s. This book will help you develop a comprehensive understanding of the 5G technology, network design, and operation, as well as applications and use cases. This book provides your recipe for success in harnessing 5G technology for digital transformation and driving unique business outcomes. Who this book is for If you are a telecom enthusiast or working in the domain and want to learn more about building a 5G network from the bottom up or an application modernization strategy maker, then this book is for you. It provides a consumable explanation of the technology for network engineers, network architects, and infrastructure decision-makers, helping them excel in their day-to-day work involving 5G technology. What this book covers Chapter 1, Introduction to 5G, introduces key aspects and methodologies of 5G New Radio, the next- generation radio access network, and the end-to-end system architecture of 5G with a focus on the concepts and drivers. Chapter 2, End-to-End Architecture Components, Concepts, Security, and Transport, introduces the end-to-end 5G architecture. You'll learn about new concepts introduced in 5G and then deep dive into the various 5G network functions. Chapter 3, Building Blocks - Cloud Native Infrastructure, introduces the concept of cloud native infrastructure and service-based architecture in 5G. Chapter 4, 5G Air Interface and Physical Layer Procedures - Part 1, introduces the general physical layer procedures, waveform, numerology, and the frame structure in NR. Chapter 5, 5G Air Interface and Physical Layer Procedures - Part 2, covers initial access and beam management together with the physical channels and signals that are utilized. Chapter 6, 5G Air Interface and Physical Layer Procedures - Part 3, introduces the rest of the downlink and uplink physical channels and signals and other aspects, such as the channel coding scheme and bandwidth parts, that are related to physical layer procedures. Chapter 7, Packet Core Procedures, delves into the details of 5G packet core call flows. Cha