman, is a foundational book that explores how to design software systems that are scalable, reliable, and aligned with business goals. Blending theory with practical insights, it highlights the principles and best practices of software architecture. Besides covering essential topics like quality attributes, architectural patterns, and the business impact of architecture. ...