{"id":43656,"date":"2024-06-12T16:55:16","date_gmt":"2024-06-12T20:55:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mjtsai.com\/blog\/?p=43656"},"modified":"2024-06-13T13:29:23","modified_gmt":"2024-06-13T17:29:23","slug":"thank-you-big-nerd-ranch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mjtsai.com\/blog\/2024\/06\/12\/thank-you-big-nerd-ranch\/","title":{"rendered":"Thank You, Big Nerd Ranch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bignerdranch.com\/blog\/finding-new-pastures-big-nerd-ranchs-next-chapter\/\">Big Nerd Ranch<\/a>:<\/p>\n<blockquote cite=\"https:\/\/bignerdranch.com\/blog\/finding-new-pastures-big-nerd-ranchs-next-chapter\/\">\n<p>It is with a mix of emotions that we announce the upcoming sunsetting of some key aspects of Big Nerd Ranch and the transition of others. For over 23 years, we&rsquo;ve had the privilege of empowering aspiring programmers through our immersive bootcamps and books. From the iconic ranch in south Georgia to the late-night coding sessions, Big Nerd Ranch has fostered a unique and beloved community for anyone looking to grow and learn new technology.This decision hasn&rsquo;t been an easy one. The landscape of tech education has evolved significantly since our inception. While Big Nerd Ranch has always strived to adapt, the current environment necessitates a more substantial shift.<\/p>\n<p>[&#8230;]<\/p>\n<p>We are not planning on releasing any new editions of our books. Current editions will be available for the foreseeable future but will go out of print over time.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p>Via <a href=\"https:\/\/mastodon.social\/@Timschmitz\/112601095040176239\">Tim Schmitz<\/a>:<\/p>\n<blockquote cite=\"https:\/\/mastodon.social\/@Timschmitz\/112601095040176239\">\n<p>I got into developing for Apple platforms by reading Big Nerd Ranch books in the 2000s. Sad to see them go.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p>Same.<\/p>\n\n<p>Previously:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mjtsai.com\/blog\/2015\/09\/23\/the-big-nerd-ranch-core-data-stack\/\">The Big Nerd Ranch Core Data Stack<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mjtsai.com\/blog\/2015\/08\/18\/a-eulogy-for-objective-c\/\">A Eulogy for Objective-C<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mjtsai.com\/blog\/2012\/03\/08\/bnrtimeblock\/\">BNRTimeBlock<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mjtsai.com\/blog\/2003\/10\/27\/problems_with_nscontrolle\/\">Problems with NSController<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mjtsai.com\/blog\/2003\/06\/19\/core_mac_os_x_and_unix_pr\/\">Core Mac OS X And Unix Programming<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p id=\"thank-you-big-nerd-ranch-update-2024-06-13\">Update (2024-06-13): <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/davekopec\/status\/1801068004865708509\">David Kopec<\/a>:<\/p>\n<blockquote cite=\"https:\/\/x.com\/davekopec\/status\/1801068004865708509\">\n<p>That&rsquo;s too bad. Some of the best macOS, iOS, and Android books. I used them in my classes.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ConfusedVorlon\/status\/1801024570855502103\">Rob Jonson<\/a>:<\/p>\n<blockquote cite=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ConfusedVorlon\/status\/1801024570855502103\"><p>what a shame, Big Nerd Ranch Bootcamp was how I transitioned from PalmOS to MacOS (they didn&rsquo;t yet have a course for iOS!)<\/p><\/blockquote>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Big Nerd Ranch: It is with a mix of emotions that we announce the upcoming sunsetting of some key aspects of Big Nerd Ranch and the transition of others. For over 23 years, we&rsquo;ve had the privilege of empowering aspiring programmers through our immersive bootcamps and books. 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