Ep 11: How Did We Write an O'Reilly Tech Book? With Sara Bergman

Building Green Software: Insights from the Authors or How To Write an O'Reilly Book

This episode features Anne Currie and Sara Bergman discussing the journey of writing Building Green Software, the lessons learned, and the ongoing impact of eco-conscious software development in industry and academia. They share behind-the-scenes insights, the importance of collaboration, and practical advice for authors.

Key Topics:

• The origin story and motivation behind Building Green Software
• The collaborative process of co-authoring a technical book
• Navigating publishing logistics, contracts, and setting deadlines
• The significance of translating technical work into global accessibility
• Managing co-authorship across different languages and cultural backgrounds
• The impact of industry events like QCon in shaping publication timelines
• Post-publication reflections: successes, challenges, and future updates
• The role of projects like the Green Software Foundation in shaping the book’s content
• Lessons learned about contractual liability and company formation for authors
• The balance between technical rigor, storytelling, and engaging communication in technical writing

Shownotes and transcript

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