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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
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
January 16, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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
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
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
January 14, 2026 at 8:14 PM
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
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.
pretty neat when someone very familiar with the field is still able to get something out of it and not just newbies.
Read Transformers in Action by Nicole Koenigstein (and published by @manning.com) -- sujitpal.blogspot.com/2026/01/book... , hope folks find it useful.
Book Review: Transformers In Action
The Attention Is All You Need paper proposed the Transformer Architecrture as an improvement to the dominant encoder-decoder models of the ...
sujitpal.blogspot.com
January 12, 2026 at 9:28 PM
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.
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
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
January 10, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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
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 ↓
read below for more info ↓
That might be a bit old-school, but I love reading paperbacks. This one is my first from Manning, and I’m really impressed with the print quality!
And the content, ofc, speaks for itself thanks to @cynthiadunlop.bsky.social and @sarna.dev. Join us discussing it in the @overcommitted.dev community!
And the content, ofc, speaks for itself thanks to @cynthiadunlop.bsky.social and @sarna.dev. Join us discussing it in the @overcommitted.dev community!
January 8, 2026 at 11:50 PM
good discussion going on about writing for developers by @cynthiadunlop.bsky.social and @sarna.dev!
read below for more info ↓
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
instead of blind tooling suggestions, he emphasizes the importance of choosing frameworks based an organization's context.
watch here: hubs.la/Q03ZV3-40
January 7, 2026 at 6:34 PM
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
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
read his thread for a much better breakdown than we could ever do ↓
half off through jan 12th: hubs.la/Q03ZLzpp0
During the last year and a half, I wrote a book on server-side WebAssembly. Getting into Wasm is hard. Resources are scattered, the tech is complex, and it's constantly changing. I wanted to contribute a resource to make learning easier. manning.com/books/server... (1/5) 🧵
January 6, 2026 at 9:26 PM
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
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 ↓
here's a fun grab if you're wanting to smile while you learn in the new year ↓
happy new year! 🎊 street coder is half-off along with everything else on @manning.com today and tomorrow! 🥳
Street Coder - Sedat Kapanoglu
Learn how to handle the realities of day-to-day coding as a software developer. The author shares down-and-dirty advice that’s rooted in his personal hands-on experience.
manning.com
December 31, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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 ↓
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...
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...
December 30, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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...
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...
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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
Thanks to Nicole Königstein for this @manning.com book! It's a great read
Transformers in Action - Nicole Koenigstein
Understand the architecture that underpins today’s most powerful AI models.
Transformers are the superpower behind large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. Transformers in Actio...
shortener.manning.com
December 25, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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
Thanks to Nicole Königstein for this @manning.com book! It's a great read
Reposted by manning publications
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 ☃️
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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
December 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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
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.
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.
December 23, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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.
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
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
December 23, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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
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
Reposted by manning publications
📚 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
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
Join the Overcommitted Discord Server!
The official discord server of the Overcommitted podcast! | 116 members
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December 19, 2025 at 2:14 PM
📚 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
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
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
December 17, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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
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
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
Humble Tech Book Bundle: Ultimate AI: Algorithms and LLMs by Manning
Dive deep into the world of Artificial Intelligence with this essential book collection, your complete roadmap covering everything from core concepts to cutting-edge applications in generative AI, fin...
hubs.la
December 17, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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
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
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
December 13, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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
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
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
December 12, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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
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
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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!
We’re thrilled to welcome Sebastian Raschka to PyCon DE & PyData 2026.
From Scratch to Scale: How Far Python Takes You in Building LLMs
A deep dive into how Python powers experimentation, training, and scaling of LLMs.
📍 Darmstadt, April 14–16, 2026
From Scratch to Scale: How Far Python Takes You in Building LLMs
A deep dive into how Python powers experimentation, training, and scaling of LLMs.
📍 Darmstadt, April 14–16, 2026
December 5, 2025 at 4:21 AM
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
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
December 8, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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
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.
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.
December 5, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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.
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
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
December 4, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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
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.
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.
December 2, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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.
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.
I’m learning #Zig with Systems Programming with Zig (by @garrison.tngl.sh) at @manning.com
It’s not just a book about a language, it’s a book about thinking “like a system”.
The compiler teaches you and the build system gives you control.
I love this kind of mind-blowing moment.
hubs.la/Q03KYpG70
It’s not just a book about a language, it’s a book about thinking “like a system”.
The compiler teaches you and the build system gives you control.
I love this kind of mind-blowing moment.
hubs.la/Q03KYpG70
Systems Programming with Zig - Garrison Hinson-Hasty
Zig delivers performance, reliability, and complex integration in systems programming in a simple, modern package.
Zig hits the sweet spot for systems programming. This new programming language is hi...
hubs.la
December 1, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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?
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?
November 26, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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?
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?