Book-review

The Sales Survival Handbook by Ken Kupchik is a practical guide for sales professionals who want to improve their skills and succeed in a challenging and competitive industry. The book covers a wide range of topics, from prospecting and lead generation to closing deals and building long-term relationships with customers. The author provides a wealth of practical advice, tips, and real-life examples to help readers navigate the ups and downs of the sales process and develop a winning mindset. Whether you are a seasoned sales pro or just starting out in the field, this book offers valuable insights and strategies for overcoming obstacles, staying motivated, and achieving success in sales.

Building Microservices by Sam Newman is a must-read for anyone interested in implementing microservices. Microservices are an architectural approach to building large, complex software systems that offer several benefits, including increased agility, flexibility, and scalability. However, they also present several challenges, including increased complexity, distributed systems management, and testing. This book covers a variety of topics related to microservices, including design principles, communication between microservices, deployment and testing, monitoring and logging, security, scalability, and more. The book also provides valuable insights into the tools and technologies used to implement microservices, such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Apache Mesos. Whether you are a developer, architect, or IT professional, "Building Microservices" is a valuable resource for understanding the benefits and challenges of microservices, and how to implement them effectively.