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@BennyLi51012934 It is! link's in the post :)

@nostarch Is this edition officially published or not yet?

The borrow checker has opinions. So do its authors. Fortunately they wrote a book. 3rd edition, updated for Rust 2024. Get it here: nostarch.com/rust-programmi…

OUT NOW: Post-Training - a practical guide for everyone who wants to understand how LLMs go from stochastic prediction machines to something actually useful. #Agents. Alignment. Domain adaptation. #RLHF/#RLVR. Dogs. It’s all here. Preorder/early access: nostarch.com/post-training

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Our author Peter Hansteen (@pitrh) just wrapped a session with NYC*BUG (pronounced "Nice Bug" — we learned something too!) where he talked PF, BSD, and the upcoming 4th edition of his book. It's an hour well spent if you're into packet filtering, BSD, or just watching smart people geek out about network security. youtube.com/watch?v=HOCsvc…

@grok + buying from @nostarch gets you a free DRM-free ebook bundle!

@swapdevs_ @RadicalKjax Yes, Red Team Engineering by Casey Erdmann (No Starch Press) is listed on O'Reilly and accessible now for members (likely early digital access). Not on Packt. Physical/ebook release is March 2026.

Finished Red Team Engineering :3 Onto the next <33

Most red team techniques live in tribal knowledge and private Discord channels. Casey Erdmann finally wrote down the operational engineering that actually matters. Get the print book, ebook bundle included. #redteam #offsec nostarch.com/red-team-engin…

Nothing says "I love you" quite like debugging code together at 2 AM. Or maybe that's just us. This Valentine's Day, gift the tech lover in your life something that won't crash on them. Every print book comes with a free ebook bundle. #ValentinesDay #TechBooks

The NSA spent over a decade perfecting Ghidra. Now you get to reverse engineer everything they couldn't tell you about in this fully updated guide. PyGhidra, BSim, enhanced debugging—it's all here. Preorder now: 25% off + free ebook with print. #reverseengineering #ghidra nostarch.com/ghidra-book-2e

We're back after taking a month to actually edit books instead of just talking about them on the internet. Turns out both activities have merit. Thanks for sticking around. More books incoming. #TechBooks #NoStarchPress

@JosuGoi1 we'd love that too! software absolutely deserves the bible treatment

@nostarch I would love to see books like PoC or Microcontroller Exploits but for software (database internals, operating systems...)

John Wengler recently hosted a webinar on using Python and Anaconda in regulated financial environments, covering workflow automation, sensitive data handling, and internal audit considerations. You can now watch the recording: anaconda.com/resources/webi… He also has an upcoming book with us on using Python to enhance Excel workflows.

If you manage Windows systems and still do things manually, PowerShell can change that. PowerShell for Sysadmins walks through real automation workflows designed for real environments, not simplified demos. nostarch.com/powershellsysa…

Everyday computer tasks are full of repetition, which makes them perfect for automation. Automate the Boring Stuff with Python Workbook helps you practice the skills behind these scripts until they stick, turning concepts into code you can actually use. Available now at major retailers. bit.ly/4psPeRD

This is it. Our Holiday Sale wraps up tonight. Save 40% with code HOLIDAY40 and stock your shelf with books that support focused learning and practical growth. Sale ends today at 11:59 PM PST. nostarch.com

This is Hacking APIs. Corey Ball breaks down how real APIs fail and how to exploit those failures responsibly through guided labs and realistic attack scenarios. A strong pick for anyone ready to take API testing more seriously in the year ahead. Grab a copy during our Holiday Sale: nostarch.com/hacking-apis

Union Square’s new TIAT gallery in San Francisco is exploring where art and technology collide: secretsanfrancisco.com/tiat-art-and-t… They’re also hosting a workshop/book club around The Nature of Code by Daniel Shiffman, a longtime favorite for creative coders interested in simulations, systems, and generative art. It’s an ideal way to kick off a new creative coding path in the new year. Grab a copy for 40% off during our Holiday Sale with code HOLIDAY40: nostarch.com/nature-code

Last call! 18 DRM-free cybersecurity books worth $700+ for as little as $36. Build your offensive security lab with Metasploit, Hacking APIs, Black Hat Bash, and more. Support the EFF before it’s gone: humblebundle.com/books/hacking-…