[Verse 1] When data flows like rivers wide and systems start to grow Five books will be your guiding light, the first things you should know Kleppmann shows the data way, how systems scale with care While Larson solves the puzzles that engineering teams must share [Chorus] Data, People, Speed, and Path, Strategy that's sound These are the foundations every CTO has found Read them first, learn them well, build your knowledge strong Five essential books to guide you all along [Verse 2] Accelerate your delivery, Forsgren shows the way High performers ship with confidence, improving every day Fournier maps the manager's path from code to leading teams Growing people, making choices, building stronger dreams [Chorus] Data, People, Speed, and Path, Strategy that's sound These are the foundations every CTO has found Read them first, learn them well, build your knowledge strong Five essential books to guide you all along [Bridge] Good strategy cuts through the noise, Rumelt makes it clear Focus on what matters most, the leverage points appear From databases to culture change, from metrics to career These five books hold wisdom that will serve you year by year [Verse 3] Start with these before you dive into the deeper sea Master data-intensive apps and elegant teams that breathe Measure what accelerates your software delivery Guide your people up the path with clear strategy [Chorus] Data, People, Speed, and Path, Strategy that's sound These are the foundations every CTO has found Read them first, learn them well, build your knowledge strong Five essential books to guide you all along [Outro] Tier One awaits your hungry mind These books will help you lead and find Your way to technical success Five authors, one journey to progress
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