Distributed systems form the backbone of modern large-scale computing, from cloud platforms to distributed databases and large clusters. As a PhD student, you need resources that go beyond the basics, combining strong theoretical foundations with practical insights. And ideally, they should be freely accessible. The following five books are all legally available online at no … Read more
If you knew that the secrets to building wealth, mastering your mind and living with purpose were sitting online for free, would you still keep tossing money at every shiny new self‑help bestseller? Hidden in the corners of trusted archives are 42 timeless classics—from Stoic meditations and Eastern wisdom to modern productivity blueprints—ready to download … Read more
Below is a curated list of 42 free books that provide valuable advice for first-time founders. Each title links directly to a free copy of the book. The authors are noted in italics, the free format is shown in parentheses and whether you need to provide an email to download, and a short summary explains … Read more
💡 About this free book collection. Below are some of the highest-quality university textbooks that you can legally read and download for free. Each entry lists the title (in bold), the author(s) in italics, and the available formats with notes on whether a sign-up is required. Links point directly to the free books – I … Read more
The following lists high-quality free AI/ML books. Each entry links to the official source, lists the authors, notes the free format (PDF/HTML/etc.) and whether a sign‑up is required. The books are roughly ordered from more influential and comprehensive texts to specialized or emerging topics. Last but not least, this outstanding book with 1151 pages will … Read more
This list curates 42 exceptional science fiction books available for free download or online reading. It includes seminal bestsellers that defined the genre and modern hits released under Creative Commons. 1. Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus (HTML) Author: Mary ShelleyOften cited as the first true science fiction novel, this 1818 masterpiece tells the tragic story … Read more
I’ve always believed small steps can make a big impact, especially when it comes to self-growth. Whether I’m trying to stay motivated, build better habits, or just find a new sense of purpose, self-help books have a way of sparking change. Free self-help audiobooks on Audible make it easier than ever to learn and grow … Read more
💡 In the quest to distill the essence of crafting clean code, we’ve learned about the need of minimizing complexity to maximizing productivity. This brief chapter spotlights a singular, transformative concept: focus. The Weapon Against Complexity Throughout The Art of Clean Code we learned that complexity breeds chaos, while its bane lies in focus—the linchpin … Read more
As developers, we rarely perceive ourselves as designers, yet interface crafting is an integral facet of our craft. Be it shaping an intuitive dashboard for data analysis, architecting an easily navigable API, or constructing straightforward web interfaces for blockchain applications, a grasp on basic design principles separates the forgettable from the functional. 💡 This chapter … Read more
“Flow is the source code of ultimate human performance” – Steven Kotler In this chapter summary of The Art of Clean Code, you’ll learn about the concept of flow and how you can use it to ramp up your programming productivity. What It Is The concept of flow was popularized by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (pronounced “chick-sent-me-high”), … Read more
💡 Original Quote: “Programmers waste enormous amounts of time thinking about, or worrying about, the speed of noncritical parts of their programs, and these attempts at efficiency actually have a strong negative impact when debugging and maintenance are considered. We should forget about small efficiencies, say about 97% of the time: premature optimization is the … Read more
I spent the last couple of hours scouring the web for free LLM books that are not trash, scam, or outright malicious links. This curated list is the proud result. Have fun reading! 🥸👇 What Is ChatGPT Doing … and Why Does It Work? by Stephen Wolfram 📖 Description: “Nobody expected this—not even its creators: … Read more