Tony Fadell, the leader of the teams that created the iPod, iPhone, and Nest Learning Thermostat, shares over 30 years of Silicon Valley experience in this unorthodox guide to making things worth making. Build is a mentor in a box, offering personal stories, practical advice, and insights into some of the most impactful products and people of the 20th century.

With quick entries that build on each other, Tony charts his journey from product designer to leader, startup founder, executive, and mentor. He uses captivating examples, such as the process of building the very first iPod and iPhone, to help readers tackle problems they're currently facing, from securing startup funding to managing workplace challenges.

Through his experiences with mentors like Steve Jobs and Bill Campbell, Tony advocates for old-school, unorthodox advice. He emphasizes that while human nature doesn't change, what we create can. His guidance focuses on leading and managing effectively, not reinventing the wheel, to make things worth making.

Cracking the Coding Interview is here to help you through the process of getting a top software developer job. The author, a software engineer herself, understands the challenges of being asked to create brilliant algorithms on the spot and write flawless code on a whiteboard. Having experienced these interviews from both sides of the table, she shares her knowledge in this deeply technical book.

The book includes 189 real programming interview questions, which reflect what is truly being asked at the top companies, ensuring that you can be as prepared as possible. It walks you through how to derive each solution, so you can learn how to get there yourself. It provides hints on how to solve each question, similar to what you would receive in a real interview, and outlines five proven strategies to tackle algorithm questions, helping you to solve problems you haven't seen before.

In addition to core computer science concepts, the book offers insight into the hiring practices of top companies like Google and Facebook, including how to prepare for the soft side of the interview and the behavioral questions. Whether you're an interviewer looking for great questions or a candidate preparing to ace your interviews, this book is an invaluable tool for success.