O'Reilly book, Designing Cloud Native Delivery Systems

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UPDATE

In the Age of AI, writing a book on Cloud Native Delivery Systems quickly became, sadly, an irrelevant topic. Cloud Native itself, is still a relevant and thriving ecosystem. But interest in it in Book form has declined dramatically.

Nic, myself, and O’Reilly discussed at length whether we should refactor or reframe the scope of the book. We concluded together, however, that our time would be better spent designing online content (like this workshop https://www.oreilly.com/live-events/getting-started-with-ai-infrastructure-and-gpu-computing/0642572340841/). We are still in discussions to potentially come back to a book effort in the future, but we are in no rush to do so as the online workshops are proving to be incredibly successful (the first iteration of my AI Infra intro in July had 800+ signups).

We have been approached by additional publishers on similar topics, as well as AI Infra as it relates to Cloud Native, but have decided to decline them, and instead we are going to wait and see where the industry lands, before committing to the extremely significant effort of book-writing.

Summary: Engaged in a contract with O’Reilly publishers to write a book on Cloud Native Delivery Systems. Note, I don’t recommend working on 2 books at the same time! Description (O’Reilly provided ER Copy) below.

Author(s): Bryan Oliver, Nic Cheneweth Expected Publish date: Early 2026

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[Book] Designing Cloud Native Delivery Systems - ER Copy

Are you grappling with the complexities of software delivery in today’s distributed environments? As technologies evolve, so do the challenges associated with deploying and managing systems that are robust, scalable, and efficient. Yet, without a structured understanding of the architectural patterns that underpin these systems, making informed decisions can be overwhelming.

In this go-to guide, Bryan Oliver offers a groundbreaking exploration of the architectural patterns essential for building state-of-the-art delivery systems. This book not only documents these patterns but also delves into the trade-offs and values they offer, enabling you to make optimal choices for your organization’s software delivery architecture. Equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate the intricacies of highly-distributed software delivery and transform your developmental lifecycle. By reading, you’ll:

  • Understand the patterns behind modern delivery systems and the strategies they enable
  • Analyze the potential of delivery patterns within systems, assessing capabilities and limitations
  • Gain a profound grasp of the architectural components that constitute effective delivery systems
  • Choose suitable delivery systems and patterns, optimizing both function and efficiency
  • Identify effective patterns and antipatterns, so you can implement robust delivery systems