September 2026
Intermediate to advanced
300 pages
5h 3m
English
Overview
Struggling with system failures despite multiple safeguards? In the world of software development, distributed systems have proven essential yet remain complex. If you're tired of facing unexpected downtimes and persistent system vulnerabilities, you're not alone.
In this insightful guide, author Sam Newman offers more than just technical solutions. By combining wisdom from human factors and system safety with proven stability patterns, you'll uncover a clear pathway to truly enhance resilience. Whether you're refining an existing system, embarking on creating new microservices, or simply striving to grasp the essence of resilience, this book is your ally.
By the end, you'll be able to:
- Grasp the true essence of resilience by integrating safety and human factors
- Discover architectural patterns that ensure system stability
- Translate resilience theories into practical, actionable strategies
- Embrace the necessary cultural and behavioral shifts to support a resilient system
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