(1/2) The best part of Monster Scale Summit is that no matter where you are, you can learn from over 60 speakers who are solving engineering challenges from a variety of angles. Registrants also receive 30-day full access to @oreilly.bsky.social and a 45% discount on @manning.com books. #ScyllaDB

[email protected] interviews @fbuontempo.bsky.social about "Learn C++ by Example," exploring practical teaching methods that make modern C++ features accessible through games and self-contained examples.

new @humblebundle.com tailored to getting and/or advancing your career in tech. this time, proceeds go to @feedingamerica.org — a nationwide network of food banks. check it out: hubs.la/Q043JWkt0

@penberg.org's book on Latency with @manning.com is incredibly detailed! Covering latency in all its forms, and real practical approaches to reduce or minimize its impact. Brought me back to writing about event loops for Reactive Java with @cescoffier.bsky.social shortener.manning.com/X1ME

next monday at 10am ET, @fbuontempo.bsky.social will be doing a linkedin live. she'll walk you through building a small higher/lower card game, so you can go beyond c++11 — a pivotal part of her book, learn c++ by example. rsvp here: hubs.la/Q043hlBz0 her book: hubs.la/Q03Pdc6S0

“Writing for Developers” is featured as @manning.com's deal of the day today. The 45% discount also applies to “A Damn Fine Stable Diffusion Book” by @willkurt.bsky.social and “Everyday Data Visualization” by @callmedeeray.bsky.social . mng.bz/Y7oK

Thinking Beyond Syntax: The Art of Code — AI can generate code, but humans give it intent, taste, and meaning. 👉 hubs.la/Q042g7yP0 📘 Save 40%: WATCHBANAS40 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd_p... #Java #SoftwareCraftsmanship #CleanCode #TheArtOfCode #ManningBooks #IA @manning.com

some ppl say AI saves time. hard stop. but fixing its output often takes more time than doing it yourself. that said, giving it simple tasks can save time. doc analysis is a good example. learn how with AI-powered document assistant by kannupriyakalra.bsky.social & pavan vamsi: hubs.la/Q042n0cd0

fun fact (or opinion...?) friday: @lernerpython.com's python workout, second edition can help fight AI brain rot. source (via linkedin): hubs.la/Q042bvtT0 the book: • on manning: hubs.la/Q042bwqc0 • on amazon: hubs.la/Q042bwGq0

Read and reviewed Software Engineering for Data Scientists by Andrew Treadway published by @manning.com hope folks find it useful -- sujitpal.blogspot.com/2026/02/book...

not all chatbots are created equal. nor should they be. i mean, there's a reason a recent release of chatgpt asked which tone you preferred. that's the approach of this liveProject series — creating a chatbot with a company's culture in mind from the get-go. 50% off thru feb 18: hubs.la/Q041TxgL0

new MEAP drop: CUDA for deep learning by elliot arledge. abstractions boost productivity. until control and predictability take precedence. the book shows how to work directly with NVIDIA GPUs, from first kernels to real GPU-level optimizations. half off through feb 17th: hubs.la/Q041HfDR0

on saturday, @sebastianraschka.com & @natolambert.bsky.social were on @lexfridman.bsky.social to dissect where AI is today & where it's going. watch "the state of AI in 2026" on youtube: hubs.la/Q041qdWg0 if you want more from them, we have a bundle going with their books & more: hubs.la/Q041qf4L0

so, two cool things re: duckDB in action by @markhneedham.com, @mesirii.de, and @rotnroll666.bsky.social happened. 1. it was featured at @datadaytexas.bsky.social by @motherduck.com at their booth. 2. it was translated into japanese by impress. the book: hubs.la/Q0415RWM0

🔴 NEW BOOK 🔴 I’m writing a new book and the early access version (MEAP) is already available with @manning.com. 👉 50% off for a limited time Includes continuous updates and the final version (print or ebook). This is my 15th book 🙂 Link: hubs.la/Q03_tWSb0

🎯 Acing the CKA Exam - Live Webinar @brito-rafa.bsky.social and I are hosting a free live session on #AcingTheCKA ✅ Exam tips & time management strategies ✅ How #CloudNative concepts appear in practice ✅ Real-world application ✅ Live Q&A RSVP: www.linkedin.com/events/74180...

we're hosting a linkedIn live with @chadmcrowell.com & @brito-rafa.bsky.social, authors of acing the CKA exam, 2nd ed. they'll be diving deep into parts the CKA exam & how that knowledge carries over into everyday k8s work, with time for live questions. details & registration: hubs.la/Q03_bW2R0

summaries and previews of tech books are great, but sometimes a different POV is nice. on our site, you can see how data-oriented programming in java's ideas come together in practice. but if you want to check out the code, its repo is available: hubs.la/Q03-ScKs0 the book: hubs.la/Q03-ScGf0

insightful review and breakdown of nicole's book, transformers in action ↓ pretty neat when someone very familiar with the field is still able to get something out of it and not just newbies.

phil windley, dynamic authorization's author, has a blog to accompany his book. it's a good read if you wanna know in what context dynamic authorization matters & more: hubs.la/Q03-h0D10 plus, a lot of his posts start with a cute little anthropomorphic computer. his book: hubs.la/Q03-h0B20

good discussion going on about writing for developers by @cynthiadunlop.bsky.social and @sarna.dev! read below for more info ↓

ajay chankramath went on the software leaders uncensored podcast to talk about his approach to platform engineering. instead of blind tooling suggestions, he emphasizes the importance of choosing frameworks based an organization's context. watch here: hubs.la/Q03ZV3-40

danilo's book, server-side webassembly, is now available in print! read his thread for a much better breakdown than we could ever do ↓ half off through jan 12th: hubs.la/Q03ZLzpp0

last two days of the countdown to 2026 sale are here. here's a fun grab if you're wanting to smile while you learn in the new year ↓

being a skilled developer doesn't necessarily mean that person was a prodigy. more often than not, it means they worked hard. and did so frequently. which is exactly what @teivah.dev does and champions thru his blog and new MEAP, the coder cafe. half off until 1/2: www.manning.com/books/the-co...

Transformers in Action (shortener.manning.com/JdAP) is an excellent resource for learning how various transformer models work, how to specialize and train models, and ethical LLMs. Thanks to Nicole Königstein for this @manning.com book! It's a great read

50% OFF EVERYTHING for Xmas! 🎄✨ Great opportunity to pick up "PostgreSQL Mistakes and How to Avoid Them" 🐘, and all the other fine products at @manning.com at HALF PRICE! 📚🎁 🔴 hubs.la/Q03Nc0hv0 ☃️ #books #techBooks #xmas #christmas #sale #postgres #postgresql #databases

the manning community is incredible 🥹 not only did we reach that $30k goal for @girlswhocode.bsky.social, but we surpassed it. sooo thankful for all of you and the opportunity to partner with @humblebundle.com so we can help make a difference where it matters.

the messier life gets, the easier it is to miss the beauty. that includes in your day-to-day. our new MEAP, the art of code by sandrine banas, reminds you how both your creative & technical sides make for the best code. a rare but meaningful combo. half off for a limited time: hubs.la/Q03YW1MX0

📚 Want to learn how to write for developers? Join us TODAY at 9AM PT to discuss chapters 1-2 of "Writing for Developers" Haven't read it yet? No problem! Come anyway. It might be just the push you need to finally write that post you've been putting off ✍️ Everyone's welcome! discord.gg/4enG8EQaMr

AI agents are all the rage right now. but maybe ppl don't really understand them? and, tbh, sometimes they're not the right answer. @cxbxmxcx.bsky.social talks about this and more on the digital renaissance pod: hubs.la/Q03Yyb7x0 his book, AI agents in action, second edition: hubs.la/Q03T6Ttc0

supporting @girlswhocode.bsky.social, we've got another @humblebundle.com going. this time: the ultimate AI algorithms and LLMs book bundle. with over $25k raised and just under a week left, we're hoping to reach that $30k mark for girls who code! check it out: hubs.la/Q03Yqnns0

we've got a new MEAP, folks! vibe engineering by @askowronski.bsky.social & tomasz lelek we've talked a lot about vibe coding. vibe engineering, though? not really. & that's why this one's so exciting. how're y'all thinking about (or already doing) vibe engineering? the book: hubs.la/Q03Y4rm60

noro chalise came up with some pretty cool takeaways from nicole koenigstein's transformers in action. imo, one of the best is that not all transformers are the same, and nicole doesn't shy away from that in her book. noro's review: hubs.la/Q03XXTxt0 the book: hubs.la/Q03XXTDB0

Excited for my first conference in Europe in April. I’ll be talking about LLMs, Python, coding, and all the fun stuff, and I’m looking forward to meeting fellow AI builders there!

you probably know your social feeds aren't random. but why you're suddenly getting cat memes isn’t always obvious. often, it's due to it's recommender systems. in our new MEAP, hidden influences, @lucab.phd shares his take from working with 'em at Twitter. get it half off: hubs.la/Q03XnNbz0

forgot to tell y'all. we'll have deals til the end of the year — our Countdown to 2026. here's the link to follow along: hubs.la/Q03X8m1b0 we'll let you know about each day's deal everywhere but here. pro-tip: other than the christmas eve to new years week, mondays will have the biggest sales.

want to learn the "why" behind all things javascript? javascript in depth by @jasnell.me is written so that newer devs can think & build like vets. it digs into engines, runtimes, & the design choices behind the language. new in MEAP; get 50% off with code snellML through 12/18: hubs.la/Q03W-mVy0

as some of you may know, today is #givingtuesday. we're proud to support island harvest, a member of @feedingamerica.org, this year: hubs.la/Q03Wyw_T0 we're donating $1 for every book or subscription purchased through the end of the year.

love this take.

how do you define AI slop? imo, it's something that was purely crafted by AI. so, if you asked it to make a draft shorter, it's not slop. but if you went to AI & said, "write me a post," then yes, slop. but even that is nuanced, because if you edit it, it's not slop. right...? idk. thoughts?

like the week of halloween, we'll be having tons of sales going from tuesday to monday (go figure, amirite?). if there's something you've eyeing for yourself or a friend, now might be the time. like before, not gonna post them here, but you can see 'em on our other accts, our website, or just ask.

linkedin won't let us respond to anything... we're not ignoring you. promise. now, back to sulking over something i have zero control over 🙃

📚 Next Overcommitted Book Club: Writing for Developers! Kick off Dec 15 with a podcast ep with authors @sarna.dev and @cynthiadunlop.bsky.social Dec 16. Read together, share your writing, connect with other developers. 50% off code through Manning: OVERCOMMITTED50. Join us! #OvercommittedBookClub

we often get asked why we're publishing a new edition. or what's new. or if there's "a point" to getting the new edition. or some variation thereof. elton does a good job here summarizing 1. why the book matters and 2. what the second edition has that the first doesn't. highly recommend.

check it — new in MEAP ↓

beyond research, deepseek models are a fairly new concept (probably won't be for long if they follow the typical LLM timeline 😂). but the authors of build a deepseek model (from scratch) didn't waste any time. hear their story: hubs.la/Q03TlX4f0 their book is still half off: hubs.la/Q03TlVLB0

anyone else notice how AI agents went from, "ooo... these are cool," to, "yeah, so?" in like six months? kinda made @cxbxmxcx.bsky.social's first edition of AI agents in action old news pretty quick. so, he's writing another & it's out in MEAP. get it half off through nov 27th: hubs.la/Q03T6Ttc0

#KubeCon day 1 keynotes: @terrytangyuan.xyz and Anjali Telang talking about anchoring trust among people, machines, and models. Announced KServe is an incubating project in the CNCF

whether you’re integrating an existing AI or hosting your own, AI governance can be a headache. our new MEAP, AI governance by @engin.bsky.social & stefano bennati shows you how to take a practical approach to make it a bit less complex. half off for the next couple weeks: hubs.la/Q03SKNj40