[Haskell] I've just published an introductory book on Haskell Data Analysis

[Heinrich Apfelmus]

Nick Shukla wrote:
> Dear Haskell hackers,
> 
> I've just published an introductory book on *Haskell Data Analysis*
> <http://haskelldata.com>.
> 
> This book is not only a *learning tool* for the Haskell programing
> language, but also an introduction to simple *data analysis practices*. Use
> it as a Swiss Army Knife of *algorithms* and *code-snippets*. Try a recipe
> a day, like a kata for your mind. Breeze through the book for creative
> inspiration from catalytic *examples*. And most importantly, dive deep into
> the province of data analysis and machine learning in Haskell.
> 
> Join the discussion on Reddit
> <http://www.reddit.com/r/haskell/comments/296l80/today_i_published_an_introductory_book_on_haskell/>
>  and HackerNews <https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7951446>.

I cannot comment on the quality of this particular book, but I would
like to remark that in general, the publisher, Packt, has a reputation
for favoring quantity over quality.

In 2012, Packt has contacted me several times, asking whether I would be
willing to write a book "Haskell Financial Data Modeling and Predictive
Analytics" (an offer later taken up by Pavel Ryzhov). Quote:

   We have a new Mini book about 90-100 pages on Haskell financial data
   modelling and predictive analysis, and we are looking for authors with
   the right expertise. I came across your blog* , and I thought it would
   be great to have you as an author for this book. Your expertise in the
   subject is impressive and having you as our author would be a
   pleasure.

The word "blog" was hyperlinked to a blog post of mine [1] which has
absolutely nothing to do with finance or data analysis. I don't know
how, on the basis of this evidence, Packt came to the conclusion that I
would have any expertise in "Haskell financial data modelling and
predictive analysis". I'm not even sure what the title means, because I
have trouble type checking the grammar.

   [1]: http://apfelmus.nfshost.com/blog/2012/10/31-frp-ji.html

Further discussion on the general quality of Packt publications:

   [2]: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=6933716

Again, this may not apply to the particular book advertised here.


Best regards,
Heinrich Apfelmus

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