Apress is a technical publisher devoted to meeting the needs of IT professionals, software developers, and programmers, with more than 700 books in print and a continually expanding portfolio of publications. Apress provides high-quality, no-fluff content in print and electronic formats that help serious technology professionals build a comprehensive pathway to career success.

The Apress editorial and production team work hand-in-hand with all authors to ensure that their unique voices come through in each book. We are committed to supporting the ever-growing programming community by taking risks on publishing books in niche and nascent technologies.

Our friends of ED books offer a combination of inspiration and techniques to help both experienced and novice designers and developers who are searching for fresh ideas or guidance.

User Group Benefits:

Apress supports user group education and training efforts. Benefits include the following:

• Discounts—a special 25% discount off the retail price of Apress titles
• Free books for review purposes
• Promotional items like cool Apress T-shirts
• Sponsorship of user group events