This week's Substack. Oan a warld wioot journalists.
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The closin o BBC Scotland, cultural homogenisation and hoo tae stay informit despite it aw
Oan a warld wioot journalists
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October 23, 2026 at 9:51 PM
This week's Substack. Oan a warld wioot journalists.
(Ah've made ma Substack subscriber-ainlie fur noo as ah dinnae want AI scrapin mair o ma wark than is awready available. But the guid news is thit it's free tae subscribe!)
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Four months ago, I pre-ordered an e-book on Pearson’s Informit.com website. When the publication day arrived Tuesday, my book wasn’t available, so I contacted their support. Now that book has disappeared from my account page.
They tell my they have people looking into it. Wonderful customer service
They tell my they have people looking into it. Wonderful customer service
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October 16, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Four months ago, I pre-ordered an e-book on Pearson’s Informit.com website. When the publication day arrived Tuesday, my book wasn’t available, so I contacted their support. Now that book has disappeared from my account page.
They tell my they have people looking into it. Wonderful customer service
They tell my they have people looking into it. Wonderful customer service
New addition
Journal article: Military intelligence at Gallipoli - 'A leap in the dark' by Murray J. Davies (published 01-01-1992)
https://search.informit.org/doi/abs/10.3316/informit.477119992453200
Journal article: Military intelligence at Gallipoli - 'A leap in the dark' by Murray J. Davies (published 01-01-1992)
https://search.informit.org/doi/abs/10.3316/informit.477119992453200
October 11, 2026 at 10:33 AM
New addition
Journal article: Military intelligence at Gallipoli - 'A leap in the dark' by Murray J. Davies (published 01-01-1992)
https://search.informit.org/doi/abs/10.3316/informit.477119992453200
Journal article: Military intelligence at Gallipoli - 'A leap in the dark' by Murray J. Davies (published 01-01-1992)
https://search.informit.org/doi/abs/10.3316/informit.477119992453200
Change of pace, palate cleanser
Here is something from 2014, when one of the all-time good guys, Donald Knuth, was asked twenty questions by other computer scientists and similar. It's geeky -- of course! -- but not generally demanding esoteric knowledge.
www.informit.com/articles/art...
Here is something from 2014, when one of the all-time good guys, Donald Knuth, was asked twenty questions by other computer scientists and similar. It's geeky -- of course! -- but not generally demanding esoteric knowledge.
www.informit.com/articles/art...
Twenty Questions for Donald Knuth | | InformIT
To celebrate the publication of the eBooks of <em><a href="/promotions/impact-of-the-art-of-computer-programming-139881">The Art of Computer Programming, </a></em> (TAOCP), we asked several computer ...
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October 9, 2026 at 12:57 AM
Change of pace, palate cleanser
Here is something from 2014, when one of the all-time good guys, Donald Knuth, was asked twenty questions by other computer scientists and similar. It's geeky -- of course! -- but not generally demanding esoteric knowledge.
www.informit.com/articles/art...
Here is something from 2014, when one of the all-time good guys, Donald Knuth, was asked twenty questions by other computer scientists and similar. It's geeky -- of course! -- but not generally demanding esoteric knowledge.
www.informit.com/articles/art...
My book "Message- and Event-Driven Systems with CQRS and Event Sourcing" is finally available! Thanks to @vaughnvernon.bsky.social for the opportunity to publish a book in his series and for all the support.
You can buy the book on Amazon, InformIT, and other platforms (availability may vary).
You can buy the book on Amazon, InformIT, and other platforms (availability may vary).
Message- and Event-Driven Systems with CQRS and Event Sourcing: Web and Cloud Architecture (Addison-Wesley Signature Series (Vernon)): Lawrence, Alex: 9780137998616: Amazon.com: Books
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September 11, 2026 at 1:01 PM
My book "Message- and Event-Driven Systems with CQRS and Event Sourcing" is finally available! Thanks to @vaughnvernon.bsky.social for the opportunity to publish a book in his series and for all the support.
You can buy the book on Amazon, InformIT, and other platforms (availability may vary).
You can buy the book on Amazon, InformIT, and other platforms (availability may vary).
Discount code SAFERTECH confers a 35% discount off the list price of ISBNs 9780135589328 or 9780135589359 only when purchased on informit.com. Discount does not apply to “Best Value” or “Additional Savings” book + eBook bundles. Offer expires 11:59pm EDT May 31, 2027.
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September 3, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Discount code SAFERTECH confers a 35% discount off the list price of ISBNs 9780135589328 or 9780135589359 only when purchased on informit.com. Discount does not apply to “Best Value” or “Additional Savings” book + eBook bundles. Offer expires 11:59pm EDT May 31, 2027.
H'interesting. When I worked at Books+Publishing we did a deal with Informit to digitise our print magazines, but the archive going back to 1921 still only exists in paper.
September 2, 2026 at 10:47 AM
H'interesting. When I worked at Books+Publishing we did a deal with Informit to digitise our print magazines, but the archive going back to 1921 still only exists in paper.
I don't have a copy yet, so you might be able to get one before I do! Get it from the publisher: www.informit.com/store/buildi...
Or Amazon:
www.amazon.com/Building-Saf...
Or Amazon:
www.amazon.com/Building-Saf...
Building Safer Technology: A Field Guide to Failing Well | InformIT
Failure is inevitable. Failing well is a skill. The era of "move fast and break things" is over. In a world where software and AI are woven into everything from power grids to the devices in our homes...
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August 21, 2026 at 7:01 PM
I don't have a copy yet, so you might be able to get one before I do! Get it from the publisher: www.informit.com/store/buildi...
Or Amazon:
www.amazon.com/Building-Saf...
Or Amazon:
www.amazon.com/Building-Saf...
InformIT: www.informit.com/store/buildi...
Books A Million: www.booksamillion.com/p/Building-S...
Barnes And Noble: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/building-s...
Walmart: www.walmart.com/ip/Building-...
Books A Million: www.booksamillion.com/p/Building-S...
Barnes And Noble: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/building-s...
Walmart: www.walmart.com/ip/Building-...
Building Safer Technology: A Field Guide to Failing Well | InformIT
Failure is inevitable. Failing well is a skill. The era of "move fast and break things" is over. In a world where software and AI are woven into everything from power grids to the devices in our homes...
www.informit.com
July 10, 2026 at 4:28 PM
InformIT: www.informit.com/store/buildi...
Books A Million: www.booksamillion.com/p/Building-S...
Barnes And Noble: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/building-s...
Walmart: www.walmart.com/ip/Building-...
Books A Million: www.booksamillion.com/p/Building-S...
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Brett is also the author of "Effective Python", a book I recommend to developers that want to write more Pythonic Python and really grasp how the new Python 3 features work.
Get yourself a copy @ https://www.informit.com/store/effective-python-125-specific-ways-to-write-better-9780138172183
Get yourself a copy @ https://www.informit.com/store/effective-python-125-specific-ways-to-write-better-9780138172183
Effective Python: 125 Specific Ways to Write Better Python, 3rd Edition | InformIT
Master the art of Python programming with 125 actionable best practices to write more efficient, readable, and maintainable code. Python is a versatile and powerful language, but leveraging its full potential requires more than just knowing the syntax. Effective Python: 125 Specific Ways to Write Better Python, 3rd Edition is your comprehensive guide to mastering Python's unique strengths and avoiding its hidden pitfalls.
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October 20, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Brett is also the author of "Effective Python", a book I recommend to developers that want to write more Pythonic Python and really grasp how the new Python 3 features work.
Get yourself a copy @ https://www.informit.com/store/effective-python-125-specific-ways-to-write-better-9780138172183
Get yourself a copy @ https://www.informit.com/store/effective-python-125-specific-ways-to-write-better-9780138172183
"Automated testing is one of the most important subjects in modern software development. Accordingly, this chapter includes an introduction to testing in Python, including a first look at test-driven development, or TDD." Book chapter from Learn Enough Python to Be Dangerous. www.informit.com/art...
Testing and Test-Driven Development | 8.1 Package Setup | InformIT
<p>In this sample chapter from <em>Learn Enough Python to Be Dangerous</em>, you will obtain an introduction to testing in Python, including a first look at test-driven development, or TDD.</p>
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June 10, 2025 at 9:17 PM
"Automated testing is one of the most important subjects in modern software development. Accordingly, this chapter includes an introduction to testing in Python, including a first look at test-driven development, or TDD." Book chapter from Learn Enough Python to Be Dangerous. www.informit.com/art...
Introduction to Data Structures
a chapter from the book, Absolute Beginner's Guide to Algorithms
www.informit.com/articles/art...
a chapter from the book, Absolute Beginner's Guide to Algorithms
www.informit.com/articles/art...
Introduction to Data Structures | Right Tool for the Right Job | InformIT
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June 3, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Introduction to Data Structures
a chapter from the book, Absolute Beginner's Guide to Algorithms
www.informit.com/articles/art...
a chapter from the book, Absolute Beginner's Guide to Algorithms
www.informit.com/articles/art...
Agile Product Responsibility in the Enterprise (2010)
Dean Leffingwell, author of Scaling Software Agility: Best Practices for Large Enterprises, examines the activities that are part of the Agile product manager's responsibility in order to manage product releases.
www.informit.com/art...
Dean Leffingwell, author of Scaling Software Agility: Best Practices for Large Enterprises, examines the activities that are part of the Agile product manager's responsibility in order to manage product releases.
www.informit.com/art...
Agile Product Responsibility in the Enterprise, Part 2: Managing Release Content | Managing Release Content | InformIT
Dean Leffingwell examines the activities that are part of the Agile product manager's responsibility in order to manage product releases.
www.informit.com
March 3, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Agile Product Responsibility in the Enterprise (2010)
Dean Leffingwell, author of Scaling Software Agility: Best Practices for Large Enterprises, examines the activities that are part of the Agile product manager's responsibility in order to manage product releases.
www.informit.com/art...
Dean Leffingwell, author of Scaling Software Agility: Best Practices for Large Enterprises, examines the activities that are part of the Agile product manager's responsibility in order to manage product releases.
www.informit.com/art...
I have two preorders outstanding from Informit.com. Once I complete those orders, I'm not sure what I'll do. 50% off a book (and technical books have gotten grossly more expensive in the last four years) can overcome a lot of bad service.
I think I'm more annoyed by their neglect of customers.
I think I'm more annoyed by their neglect of customers.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:46 PM
I have two preorders outstanding from Informit.com. Once I complete those orders, I'm not sure what I'll do. 50% off a book (and technical books have gotten grossly more expensive in the last four years) can overcome a lot of bad service.
I think I'm more annoyed by their neglect of customers.
I think I'm more annoyed by their neglect of customers.
Why do I still buy books from Informit.com? Well, I really like them, most of the time, and I often buy e-books, even pre-orders, on sale.
Is it worth the hassle? I'm coming to doubt it. Customer service quality has declined drastically since they went from email communication to live chat.
Is it worth the hassle? I'm coming to doubt it. Customer service quality has declined drastically since they went from email communication to live chat.
InformIT: The Trusted Technology Source for IT Pros and Developers
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January 22, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Why do I still buy books from Informit.com? Well, I really like them, most of the time, and I often buy e-books, even pre-orders, on sale.
Is it worth the hassle? I'm coming to doubt it. Customer service quality has declined drastically since they went from email communication to live chat.
Is it worth the hassle? I'm coming to doubt it. Customer service quality has declined drastically since they went from email communication to live chat.
For the last 2-3 years, every time I pre-order an e-book from Informit.com / Pearson, it's never available for download unless I first contact their order management support. Their posted release date information is always wrong, and the Kindle store always has them available first.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:37 PM
For the last 2-3 years, every time I pre-order an e-book from Informit.com / Pearson, it's never available for download unless I first contact their order management support. Their posted release date information is always wrong, and the Kindle store always has them available first.
I wonder why, when I pre-order an ebook from the Pearson website Informit.com, it's never available on their posted release date, and Amazon.com always has them ready for instant download before the publisher does.
I tried a chat session with an order mgmt rep yesterday - for an hour.
I tried a chat session with an order mgmt rep yesterday - for an hour.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:33 PM
I wonder why, when I pre-order an ebook from the Pearson website Informit.com, it's never available on their posted release date, and Amazon.com always has them ready for instant download before the publisher does.
I tried a chat session with an order mgmt rep yesterday - for an hour.
I tried a chat session with an order mgmt rep yesterday - for an hour.
Any benefits of AI Agents to customer service seem to have all accrued with the sellers, not the customers.
I’ve completed similar transactions with a simple email, but Informit.com is now funneling customers through chat sessions for order support. Not an improvement. Must be the low bidder.
I’ve completed similar transactions with a simple email, but Informit.com is now funneling customers through chat sessions for order support. Not an improvement. Must be the low bidder.
InformIT: The Trusted Technology Source for IT Pros and Developers
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December 29, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Any benefits of AI Agents to customer service seem to have all accrued with the sellers, not the customers.
I’ve completed similar transactions with a simple email, but Informit.com is now funneling customers through chat sessions for order support. Not an improvement. Must be the low bidder.
I’ve completed similar transactions with a simple email, but Informit.com is now funneling customers through chat sessions for order support. Not an improvement. Must be the low bidder.
I just tried to cancel a duplicate purchase for an e-book on Informit.com. It took almost an hour and four people (or AI agents).
Informit.com / Pearson customer service is just the WORST. I like their books, and buy a lot of them, but their service is excruciatingly bad.
Informit.com / Pearson customer service is just the WORST. I like their books, and buy a lot of them, but their service is excruciatingly bad.
InformIT: The Trusted Technology Source for IT Pros and Developers
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Informit.com
December 29, 2025 at 6:16 PM
I just tried to cancel a duplicate purchase for an e-book on Informit.com. It took almost an hour and four people (or AI agents).
Informit.com / Pearson customer service is just the WORST. I like their books, and buy a lot of them, but their service is excruciatingly bad.
Informit.com / Pearson customer service is just the WORST. I like their books, and buy a lot of them, but their service is excruciatingly bad.
... which have been archived by Informit at RMIT, so I get pinged whenever they're accessed
August 27, 2025 at 1:43 PM
... which have been archived by Informit at RMIT, so I get pinged whenever they're accessed
35% off on informit too. https://twitter.com/martinfowler/status/1067014234721136642
November 3, 2024 at 12:00 AM
35% off on informit too. https://twitter.com/martinfowler/status/1067014234721136642
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December 3, 2024 at 1:26 PM
Free epub sampler from @InformIT: Learn Mac Applications and iPhone Development http://bit.ly/kQ8BYr #fb #ios