ddia-references is a curated collection of literature references that accompanies the book Designing Data-Intensive Applications.
The repository addresses the problem of link decay in technical literature by maintaining up-to-date URLs to freely available online resources cited throughout the book. These references span research papers, blog posts, bug reports, and other materials that provide deeper context on data systems topics. The approach is straightforward: the project organizes references by chapter and accepts pull requests to fix broken links or correct errors, with guidance to search Google Scholar for open-access versions of academic papers.
This resource is most useful for readers of the book who want quick access to cited materials without searching manually. The print edition readers benefit from having working links readily available, while ebook readers can follow embedded links that the repository helps keep current. The project is not a substitute for the book itself but rather a companion tool for those already engaged with its content.
The project accepts community contributions to maintain link accuracy as the web evolves. Development activity centers on responding to reports of broken links and integrating corrections from readers who encounter outdated references.
