Thread by @b0rk

welcome! here's a short thread explaining what's going on with the programming comics I post, like this one:

https://twitter.com/b0rk/status/981159808832286720

I mostly write about Linux, weird programming languages (like sql / css / bash), debugging, computer networking, and very occasionally people skills

You can read a bunch of my comics here: wizardzines.com/comics/

I run a business called Wizard Zines (wizardzines.com) where I sell short (20-28 page) books (aka "zines") on Linux, Git, HTTP, SQL, bash, CSS, containers, tcpdump, networking, and more

usually when I post a comic, it's because I'm working on a new zine (a short book). I post the in-progress comics here to teach people and get feedback on which ones help people learn the most!

I write really short books to respect your time. I've never been able to finish a 500-page programming book, so I spend many hours perfecting every page so you can get all the information you need in 24 fun pages :)

All my zines are motivated by problems I've run into while working as a programmer. None of us know every single thing we need to know (whether we went to school for CS or not!), so they help you pick up the basics of topics you might have missed

I never take sponsorships. 100% of my business revenue is from selling zines to programmers (like you!) to help you get things done.

here's a thread with more about my teaching philosophy:

https://twitter.com/b0rk/status/1229860328139296768