Book Review: Ghost In the Wires

Surprisingly, for a memoir about a guy who spends most of his time sitting in front of a computer, Ghost in the Wires: My Adventures as the World’s Most Wanted Hacker is a gripping thrill ride. And it’s a testament to Kevin Mitnick and his co-author, William Simon, that it works. In the wrong hands, the same material could easily be boring or overly technical. They found the right balance of action,...

The Web Has No Design Standards

A reader recently complained to me about the hyperlinks on this blog. The reader thought the links were too hard to distinguish from the rest of the text. And the reader’s right. The Swedish Greys desktop theme that I thought looked cool eight years ago, while attractive in an aesthetic sense (to me at least), is not the most usable or accessible. I’ll be looking for another theme. I was able to...

Classic Computer Science Problems in Java is Published

I am pleased to announce that my fourth book, Classic Computer Science Problems in Java, has been published. It is now available for purchase from the publisher’s website. As Manning’s deal of the day, the book is available today (January 5, 2021) for 50% off. Classic Computer Science Problems in Java is a continuation of the Classic Computer Science Problems series, with previous incarnations in...