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SOA Patterns is “deal of the day” on Manning’s site (Apr. 14th)

Published by Arnon Rotem-Gal-Oz on April 13, 2013

SOAPatterns

I just got a notice from Manning that my book SOA patterns will be featured as “deal of the day” on Apr 14th – that means that it will be available for 50% off starting Midnight US ET of April 14th (and considering it’s a world-wide offer it would actually last for more than 24 hours).

To get the 50% discount use code dotd0414au at www.manning.com/rotem

If you’re not familiar with my book (which I guess is unlikely if you’re reading my blog, but anyway), you might want to check out the SOA Patterns page on my site, read one or more of the pattern draft or check out the book reviews.

Reviews of SOA patterns

Cameron McKenzie @ TheServerSide.com
Tad Anderson @ Java Developers Journal
Roberto Casadei @ robertocasadei.it
Colin Jack @ losTechies (half a book review)
Jan Van Ryswyck @ ElegantCode.com (half a book review)
Karsten Strøbæk @ strobaek.org
Reviews on Amazon

Patterns Drafts:

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