The first half of *Swimming in Tech Debt*—expanded from blog posts and refined with feedback after appearing in *The Pragmatic Engineer* newsletter—is now available for $0.99 and covers the author’s original ideas before moving on to team and CTO practices in the second half.
Static website with blog-to-book publishing framework
2025-09-02
- website
Highlight 1
Provides clear, structured insights into the often complex topic of technical debt, making it accessible to engineers and managers alike.
Highlight 2
Leverages community and industry feedback, which ensures the content resonates with real-world challenges faced by tech teams.
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Offers early access at a low entry cost, encouraging adoption and feedback before the full book release.
Improvement 1
The website presentation is minimal and could better highlight the book’s value proposition with visuals, summaries, or sample excerpts.
Improvement 2
There is limited interactivity — features like downloadable sample chapters, reader reviews, or discussion forums could enhance engagement.
Improvement 3
The purchase flow could be streamlined with clearer calls-to-action and options for different formats (eBook, PDF, print pre-order).
Product Functionality
Add sample chapter downloads, reading progress tracking, and pre-order options for the full book.
UI & UX
Improve the visual presentation with modern design elements, stronger calls-to-action, and more engaging previews of the content.
SEO or Marketing
Optimize metadata, integrate author interviews or guest articles, and expand outreach through LinkedIn, Twitter, and newsletters for better discoverability.
MultiLanguage Support
Offer translations of the website and book excerpts into high-demand languages (e.g., Spanish, Mandarin, Hindi) to reach a broader global audience.
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What is ‘Swimming in Tech Debt’ about?
It is a book that explains technical debt — what it is, why it matters, and how teams and leaders can manage it effectively.
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Is this the full book?
No, this is the first half of the book, covering foundational concepts. The second half will explore team and CTO practices in more depth.
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How can I purchase the book?
The pre-release version is available for $0.99 via the author’s website, with links to the purchase page.