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Books

Over the years, my writing has helped developers sharpen their skills and rethink how they build software. My books have been taught in universities, cited in academic research, and used by teams building real-world applications. Whether you’re embedding performance into your engineering culture or mastering modern JavaScript, you’ll find practical insights, clean examples, and a deep respect for the craft.

New Book

Performance Engineering in Practice

The practical guide to building software systems that are fast by default. Covers web, backend, mobile, and desktop.
Published by Manning, 2026 · Early access available now

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Books

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Pro JavaScript Development

A practical guide to writing disciplined, production-grade JavaScript.
Published by Apress, 2014

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Pro JavaScript RIA Techniques

The foundations of dynamic UI, written in the early days of modern JavaScript.
Published by Apress, 2009