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these "Learn You..." (NB: this does not include LPTHW) books seem like a post-modern version of the "For Dummies" series. So, if you enjoyed the vapid "For Dum
by bhiggins 16y ago
these "Learn You..." (NB: this does not include LPTHW) books seem like a post-modern version of the "For Dummies" series. So, if you enjoyed the vapid "For Dummies"-style jokes but wanted more non-sequiturs, these are the books for you.
- mononcqc 16y agoI am currently writing Learn You Some Erlang. I have never read one of the 'For Dummies' book, have no idea what tone they employ or what kind of readers they assume they have. I can say, however, that there already exist a few books on Erlang, quite serious, that actually cost money. I wanted to offer a free resource to learn Erlang, given my frustration at the lack such things when I began learning the language myself. I found a problem, and am currently trying my best to solve it. If you feel like learning the language but my book's style and/or tone annoys you, you might prefer buying one of the books. There's also an online tutorial on erlang.org and an interactive one on tryerlang.org.
- pjscott 16y agoYour book is amazing. I've been trying to learn erlang, and you were the first person I've come across who really explains things well. I just wanted to thank you, and encourage you to keep on writing. A link, for anybody who's curious: http://learnyousomeerlang.com/content http://learnyousomeerlang.com/content
- spacemanaki 16y agoYMMV of course but, in my experience these light-hearted free books are better than the For Dummies books, which are also for-profit, and tend to feel factory-churned. That being said, I've only skimmed one or two, and that was in high school. I feel like there is a difference in spirit and motivation which sets them apart.