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Nobody cracks open a programming book anymore

The market for printed programming books is declining sharply, with sales down 16.9% year-over-year in 2023, as AI coding assistants like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot replace the need for traditional technical manuals.

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May 26, 2026, 7:21 AM
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May 26, 2026, 8:16 PM

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programming bookstechnical publishingAI coding assistantssoftware developmentbook sales declineGitHub CopilotChatGPT

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Nobody cracks open a programming book anymore

May 26, 2026, 7:21 AM

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