SourceBeat, the Open Source Technologies Publisher, Announces Spring Framework Book Release

Matt Raible's "The Spring Primer" is now available for purchase as a PDF download via the SourceBeat site. The book, originally titled "Spring Live" was originally released in 2004 and has undergone multiple updates. This latest update makes it the most comprehensive of all of the books on the open source Spring Framework.

DENVER, CO (PRWEB) May 8, 2007 -- SourceBeat Publishing today announces the release of "The Spring Primer," a 600-page book on the ins and outs of the very popular open source Spring Framework. Author Matt Raible, one of the most renowned open source Java technologists, has spent the past three years writing and updating the book. Formerly titled "Spring Live," "The Spring Primer" is his final update to the book first released in late 2004.

"We have been blessed to have Matt Raible in our author stable," said Matt Filios, Founder of SourceBeat. "His diligence and dedication to understand the mechanics of Spring have been inspiring and his readers have loved his writing style as well as his accessibility."

"The three-year journey of writing and updating the book has been long and difficult at times," said author Matt Raible. "but the ability to interact with my readers through my blog, email and speaking engagements has helped me create the best book I can write."

The Spring Primer is available as a real-time downloadable PDF for $22.97 from http://sourcebeat.com/books/springlive.html. More information about The Spring Primer can be found on Matt Raible's blog at http://jroller.com/page/raible.

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