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Summaries are not the original full articles. ## The AI magic words DevFeed: [The AI magic words]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Phoebe Sajor Published: 2026-09-17T07:40:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Stack Overflow Blog]() Topics: [Artificial Intelligence](), [interfaces](), [User Interfaces](), [intelligence](), [Learning](), [Tool]() Tags: [agentic](), [agentic-ai](), [ai](), [books](), [ceo](), [company](), [intelligence](), [interfaces](), [knowledge-building](), [learning](), [platforms](), [podcast](), [se-stackoverflow](), [se-tech](), [tool](), [user-interfaces]() ### AI overview Ryan interviews Tim O'Reilly about books as interfaces to knowledge, using "magic words" to get better outputs from AI, the increasing value of human taste, and how O'Reilly Media supports human and agentic learning through books, online platforms, and an expert intelligence tool. ### Source excerpt Ryan sits down with Tim O'Reilly, founder and CEO at O'Reilly Media, to talk about the role of books as user interfaces to knowledge, the power of "magic words" to extract better outputs from AI, and why human taste is becoming highly valuable as knowledge becomes a commodity. ## 📚 Books I Read in July and August 2026 DevFeed: [📚 Books I Read in July and August 2026]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Sergio Visinoni Published: 2026-09-09T05:00:34Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Sudo Make Me a CTO]() Topics: [Artificial Intelligence](), [Publishing]() Tags: [2026](), [ai](), [books](), [reviews]() ### AI overview A July and August 2026 roundup of books read by the author, including a highlighted review of Cory Doctorow's The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI. The review describes the book's argument that the current AI rush is a bubble driven by big tech's pursuit of investor growth narratives, with investors rather than users as the primary target of the hype. ### Source excerpt Back from a long break with a long list of summer reads. Two highlights, one of which comes with some caveats. Also, a great biography, more vibe writing and a bunch of sci-fi reading because why not? ## Kodebits Day 84: Reduce Product \[FREE\] DevFeed: [Kodebits Day 84: Reduce Product \[FREE\]]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-08-29T16:00:27Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Kodeco | High quality programming tutorials: iOS, Android, Swift, Kotlin, Unity, and more]() Topics: [Swift]() Tags: [article](), [books](), [catalog](), [development](), [free](), [learn](), [swift]() ### AI overview A short Swift challenge focused on practicing higher-order functions, presented as part of Kodeco's mobile development learning content. ### Source excerpt Practice higher-order functions with a short swift challenge. ## Weekly recommendations of articles and videos about programming, graphics, and computing DevFeed: [Weekly recommendations of articles and videos about programming, graphics, and computing]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Romain Guy Published: 2026-08-20T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Posts on Romain Guy]() Topics: [Programming](), [GPU](), [intel]() Tags: [android](), [article](), [articles](), [books](), [developer](), [fpu](), [gpu](), [graphics](), [intel](), [kotlin](), [links](), [precision](), [programming](), [videos]() ### AI overview A weekly roundup of recommended reading and viewing covering Intel's MMX, linear algebra, floating-point precision, Bézier curves, blackbody color fits, GPU memory behavior, and Game Boy Advance graphics modes. ### Source excerpt Here is a list of tings I read/watched/played/etc. this week that you might find interesting or enjoyable: Things to read Link to heading SIMD in the 90s -- Great article explaining what Intel's MMX was all about. Linear algebra done right -- Contains a lot of stuff that I feel like I have to relearn every few years. Double-double: 31 digits of precision without leaving the FPU -- I really, really like reading about floaing points :) Curvature Béziers -- Yet another fascinating article on Bézier curves, this time with a focus on curvature. Blackbody: 4 rational fits -- A set of analytical fits for blackbody colors, from 798 to 5772 K. I have used a common fit before, but these fits look more useful in some situations. What happens when a GPU reads memory -- More information about how GPUs work is always welcome. Things to watch Link to heading How the Game Boy Advance's graphics modes made it so advanced -- A tour of the GameBoy Advance's graphics modes. I had a blast programming for the GBA back then, I kind of miss this style of graphics programming. ## Weekly recommendations for reading, watching, and trying DevFeed: [Weekly recommendations for reading, watching, and trying]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Romain Guy Published: 2026-08-06T00:00:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Posts on Romain Guy]() Topics: [C++](), [Data structures](), [benchmarking](), [GPU](), [render](), [Open Source](), [Cloud]() Tags: [android](), [articles](), [benchmarking](), [books](), [c-plus-plus](), [cloud](), [developer](), [gpu](), [graphics](), [kotlin](), [links](), [open-source](), [render](), [videos]() ### AI overview A weekly list of recommendations covering C++26 std::hive internals and performance, rendering and GPU techniques, animation, mountaineering, films, an open-source cloud computer, and parallel Delaunay triangulation. ### Source excerpt Here is a list of tings I read/watched/played/etc. this week that you might find interesting or enjoyable: Things to read Link to heading A Deep Dive into C++26 std::hive: The Ultimate Container for Active Data -- Some details about the internals of C++ 26's new data structure. How fast is C++26's std::hive? -- Pretty self-explanatory and useful numbers to keep in mind. A Spectral BSSRDF for Shading Human Skin -- A spectral shading model that can be used to render different skin tones. On the Accuracy of Surface Scattering Theories -- Another reason why our rendering models are not quite good enough. A Texture Lookup Approach to Bézier Curve Evaluation on the GPU -- A clever use of GPU textures units to render Bézier curves efficiently. Haikyu!! -- I've been re-reading this manga. The anime is also worth it, for the animation itself. Annapurna: First Conquest of an 8000-meter Peak -- Maurice Herzog's account of the first successful ascent of Annapurna. Read the French original if you can. And you might want to read True Summit afterwards. Things to watch Link to heading Benchmarking - It's About Time -- Benchmarking is hard, but Matt Godbolt makes it fun and interesting. Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie -- I watched it without knowing what it was really about. You should do the same, it takes an unexpected turn. Things I want to try Link to heading Wasmo -- An Open Source "cloud computer". delaunay32 -- Fast, parallel 2D Delaunay triangulation using exact integer predicates. ## 📚 Books I read in June 2026 DevFeed: [📚 Books I read in June 2026]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Sergio Visinoni Published: 2026-07-01T05:00:48Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Sudo Make Me a CTO]() Topics: [context](), [Cloud](), [digital](), [amazon]() Tags: [2026](), [books](), [reviews](), [sci-fi](), [tech]() ### AI overview A June 2026 roundup of books the author read, highlighting Techno Feudalism by Yanis Varoufakis and discussing its thesis that Big Tech has shifted capitalism toward a cloud-based, rent-extracting system described as "techno-feudalism." The article also mentions three engaging science-fiction books. ### Source excerpt June brought me an insightful book to better understand the current macroeconomic context and the role Big Tech plays in it, complemented by 3 engaging sci-fi books, each one with its own different style. ## Sam's First Visit to An Internet Exchange DevFeed: [Sam's First Visit to An Internet Exchange]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: j2sw Published: 2026-06-25T03:54:15Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Justin Wilson (j2sw)]() Topics: [networking](), [Networks](), [Internet Traffic](), [BGP]() Tags: [bgp](), [book](), [books](), [children](), [explainer](), [fiber](), [internet](), [internet-architecture](), [internet-exchange](), [internet-traffic](), [ix](), [ixp](), [j2-updates](), [j2sw](), [justin-wilson](), [network-engineering-resources](), [networking](), [networks](), [peering](), [router](), [sam](), [stem-book](), [traffic]() ### AI overview Justin Wilson announces A Kid's First Visit to An Internet Exchange, a children's picture book in which Sam learns how networks connect, peer, and move Internet traffic. The book is available in Kindle and paperback editions. ### Source excerpt Justin Wilson announces his second children's networking book, A Kid's First Visit to an Internet Exchange. Follow Sam as he learns how networks meet, peer, and move Internet traffic. The post Sam's First Visit to An Internet Exchange appeared first on Justin Wilson (j2sw). ## The generalist EM's reading list DevFeed: [The generalist EM's reading list]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Anton Zaides Published: 2026-06-09T06:01:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Manager.dev]() Topics: [Product Management](), [User experience (UX)](), [Framework]() Tags: [books](), [engineering](), [generalist](), [learning](), [product-management]() ### AI overview A reading list of seven books intended to help engineers and engineering managers learn the basics of adjacent technology professions, including product management, design, user research, customer experience, business, marketing, and growth. The excerpt discusses Competing Against Luck and The Design of Everyday Things. ### Source excerpt 7 books to easily catch up with non-engineering professions in tech (number 3 is a must read) ## The Software Engineering Books I keep recommending DevFeed: [The Software Engineering Books I keep recommending]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Dr Milan Milanović Published: 2026-06-04T15:00:52Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Tech World With Milan Newsletter]() Topics: [Software Engineering](), [Programming]() Tags: [books](), [software-engineering]() ### AI overview The author presents a shorter 2026 selection of software engineering books they continue to recommend, explaining that the books address enduring fundamentals as well as current AI and systems concerns. The recommendations are grouped by the problems they help readers solve. ### Source excerpt And what each one actually teaches you ## What are cohort courses? DevFeed: [What are cohort courses?]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-05-18T00:00:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Kt. Academy]() Topics: [Learning](), [Kotlin](), [kotlin-coroutines]() Tags: [books](), [courses](), [kotlin](), [learning](), [workshop-learning-programming](), [workshops]() ### AI overview A text version of a video describing the evolution of technical learning formats from books and workshops to cohort courses. The author explains the advantages of workshops for teams, including focused instruction, live coding, exercises, unit tests, and interactive challenges. ### Source excerpt The evolution of learning formats, from books, workshops to cohort courses. ## 📚 Books I read in April 2026 DevFeed: [📚 Books I read in April 2026]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Sergio Visinoni Published: 2026-05-06T05:00:45Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Sudo Make Me a CTO]() Topics: [Vibe coding](), [coding](), [Software Engineering]() Tags: [books](), [coding](), [critical-thinking](), [software-engineering](), [vibe-coding]() ### AI overview A monthly reading post reviews several books and criticizes Vibe Coding by Gene Kim and Steve Yegge. The author argues that the book has weak arguments, an overly enthusiastic and repetitive style, sparse ideas, and dangerous claims, while warning readers to apply critical thinking and retain basic software engineering practices when evaluating vibe coding. ### Source excerpt The first time that the highlight of the month is not a recommendation, a helpful book on data, and a peculiar one from a fiction author I recently discovered ## Free Books DevFeed: [Free Books]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Hillel Wayne Published: 2026-03-03T16:34:33Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Newsletter feed for Hillel Wayne's Newsletter]() Topics: [Math and Logic](), [bug]() Tags: [books](), [bug](), [europe](), [free]() ### AI overview The newsletter is skipped for the week, with ten free copies of Logic for Programmers offered as an apology. The giveaway timing was intended to give people in Europe a better chance to claim copies, but a Leanpub bug prevented the release from working properly. ### Source excerpt Spinning a lot of plates this week so skipping the newsletter. As an apology, have ten free copies of Logic for Programmers. These five are available now. These five should be available at 10:30 AM CEST tomorrow, so people in Europe have a better chance of nabbing one. Nevermind Leanpub had a bug that made this not work properly ## Books for 2025 company workshops attendees promotion DevFeed: [Books for 2025 company workshops attendees promotion]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2024-10-19T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Kt. Academy]() Topics: [Kotlin programming](), [Kotlin](), [Programming](), [jetbrains](), [Google]() Tags: [2025](), [books](), [company](), [google](), [jetbrains](), [kotlin](), [kotlin-programming](), [programming](), [promotion](), [workshop-learning-programming](), [workshops]() ### AI overview A 2025 promotion for attendees of company workshops, presented alongside background on Kotlin instructor and author Marcin Moskala and his Kotlin-focused books and conference work. ### Source excerpt Our special promotion for company workshops organised in 2025. ## IPv6: Instructions for Use DevFeed: [IPv6: Instructions for Use]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2024-09-21T05:09:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [ipSpace.net blog]() Topics: [Protocol (disambiguation)]() Tags: [book](), [books](), [ipv6](), [protocol](), [worth-reading]() ### AI overview The article notes that the English edition of Tiziano Tofoni's IPv6 book has been published and comments that continued demand for IPv6 instructional books reflects the protocol's slow adoption. ### Source excerpt Retirement obviously does not sit well with my friend Tiziano Tofoni; the English version of his IPv6 book just came out. It is a bit sad, though, that we still need "how to use IPv6" books when the protocol is old enough to enjoy a nice glass of whiskey (in the US) trying to drown its sorrow at its slow adoption. ## Introducing DevReading.com DevFeed: [Introducing DevReading.com]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2024-04-24T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Radek Pazdera]() Topics: [Computing](), [Development](), [Programming]() Tags: [book](), [books](), [computers](), [dev](), [programming](), [technical]() ### AI overview The article introduces DevReading.com, a site for browsing computer books and other technical titles by interests, topics, technology stacks, and languages. It argues that broad bookstore categories, weak title keywords, and low-effort AI-generated books make relevant technical reading harder to find. ### Source excerpt Discover Your Next Technical Read ## Book review: Developing IoT Projects with ESP32 (2nd Edition) DevFeed: [Book review: Developing IoT Projects with ESP32 (2nd Edition)]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: John Lee Published: 2024-01-29T00:00:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Blog on Developer Portal]() Topics: [ESP32](), [Internet of things](), [ESP-IDF](), [C++](), [Machine learning]() Tags: [ai](), [blog](), [book-review](), [books](), [c-plus-plus](), [developers](), [esp-idf](), [esp32](), [guide](), [iot](), [review]() ### AI overview A review of the second edition of Developing IoT Projects with ESP32 by Vedat Ozan Oner. The book provides a step-by-step guide to ESP32 and ESP-IDF development for C++ developers, covering IoT fundamentals, security, OTA updates, smart home solutions, machine learning, and practical projects. ### Source excerpt "Developing IoT Projects with ESP32" by Vedat Ozan Oner serves as a key guide, especially in its second edition, which has been thoughtfully updated to reflect the latest trends in IoT development. Targeted at C++ developers who want to create powerful applications using the ESP-IDF. The book explains step by step the complexities of IoT development with the ESP32. Vedat Ozan Oner, the author, is recognized for his passion for IoT, ability of making tricky topics easy to understand. ## Paperback owners can claim a free ebook by sharing a photo of the book DevFeed: [Paperback owners can claim a free ebook by sharing a photo of the book]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2023-11-07T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Kt. Academy]() Topics: [Kotlin](), [Kotlin programming](), [Programming]() Tags: [books](), [kotlin](), [kotlin-programming](), [programming](), [promotion](), [workshop-learning-programming]() ### AI overview A promotion offers paperback owners a free ebook if they post a photo of the book. The promotion runs until the end of the year. ### Source excerpt Special promotion until the end of this year, we give away ebooks for paperback owners who post their photos with those books. ## Kotlin for Developers book series is complete DevFeed: [Kotlin for Developers book series is complete]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2023-10-12T00:01:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Kt. Academy]() Topics: [Kotlin](), [Kotlin programming](), [Development]() Tags: [announce](), [books](), [complete](), [kotlin](), [kotlin-programming](), [programming](), [workshop-learning-programming]() ### AI overview The Kotlin for Developers book series is complete. It includes books covering Kotlin fundamentals, functional programming, coroutines, advanced features, best practices, and Android development. ### Source excerpt We are happy to announce that Kotlin for developers series is finally complete. ## Threat Modeling on Sale DevFeed: [Threat Modeling on Sale]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Adam Published: 2023-10-06T00:00:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Shostack & Friends Blog]() Topics: [Security]() Tags: [books](), [security]() ### AI overview A one-day Amazon sale offers Threat Modeling: Designing for Security for $4.99, which the author describes as the lowest price they remember. The author also asks readers who enjoyed the book to leave a rating or review. ### Source excerpt Best price ever for Threat Modeling ## Kotlin for Developers series is updated to Kotlin 1.9 and ready for 2.0 DevFeed: [Kotlin for Developers series is updated to Kotlin 1.9 and ready for 2.0]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2023-09-26T00:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Kt. Academy]() Topics: [Kotlin](), [Kotlin programming]() Tags: [books](), [kotlin](), [kotlin-2](), [updated](), [workshop-learning-programming]() ### AI overview The Kotlin for Developers book series has been updated to Kotlin 1.9 and is described as ready for Kotlin 2.0. ### Source excerpt All the books from the series Kotlin for Developers are ready for Kotlin 2.0! ## Worthwhile Books Q2 2023 DevFeed: [Worthwhile Books Q2 2023]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Adam Published: 2023-06-28T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Shostack & Friends Blog]() Topics: [Cybersecurity](), [Machine Learning, Security Attacks](), [passwords](), [Zero Trust]() Tags: [attacks](), [books](), [cybersecurity](), [machine-learning](), [password](), [security](), [zero-trust]() ### AI overview A quarterly reading list covering books about cybersecurity, passwords, machine-learning security attacks, zero trust, technology history, and technical writing, along with memoirs and other nonfiction. ### Source excerpt Books that I read in the second quater that are worth your time include two memoirs, a great book on the security of ML, and more! ## Threats: The Table of Contents DevFeed: [Threats: The Table of Contents]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Adam Published: 2023-01-16T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Shostack & Friends Blog]() Topics: [spoofing]() Tags: [books](), [contents](), [guide](), [spoofing](), [table]() ### AI overview The article presents the table of contents for Threats: What Every Engineer Should Learn From Star Wars. It explains that the book covers threats such as spoofing and authenticity, with each chapter organized around the threat, mechanisms, scenarios or technologies, and defenses. The book is announced as available for preorder and sale on January 25th. ### Source excerpt Like the Force, each threat has a light side, and a dark side. ## Worthwhile Books Q4 2022 DevFeed: [Worthwhile Books Q4 2022]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Adam Published: 2022-12-19T00:00:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Shostack & Friends Blog]() Topics: [Security & Privacy](), [Cybersecurity](), [risk-management]() Tags: [books](), [cybersecurity](), [risk-management](), [safety]() ### AI overview A personal roundup of books read in late 2022, highlighting works about safety, maritime disaster, engineering, risk management, science, fiction, and astrobiology. The author emphasizes lessons that transfer from safety to cybersecurity. ### Source excerpt Books that I read in the fourth quater that are worth your time include several about safety with lessons for cybersecurity ## Kotlin Essentials book published DevFeed: [Kotlin Essentials book published]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2022-12-16T00:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Kt. Academy]() Topics: [Kotlin](), [Kotlin programming]() Tags: [books](), [kotlin](), [published](), [workshop-learning-programming]() ### AI overview Kt. Academy announces the publication of Kotlin Essentials, a book focused on essential Kotlin features. ### Source excerpt Learn about our recently published book dedicated to the essential Kotlin features. [Next page]()