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system programmingWelcome to our collection of the best system programming books. We feature titles covering Linux system programming, Windows system programming, embedded systems, and more. Our books will teach you C++, Rust, Go, and other languages for low-level systems programming. Learn to control hardware, manage memory, optimize performance, and build robust system software. Whether you want to program embedded devices, construct operating system components, or write high-performance server code, these books have the practical knowledge you need.

Bestsellers

A range of our top selling programming products from the last year.

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C++ Programming for Linux Systems
C++ Programming for Linux Systems
Sep 2023Ellipse288 Pages

$36.99
GNU/Linux Rapid Embedded Programming
GNU/Linux Rapid Embedded Programming
Mar 2017Ellipse732 Pages

$51.99
Practical System Programming for Rust Developers
Practical System Programming for Rust De ...
Dec 2020Ellipse388 Pages

$29.99
Linux System Programming Techniques
Linux System Programming Techniques
May 2021Ellipse432 Pages

$35.99
Hands-On System Programming with Linux
Hands-On System Programming with Linux
Oct 2018Ellipse794 Pages

$43.99
Hands-On System Programming with C++
Hands-On System Programming with C++
Dec 2018Ellipse552 Pages

$43.99
C++ System Programming Cookbook
C++ System Programming Cookbook
Feb 2020Ellipse292 Pages

$26.99
Mastering Embedded Linux Programming
Mastering Embedded Linux Programming
Dec 2015Ellipse418 Pages

$43.99
Getting started with LLVM core libraries
Getting started with LLVM core libraries
Aug 2014Ellipse314 Pages

$28.99
Hands-On System Programming with Go
Hands-On System Programming with Go
Jul 2019Ellipse458 Pages

$29.99

Rising Stars

Recently released programming books which are getting a lot of attention.

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C++ Programming for Linux Systems
C++ Programming for Linux Systems
Sep 2023Ellipse288 Pages

$36.99
Expert C++
Expert C++
Aug 2023Ellipse604 PagesEllipseHalf Star 5

$39.99
iOS 17 Programming for Beginners
iOS 17 Programming for Beginners
Oct 2023Ellipse604 Pages

$35.99
Developer Career Masterplan
Developer Career Masterplan
Sep 2023Ellipse310 PagesEllipseHalf Star 5

$33.99
Refactoring with C#
Refactoring with C#
Nov 2023Ellipse434 Pages

$41.99
Python Real-World Projects
Python Real-World Projects
Sep 2023Ellipse478 Pages

$36.99
The MVVM Pattern in .NET MAUI
The MVVM Pattern in .NET MAUI
Nov 2023Ellipse386 Pages

$36.99
Extending Microsoft Business Central with Power Platform
Extending Microsoft Business Central wit ...
Aug 2023Ellipse458 Pages

$39.99
Quantum Computing Algorithms
Quantum Computing Algorithms
Sep 2023Ellipse342 PagesEllipseHalf Star 5

$43.99

Beginner's Corner

Our top picks for starting your programming journey.

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Getting started with LLVM core libraries
Getting started with LLVM core libraries
Aug 2014Ellipse314 Pages

$28.99
GNU Octave Beginner's Guide
GNU Octave Beginner's Guide
Jun 2011Ellipse280 Pages

$28.99
Mastering Embedded Linux Programming
Mastering Embedded Linux Programming
Dec 2015Ellipse418 Pages

$43.99
Beaglebone Essentials
Beaglebone Essentials
May 2015Ellipse240 Pages

$25.99
Hands-On System Programming with Linux
Hands-On System Programming with Linux
Oct 2018Ellipse794 Pages

$43.99
Mastering Embedded Linux Programming
Mastering Embedded Linux Programming
Jun 2017Ellipse478 Pages

$43.99

Career Pathways

A collection of reading lists made by our expert authors to help get you your next job.
Building a Strong Foundation in PythonBuilding a Strong Foundation in PythonBuilding a Strong Foundation in Python
Building a Strong Foundation in PythonExplore this list for refining your Python skills and tackling business challenges. Discover techniques for writing clean code and building modern, high-performance, and scalable applications.
Getting Ahead of the C++ Learning CurveGetting Ahead of the C++ Learning CurveGetting Ahead of the C++ Learning Curve
Getting Ahead of the C++ Learning CurveEnhance your C++ skills and scale its challenging learning curve. Learn to optimize code speed, ensure maintainable code, and build applications for a range of domains. Test your C++ prowess by exercising and solving diverse problems, thus keeping yo ...
Become a Professional .NET DeveloperBecome a Professional .NET DeveloperBecome a Professional .NET Developer
Become a Professional .NET DeveloperThis list enhances your .NET skills for advanced, robust, secure, and clean application development. If you're a .NET developer seeking to master clean coding and maintainable apps across domains, these resources will guide you effectively.
Mastering C # ProgrammingMastering C # ProgrammingMastering C # Programming
Mastering C # ProgrammingCarefully selected, this reading list aids in mastering C# programming. Books listed here deepen your knowledge of programming basics, covering key areas like code reviews, TDD, BDD, and API design. Address inefficiencies, redundancies, and coding pr ...
Go Programming for professionalsGo Programming for professionalsGo Programming for professionals
Go Programming for professionalsLevel up your Go programming with this list. Geared towards experienced developers, it offers practical insights, patterns, and explanations to harness Go's power in production systems. These books delve into nuances of Go with in-depth guides on typ ...
Kickstart Your Career as a Java Web DeveloperKickstart Your Career as a Java Web DeveloperKickstart Your Career as a Java Web Developer
Kickstart Your Career as a Java Web DeveloperEntering Java web development? This list jumpstarts your journey, whether new to coding or switching languages. Build a solid base and advance into professional application development using Java's ecosystem.
Crack the Coding InterviewCrack the Coding InterviewCrack the Coding Interview
Crack the Coding InterviewFor recent grads or role changers, this list boosts interview prowess. Whether you have experience in Java, Python, or C++, confidently tackle interview questions with logical responses.
Do More with RustDo More with RustDo More with Rust
Do More with RustIf you're a developer who has dabbled in Rust in your projects and are looking to learn what more you can do with the language, then this reading list will help you. You'll discover how to use Rust for a wide range of use cases, from web development ...
Problem Solving and Productivity Hacks for Python DevsProblem Solving and Productivity Hacks for Python DevsProblem Solving and Productivity Hacks for Python Devs
Problem Solving and Productivity Hacks for Python DevsAlthough one of the most desired skills in the IT industry, it's hard to come across developers who possess great problem-solving skills. This reading list is curated for those who are looking to stand out from the crowd by learning how to approach a ...
Mastering Blockchain ProgrammingMastering Blockchain ProgrammingMastering Blockchain Programming
Mastering Blockchain ProgrammingThis reading list delves into blockchain essentials like its technical foundations, cryptography, and consensus. It also offers expertise on decentralized app development, cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, and more. You'll even venture into blockcha ...
Learn Microsoft Power PlatformLearn Microsoft Power PlatformLearn Microsoft Power Platform
Learn Microsoft Power PlatformDiscover how to architect, design, and manage solutions with Microsoft Power Platform. Explore Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Virtual Agents to address application lifecycle management, security, and extensibility.
Microservices Architecture and ImplementationMicroservices Architecture and ImplementationMicroservices Architecture and Implementation
Microservices Architecture and ImplementationThis reading list is for developers and enterprise software architects keen on gaining hands-on microservices knowledge on designing, implementing, and managing complex distributed systems with microservices architecture concepts.

Popular Authors (5)

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Imran Ahmad
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Imran Ahmad is a certified Google Instructor who has been teaching for Google and Learning Tree for the last many years. Imran completed his PhD in 2009 in which he proposed an AI used to develop intelligent clouds for Sudbury Neutrino Observatory. Since 2005 Imran is working in a high-profile machine learning project at the Advanced Analytics Lab of the Canadian Federal Government. The project is to develop machine learning algorithms that can automate the process of immigration. Currently Imran is also doing research on semi-supervised learni...
Most popular book by Imran Ahmad
40 Algorithms Every Programmer Should Know
Ardit Sulce
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Ardit Sulce is a Python programmer, a teacher, and the founder of PythonHow. He graduated with a Master of Science in Geospatial Technologies from the Institute of Geoinformatics at the University of Muenster in Germany with a focus on using Python for remote sensing. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Geodetic Engineering. He has worked with companies such as image processing with the Swiss in-Terra, Center for Conservation Geography to map and understand Australian ecosystems, and performing data mining to gain business insights with the Au...
Most popular book by Ardit Sulce
Django Crash Course with Examples
Bogdan Stashchuk
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Bogdan Stashchuk is an experienced instructor (over 20+ years) with a software engineering background. He teaches complex stuff in an easy step-by-step manner. All his courses include practical exercises, which allow the learners to follow him from the start of any course till the end. Learners will perform all tasks the same way he does in his video lectures. There are a lot of challenging assignments, the solutions for which are discussed inside the course. This is the perfect combination that enables you to really learn and retain gained kno...
Most popular book by Bogdan Stashchuk
Understanding NPM - Node.js Package Manager
Jason Alls
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Jason Alls is the author of Clean Code in C# and has been programming for over 21 years. Working with an Australasian company, he started his career developing call center management reporting software used by global clients including telecom providers, banks, airlines, and the police. He then moved on to develop GIS marketing applications and worked in the banking sector performing data migrations between Oracle and SQL Server. Certified as an MCAD in C# since 2005, he has been involved in the development of various desktop, web, and mobile ap...
Most popular book by Jason Alls
Clean Code in C#
Brad Traversy
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Brad Traversy has been programming for around 12 years and teaching for almost 5 years. He is the owner of Traversy Media, which is a successful web development YouTube channel and specializes in everything from HTML5 to front-end frameworks such as Angular as well as server-side technologies such as Node.js, PHP, and Python. Brad has mastered explaining overly complex topics in a simple manner that is understandable. Invest in your knowledge by watching Brad’s courses.
Most popular book by Brad Traversy
MERN Stack Front To Back: Full Stack React, Redux and Node.js