Best Web Services Books of 2025

This book, System Design Interview – An Insider's Guide: Volume 2, is a sequel to the first volume and covers a different set of system design interview questions and solutions. It is an accessible guide for readers who have a basic understanding of distributed systems and provides a reliable strategy and knowledge base for approaching a broad range of system design questions. It includes a step-by-step framework for tackling system design questions and real-world examples to illustrate a systematic approach. With 13 real system design interview questions and 300+ diagrams, readers will be well-prepared for important interviews. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for those interested in computer systems analysis and design.

"Zero To Production In Rust" is an excellent starting point for anyone interested in Rust backend development. The book takes a hands-on approach, guiding readers through the creation of a functional email newsletter API. It covers a wide range of topics, including Rust's crates ecosystem, modular application structure, testing, error handling, and continuous integration and deployment. The author's years of experience running Rust services in production inform the book. Even if you have no prior experience in backend development, you'll find this book to be an accessible and informative introduction.

JavaScript: The Definitive Guide is an excellent resource for both beginners and experienced programmers who want to master the world's most-used programming language. The book covers the 2020 version of JavaScript and includes new chapters on classes, modules, Promises, async/await, and metaprogramming. The author, David Flanagan, provides clear explanations and engaging examples throughout the book. It covers not only the language itself but also the web platform and Node.js. This book is a must-read for any web developer who wants to take their understanding of JavaScript to the next level.

The third edition of Eloquent JavaScript, by No Starch Press, is an updated and comprehensive guide to programming in JavaScript. The book covers essential elements of programming, including syntax, control, and data, and teaches readers how to write beautiful, effective code. With new exercises and material on features like class notation, arrow functions, and async functions, this book is perfect for beginners and experienced programmers alike. The book also covers how to script the browser, interact with the DOM, and use Node.js to build servers and utilities. Overall, Eloquent JavaScript is an excellent resource for anyone looking to become fluent in the language.

"Learning Go: An Idiomatic Approach to Real-World Go Programming" is a practical guide for developers who want to learn how to write clear and idiomatic Go code. The author, Jon Bodner, introduces design patterns that experienced Go developers have adopted and explores the reasons for using them. The book also covers Go's upcoming generics support and how it fits into the language. This book is highly recommended for developers who want to learn how to think like a Go developer and write efficient code in Go.

The Google Workspace Bible is an all-in-one guide that helps beginners and advanced users alike unlock the full potential of Google Workspace. With 14 books in 1, this comprehensive resource covers everything from Gmail, Google Drive, Google Meet, Google Chat, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, and more. The book is packed with practical tips, expert advice, and detailed explanations that can help streamline your workflow, boost your productivity, and get more done. The easy-to-follow format takes you from beginner to pro in no time. Overall, this book is a game-changer for anyone looking to improve their productivity and efficiency with Google Workspace.

This book, "Hacking APIs: Breaking Web Application Programming Interfaces" by Corey Ball, is a comprehensive guide to web API security testing. It covers everything from the basics of REST and GraphQL APIs, to tools for reconnaissance, endpoint analysis, and fuzzing. The book also provides practical examples of common attacks and techniques for bypassing protections. The nine guided labs are particularly useful, allowing readers to practice on intentionally vulnerable APIs. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in adversarial research, assessment, or DevSecOps. Its depth and detail make it stand out among other books on the subject.

Mastering Python Networking, 4th Edition, is an essential guide for network engineers who want to transition to network developers. The book covers the latest Python libraries and frameworks, DevOps frameworks, and cloud networking. Readers will learn how to use Python for network automation, monitoring, management, and security. The book also includes chapters on Docker containers, Python 3 Async IO, Git for code management, and GitLab for continuous integration. The book provides in-depth knowledge of Python and its interaction with legacy and API-enabled network devices. The book is an excellent resource for network engineers who want to advance their career in network development.

Kubernetes: Up and Running is a must-read for anyone interested in learning about container orchestration. This updated third edition gives readers practical examples of how to develop and deploy real-world applications in Kubernetes. The authors, who have worked on Kubernetes at Google and beyond, explain how this system fits into the life cycle of a distributed application. This book is an excellent resource for software developers, engineers, and architects looking to automate scalable distributed systems for online services, machine learning applications, or even a cluster of Raspberry Pi computers.

The third edition of "Node.js Design Patterns" is a comprehensive guide that covers the core principles and practices of building efficient and scalable Node.js applications. The book is packed with real-world examples and practical advice on using design patterns, streams, and messaging patterns to create production-grade applications. Readers will learn how to avoid common mistakes, implement best practices, and take full advantage of the Node.js ecosystem. Overall, this book is a must-read for developers who want to take their Node.js skills to the next level.