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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago

Most programming books start with tips for starters. I don't think that's a good way to do it. I want books that get into the programming techniques the pros use. What to use when building functions, how to build a proper class within the goals set. I think this is better than explaining the reserved words or other things that belong to an encyclopedia.

[–] Noughtmare 4 points 2 days ago

You can choose a custom donation and make most of your money go to the EFF. Then the top tier is just like a €24 donation to the EFF and you only really "pay" €10.30 for the actual books.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I looked at the blurb for this and yawned. Other stuff from Humble has varied from great to crap.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Agreed, but No Starch are usually great

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

In contrast Packt is on the crap end.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago
[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

All the good stuff is in the top tier

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

It always is. That’s how their entire business model functions.