Product: 1449362346

I came to the Raspberry Pi from a background of the Arduino. I am very proficient at the arduino and wanted to move to a microcontroller with more horsepower. While I am technically competent, I don’t know Linux. I found migration to the Raspberry Pi to be very frustrating. The user base of the pi is much more limited, and hence less online tutorials and helps. Also, among the more active forums, there is often time an assumption that you already know Linux, or if you don’t know Linux, you do not deserve any help.

Given this frustration, I was excited to get the chance to read this book. I really liked the book, and its content and clarity hit the mark perfectly. The book does not assume you are an idiot, and it does not assume you are a Linux Guru. The book is written for technically savy people who want to learn the Raspberry Pi. I have found it a great help to get my projects moving, and yes, even learning some Linux.

I also have the Simon Monk book on the Raspberry Pi, which is a good starter book, but this Raspberry Pi Hacks book is much more in depth and allows you develop more in depth skills. Also, it is written clearly enough that you can get started without extensive microcontroller expertise.

Bottom line is that this book hits the mark perfectly, and I hightly recommend it to anyone wanting to dive in and get their feet wet with the Pi.
Rating: 5
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