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“The Go Programming Language” by Alan A.A. Donovan and Brian W. Kernighan
Why: This is the definitive book for learning Go. It covers Go syntax, idioms, and best practices in depth.
“Go in Action” by William Kennedy, with Brian Ketelsen and Erik St. Martin
Why: Provides practical examples and insights into Go’s features and capabilities, focusing on real-world applications.
“Go Programming Language: An Introduction” by Kelsey Hightower
Why: A good introductory book that offers a hands-on approach to learning Go.
“Mastering Go” by Mihalis Tsoukalos
Why: Aimed at more advanced Go developers, this book covers concurrency, testing, and Go's internals in detail.
“Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible” by Richard Blum and Christine Bresnahan
Why: Essential for learning how to interact with Linux systems through the command line and scripting.
“How Linux Works: What Every Superuser Should Know” by Brian Ward
Why: Offers a comprehensive overview of how Linux operates at a system level.
“The Linux Programming Interface” by Michael Kerrisk
Why: An in-depth guide to system programming in Linux, covering the Linux kernel and system calls.
“Designing Data-Intensive Applications: The Big Ideas Behind Reliable, Scalable, and Maintainable Systems” by Martin Kleppmann
Why: Provides a thorough understanding of distributed systems, including data management and system design principles.
“Building Microservices: Designing Fine-Grained Systems” by Sam Newman
Why: Offers practical guidance on designing and managing microservices architectures.
“Distributed Systems: Principles and Paradigms” by Andrew S. Tanenbaum and Maarten Van Steen
Why: Covers foundational concepts of distributed systems, including architecture and algorithms.
“High Performance Browser Networking: What every web developer should know about networking and web performance” by Ilya Grigorik
Why: Although focused on web performance, it provides valuable insights into networking principles that are useful for performance tuning in Go.
“Practical Reverse Engineering: x86, x64, ARM, Windows Kernel, Reversing Tools, and Obfuscation” by Bruce Dang, et al.
Why: Useful for understanding security aspects and reverse engineering, which are crucial for secure software development.
“Security Engineering: A Guide to Building Dependable Distributed Systems” by Ross Anderson
Why: A comprehensive resource on designing secure systems and understanding various security principles.
“Mastering Ubuntu Server” by Jay LaCroix
Why: Provides an in-depth understanding of Ubuntu Server, which is crucial given Canonical’s focus on Ubuntu.
“Kubernetes Up & Running: Dive into the Future of Infrastructure” by Kelsey Hightower, Brendan Burns, and Joe Beda
Why: Useful for understanding Kubernetes, a technology that Canonical is involved with through Microk8s.
“Pro Linux System Administration” by James Turnbull
Why: Covers advanced system administration skills that will be useful for working with Canonical’s systems.
“Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship” by Robert C. Martin
Why: Essential for understanding best practices in writing maintainable and readable code.
“The Pragmatic Programmer: Your Journey to Mastery” by Andrew Hunt and David Thomas
Why: Offers practical advice on improving your coding practices and development workflow.
“Remote: Office Not Required” by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson
Why: Provides insights into effective remote work practices and building remote teams.
“The Art of Communicating” by Thich Nhat Hanh
Why: Enhances communication skills, which are vital for remote work and team interactions.
These books will provide a solid foundation in Go programming, Linux system administration, distributed systems, and other relevant areas