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O'Reilly @oreilly.bsky.social · 13h

"While chatbots are great for answering questions and generating outputs, AI agents are designed to take action. They are proactive, goal-oriented, and can handle complex, multi-step tasks." Check out #Radar post by our David Michelson to learn more: bit.ly/47rp0ZO #AIAgents

Everyday AI Agents

A common misconception about O'Reilly is that we cater only to the deeply technical learner. While we're proud of our deep roots in the tech community, the

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O'Reilly @oreilly.bsky.social · 1d

"Google has announced the Agent Payments Protocol (AP2), which is intended to help agents to engage in ecommerce—it’s largely concerned with authenticating and authorizing parties making a transaction." More #TechTrends to watch this month in a recent #Radar article by Mike Loukides: bit.ly/3KSF2Di

Radar Trends to Watch: October 2025

Developments in Programming, Operations, Augmented Reality, and More

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deitel.bsky.social @deitel.bsky.social · 2d

Join me Tuesday, Oct. 14 for a full day of Python data science, AI and generative AI code: learning.oreilly.com/live-events/...

#python #datascience #AI #GenAI #machinelearning #deeplearning @oreilly.bsky.social

Python® Data Science Full Throttle with Paul Deitel: Introductory Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data and Cloud Case Studies

A One-Day, Presentation-Only, Case-Study-Intensive Seminar

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Kyle @kylestratis.com · 2d

If you subscribe to @oreilly.bsky.social’s learning platform, you can read the unedited draft of AI Agents with MCP, we just added chapter 5, the first of 3 chapters about MCP servers!

AI Agents with MCP

Since its release in late 2024, Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP) has redefined how developers build and connect AI agents to tools, data, and each other. AI Agents with MCP... - Selection from...

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Maarten Grootendorst @maartengr.bsky.social · 2d

Excited to share that @jayalammar.bsky.social and I are writing the book “An Illustrated Guide to AI Agents” with @oreilly.bsky.social 🥳

Our new book will contain chapters on the fundamentals of agents (memory, tools, and planning), alongside more advanced concepts like RL and reasoning LLMs.

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Jay Alammar @jayalammar.bsky.social · 2d

The Illustrated Guide to AI Agents

New book announcement!

Thrilled that together with @maartengr.bsky.social , we're writing a new book titled “An Illustrated Guide to AI Agents” and published by @oreilly.bsky.social.

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Victor Geislinger @victorsvector.com · 2d

Good reminder to check your local library to see if they have have free access to @oreilly.bsky.social's digital catalog

(you won't be surprised to hear that every Bay Area library I've checked has the O'Reilly catalog available for free)

Jay Alammar @jayalammar.bsky.social · 2d

The Illustrated Guide to AI Agents

New book announcement!

Thrilled that together with @maartengr.bsky.social , we're writing a new book titled “An Illustrated Guide to AI Agents” and published by @oreilly.bsky.social.

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O'Reilly @oreilly.bsky.social · 2d

We’ve gathered some of the best early adopters to share with you their practical strategies for building agents, setting you up with the knowledge and confidence to begin the process yourself. Join us on October 23: https://bit.ly/42YMqmI #GenAISuperstream #GenAI #AgenticAI

GenAI Superstream: Everyday AI Agents

Autonomous AI to Work Smarter and Multiply Your Impact

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O'Reilly @oreilly.bsky.social · 5d

"When you’re working with AI tools like Cursor or GitHub Copilot, the real power isn’t just having access to different models—it’s knowing when to use them." New #Radar piece by Tim O'Brien: https://bit.ly/46OslSM

Control Codegen Spend

Use the Right Model—Then Switch Back

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O'Reilly @oreilly.bsky.social · 5d

"Coding assistants are no longer experimental toys. They’re woven into production workflows, classrooms, design studios, and research labs. But their future is far from settled." Read #Radar piece by Sam Lau and Philip Guo to learn more: https://bit.ly/3L3BJJu #AI #AICoding

Mapping the Design Space of AI Coding Assistants

From Autocomplete to Agents: Analyzing 90 Tools from Industry and Academia

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O'Reilly @oreilly.bsky.social · 5d

"Teaching developers to work effectively with AI means building habits that keep critical thinking active while leveraging AI’s speed. But teaching these habits isn’t straightforward." Check out new #Radar article by @andrewstellman.bsky.social: bit.ly/3KJJ8h9 #AI

The AI Teaching Toolkit: Practical Guidance for Teams

Teaching developers to work effectively with AI means building habits that keep critical thinking active while leveraging AI’s speed.But teaching these

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Excel Cookbook @theexcelcookbook.bsky.social · 6d

Do you want to learn more about Excel's core features? If so, I'm running my Foundations of Excel course for #OReilly on October 15th. Hope to see you there: www.oreilly.com/live-events/....

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Foundations of Microsoft Excel

Functions, tables, pivot tables, and Power Query

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O'Reilly @oreilly.bsky.social · 5d

In this 5-hour course, you will learn to effectively manage your small business finances using #QuickBooks Desktop. The course covers key areas like #TransactionRecording, #sales and #ExpenseManagement, #reconciliation, and generating financial #reports. Check it out: https://bit.ly/42Xgy1V

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O'Reilly @oreilly.bsky.social · 6d

Heading to #LeadDevNewYork on October 15 &16? So are hundreds of top engineering leaders—and we’re excited to meet you there.

We’re here for it—and we’d love to chat. Plus, @addyosmani.bsky.social will be doing a book signing.

Come find us at Booth 7!

#LeadDevNY #EngineeringCommunity #LeadDev

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O'Reilly @oreilly.bsky.social · 6d

In this immersive Perplexity AI course from Rick Crisci, you’ll get a deep understanding of how #PerplexityAI can be applied in real-world scenarios, empowering you to leverage its power effectively. Don't miss it on November 14, save your spot today: https://bit.ly/4nyKJoA

Perplexity AI Essentials

Unlock the power of GenAI to solve problems and improve productivity

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O'Reilly @oreilly.bsky.social · 7d

Are you getting close to the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300) exam and wondering, “Am I actually ready?” That’s exactly why we run these Exam Cram sessions. Think of it as your last best dress rehearsal. Join on October 27: https://bit.ly/4gTquPU #PowerBI #DataAnalyst #ExamPrep

Certification Exam Cram: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst

Build confidence and boost your exam readiness

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O'Reilly @oreilly.bsky.social · 7d

O’Reilly's famous live course offering is now available to the public! Purchase your seat for an expert-led course to learn the latest skills. You’ll get hands-on experience—and the opportunity to ask questions along the way. Check out upcoming courses: https://bit.ly/4niCvQS

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O'Reilly @oreilly.bsky.social · 8d

We’re thrilled to be heading to Dubai for the world’s largest tech and AI event: GITEX GLOBAL 2025 October 13-17. Stop by our booth to say hi and see how organizations are leveraging O'Reilly to upskill talent and stay ahead in fast-moving industries.

#AIEducation #TechLeadership #Gitex2025

O'Reilly @oreilly.bsky.social · 8d

What sets this class apart is its emphasis on practical development and performance optimization, featuring #LLM observability and benchmarking tools like OpenAI Evals and LangSmith. Save your spot for October 13: https://bit.ly/48dCucO

The LLM Development Stack

Applications, Agents, Chatbots, and more

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Kyle @kylestratis.com · 12d

and the addition of chapter 5, the first of 3 chapters covering the ins and outs of building MCP servers. If you subscribe to @oreilly.bsky.social's learning platform, you can spend your weekend with the book now here: learning.oreilly.com/library/vie...

AI Agents with MCP

Since its release in late 2024, Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP) has redefined how developers build and connect AI agents to tools, data, and each other. AI Agents with MCP... - Selection from AI Agents with MCP [Book]

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techupskills.bsky.social @techupskills.bsky.social · 10d

Need to learn GitHub Copilot? Join us for Hands-on #GitHub #Copilot from @techupskills.bsky.social & @oreilly.bsky.social on 10/7 : 6-10 pm EDT. Go from 0 to pro in 4 hrs! Learn Copilot for code gen, test, #MCP in IDE, CLI & GitHub with hands-on labs. Signup @ www.oreilly.com/live-events/...

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O'Reilly @oreilly.bsky.social · 9d

"Alexia Pedersen, SVP International at O’Reilly believes the impact of AI on jobs is nothing new and should be expected. She notes that all important innovations have changed the kinds of jobs that are in-demand across every technology cycle." Read more on The HR World: bit.ly/4nzp0wz #AI #GenAI

Tech Too Far: Does AI undermine retention? | The HR World

As AI continues to change the workplace and work, Simon Kent looks at the impact on retention and why HR needs to be pro-active to ensure any change is positive.

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O'Reilly @oreilly.bsky.social · 12d

Whether you're a #DataEngineer, #DataAnalyst, or #MachineLearningEngineer, you'll discover in-depth guidance, practical exercises, sample questions, and expert advice you need to leverage #AWS services effectively and achieve certification. check it out: https://bit.ly/46xmxwH

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Andrew Stellman 👾 @andrewstellman.bsky.social · 13d

That is definitely not a recipe for AI taking all of our coding jobs.

I dig into this in my @oreilly.bsky.social Radar piece: “Prompt Engineering Is Requirements Engineering.”
📖 www.oreilly.com/radar/prompt...

Prompt Engineering Is Requirements Engineering

We’ve Been Here Before

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O'Reilly @oreilly.bsky.social · 13d

The cognitive shortcut paradox presents a fundamental challenge for how we teach and learn #programming in the #AI era. The traditional path of building skills through struggle and iteration hasn’t become obsolete; it’s become more critical. @andrewstellman.bsky.social: bit.ly/4nyzhcB #Radar

The Cognitive Shortcut Paradox

This article is part of a series on the Sens-AI Framework—practical habits for learning and coding with AI.AI gives novice developers the ability to skip

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