Best IT & Programming Books 2026
Expert-curated recommendations across 32 categories. Find the perfect book for your skill level and career goals.
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Best DATABASES Books
The Databases category features professional digital books focused on designing, managing, and optimizing database syste
→Best NETWORKING & SECURITY Books
The Networking & Security category features professional digital books focused on building, securing, and maintaining mo
→Best DATA & AI Books
The Data & AI category features professional digital books focused on data processing, analytics, machine learning, and
→Best PROGRAMMING & DEVELOPMENT Books
The Programming & Development category features professional digital books focused on software development, coding, and
→Best DEVOPS & INFRASTRUCTURE Books
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→Explore Specialized Topics
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Best Python Books
→Best PowerShell Books
→Best Linux Administration Books
→Best Linux Servers Books
→Best Linux Security Books
→Best Linux Fundamentals Books
→Best RHEL / AlmaLinux Books
→Best Docker Books
→Best PHP Books
→Best Linux Certification Books
→Best Debian / Ubuntu Books
→Best Web Development Books
→Best Linux Storage Books
→Best PostgreSQL Books
→Best Windows Server Books
→Best Kubernetes Books
→Best CyberSecurity Books
→Best SSH & Remote Access Books
→Best Virtualization Books
→Best MySQL Books
→Best Linux Networking Books
→Best System Administration Books
→Best Bash / Shell Books
→Best Active Directory Books
→Best Azure (Microsoft Azure) Books
→Best Automation Books
→Best Scripting Books
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