David Mercer (writer)

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David Mercer
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Born1976
OccupationTechnical writer
LanguageEnglish
SubjectProgramming, web development, business
Notable worksBeginning PHP5, Professional PHP5, Building online stores with osCommerce: Professional edition

David Mercer (born 1976) is a technical writer of programming, web development and business books. [1]

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Mercer has contributed editorially to a number of titles for the open source community, including books on Linux and Perl. [2] He has also written books on PHP and Web technology. [3]

His technical books are sold worldwide and have been translated into French, German, Polish, Greek and Spanish. [1] His book on Drupal 6 was reviewed on Slashdot and went on to become a best seller. [4] Mercer's books have also become recommended reading at higher learning institutes like MIT. [5]

He maintains an online business blog to provide supplementary skills and knowledge for his readership.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Packt Publishing" . Retrieved 29 August 2011.
  2. Beginning Perl. Wrox Press. 2000. ISBN   1-86100-314-5.
  3. Beginning PHP5. Wrox Press. 2004. ISBN   0-7645-5783-1.
  4. "Slashdot review of Drupal 6". 30 April 2008. Retrieved 29 August 2011.
  5. "MIT Drupal Course" . Retrieved 11 September 2011.