GateXAIML / Recommended Books
Cloud Computing
Why this subject matters: Almost every modern engineering role assumes comfort with cloud infrastructure — AWS, Azure, or GCP knowledge is often a hard filter in job descriptions, even for roles that aren't explicitly "cloud" positions.
Standard reference
Cloud Computing: Concepts, Technology & Architecture
A vendor-neutral, conceptual foundation covering the "why" behind cloud architecture before you specialize in any one provider.
In-depth
Architecting for Scale
Practical, real-world guidance on availability, scalability, and risk management in cloud systems.
Practice & problems
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Study Guide
Certification-style practice questions — useful both for the AWS exam and for interview prep on cloud architecture questions.
