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You might see Java Logging by Christian Grobmeier and think, “Can logging really fill a whole book?” It can. And should. Beyond log4j2, the book dives into tools and techniques that make your logging more than just print statements. Good design, strategy, and observability can make all the difference in real-world systems. Watch this YouTube Short to see why logging matters: https://hubs.la/Q03QP-d60

Ever wish you could be in two sessions at once? When two of (our) favorite Kafka experts are speaking at the same time, choosing is no easy task. The good news? Viktor Gamov’s 13:30 CT breakout is ideal if you’re just getting started with Kafka. Bill Bejeck’s session goes deep into advanced concepts and techniques. Check out the details to decide which one fits your level best: Viktor → https://hubs.la/Q03QQtZy0 Bill → https://hubs.la/Q03QQz7f0 Not at Current New Orleans? Both have excellent Kafka books — links in the comments.

Elbows-deep in Java and know you should be paying more attention to security, but the complexities just keep piling up? Software Security for Developers by Adib Saikali and Laurentiu Spilca breaks down the essentials — protocols, algorithms, and patterns — so you can build secure software without feeling buried in theory. It’s all about being proactive instead of reactive. Check it out: https://hubs.la/Q03QQ2J70 Our Halloween sale continues with half off all books (including this one) and $10 liveProjects and liveVideos. Plus, a little something extra with every order.

Ever feel like Apache Iceberg's perks don’t quite click in your setup? Sometimes it's not the tech — it's the guidance. Luckily, Alex Merced is one of the best at helping data engineers make Iceberg work for them. Today at 5 pm CDT, he's speaking at Confluent's Current on "Tuning the Iceberg: Practical Strategies for Optimizing Tables and Queries." Expect clear, hands-on examples that make even complex tuning feel approachable — no matter what environment you’re running on. More info here: https://hubs.la/Q03QC0XZ0 Not in NOLA? You can still tap into Alex's expertise; his book Architecting an Apache Iceberg Lakehouse is 45% off with code mercedconf25 through December 6th: https://hubs.la/Q03QC3tQ0

If you’re a backend engineer, you probably think about latency a lot... But knowing how to measure, analyze, and reduce it effectively? That’s where things often get muddy. Latency by Pekka Enberg clears that up. As Jonathan Martin, PE, SE from Danger Devices, Inc., puts it, the book "…starts readers off with an easy introduction to the concepts and gradually builds to more advanced topics." Now in print — grab it for 50% off with code engbergpb through November 3rd: https://hubs.la/Q03QBDqk0 Got a good latency joke? Drop it below for a virtual high five!

Learning something one way is good. Learning it two ways is even better. When you study a concept through different media — like reading about it, then watching it in action — you’re engaging more of your brain and strengthening memory through multiple pathways for recall. That’s why Grokking Algorithms, Second Edition by Aditya Bhargava and its liveVideo counterpart, Algorithms in Motion by Beau Carnes, make such a strong pairing (links in the comments). Both are part of today's Halloween discounts: eBooks and MEAPs are half off, and liveVideos (like this one) and liveProjects are just $10. Plus, you get a free gift with any order!

In a job market where everyone claims to "know Kubernetes," how do you prove it? Becoming a Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) gives you verified credentials that back up your skills. And shows future employers you can confidently set up and manage Kubernetes clusters in real-world environments. Chad M. Crowell and Rafael Brito break down what to expect from both the exam and their book, Acing the Certified Kubernetes Administrator Exam, Second Edition, in this episode of Manning Introduces: https://hubs.la/Q03Ql4Bp0

October makes you painfully aware of your cybersecurity gaps, but that’s also the perfect time to close them. Acing the ISC2 Cybersecurity Certification Exam by Paulo Carreira and Andreé Miranda Louraço 👨💻 goes far beyond test prep. It walks you through real-world security challenges with hands-on, practical examples — the kind that help you not just pass an exam, but actually strengthen your systems (and maybe even pivot into a new career). It’s half off today, along with all MEAPs (plus $10 liveVideos and liveProjects). Take a look: https://hubs.la/Q03Qgkcs0

Been experimenting with AI agents (or thinking about it) but finding your automations hit a wall when your tasks aren’t so black and white? A multi-agent system might be the solution. Build a Multi-Agent System (From Scratch) by Val Andrei Fajardo shows you how to create intelligent agents that collaborate, adapt, and scale from the ground up. Whether you’re already knee-deep in automation or just getting comfortable with LLMs, this MEAP is your hands-on guide to taking that next step. New in MEAP — get 50% off with code fajardopb through November 11th: https://hubs.la/Q03QjV090

If you love physical books, few things beat getting one signed by the author. That was clear at last week’s PyTorch Conference, where fans lined up for Sebastian Raschka, PhD's signature (and a selfie or two). His influence clearly extends beyond social media. And his acclaimed book Build a Large Language Model (From Scratch) proves why. Missed it? You can still grab your copy here: https://hubs.la/Q03Q54_F0 If you were there, share your photos in the comments!