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another new MEAP, folks!
this time, we've got retrieval augmented generation, the seminal papers by ben auffarth.
the MEAP looks into twelve papers that explain why RAG works, how itβs built, and what makes it different.
half off through march 25th: hubs.la/Q0466KRV0
thanks for sharing!! and the endorsement β means a lot coming from you.
I think i caught the perfect moment of the transition on this presentation from @vyruss.org #scale23x
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lean principles are all about asking, "does this effort move value forward?"
and our new MEAP is all about applying that to software engineering.
check out lean software engineering by leigh griffin: hubs.la/Q045Pr0F0
half off through march 19th.
featured authors: @cynthiadunlop.bsky.social, @sarna.dev, @boingram.bsky.social, @teivah.dev, @dominiktornow.bsky.social, and @penberg.org
@scylladb.com's monster SCALE summit is happening next week.
as you might've guessed, it's a conference all about large scale software engineering.
it's free, virtual, & happening march 11th & 12th.
register here: hubs.la/Q045G11m0
bundle w/ books by community mbrs & speakers: hubs.la/Q045G0_M0
Machine Learning Platform Engineering from @manning.com is an incredibly detailed look into all aspects of ML platforms and the their tools: MLflow, Kubeflow, and BentoML.
The authors share insights on data analysis, model training, inference and serving, and monitoring.
shortener.manning.com/wxr5
a few weeks ago @sebastianraschka.com & @natolambert.bsky.social were on the lex fridman podcast.
if a four-hour episode is too long, @lexfridman.bsky.social created some clips highlighting parts of their conversation.
a particularly good one about getting into AI as a beginner: hubs.la/Q045499s0
new MEAP launch, folks β
get it half off through march 13th.
(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.
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.@matt.godbolt.org 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.
p.s. the books come with keys to redeem on the manning website, so you'll have access to both the eBook and liveBook versions.
new @humblebundle.com tailored to getting and/or advancing your career in tech.
this time, proceeds go to @feedingamerica.org β 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 β a pivotal part of her book, learn c++ by example.
rsvp here: hubs.la/Q043hlBz0
her book: hubs.la/Q03Pdc6S0
βWriting for Developersβ is featured as @manning.com's deal of the day today. The 45% discount also applies to βA Damn Fine Stable Diffusion Bookβ by @willkurt.bsky.social and βEveryday Data Visualizationβ by @callmedeeray.bsky.social . mng.bz/Y7oK
Thinking Beyond Syntax: The Art of Code β AI can generate code, but humans give it intent, taste, and meaning.
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π Save 40%: WATCHBANAS40
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#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:
β’ on manning: hubs.la/Q042bwqc0
β’ 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 β 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
Lex Fridman's Title Card
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
thanks a ton for the shout out!!
thanks for another great review!! always appreciate reading your thoughts β₯οΈ
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