The Best Open Source Books for Beginners

Start your journey with the best open source books for beginners, recommended by leaders, experts, and readers worldwide

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Book Cover of Massimo Banzi, Michael Shiloh - Getting Started With Arduino: The Open Source Electronics Prototyping Platform

By Massimo Banzi – Co-founder of Arduino, expert in interaction design (you?) and 1 more 

4.44
| 2022 | 285 Pages
Best for Hobbyists and beginners in electronics.
Easy to Understand
Great Introduction
Practical Examples
Well-Structured
  • #8 Best Seller in Single Board Computers on Amazon
  • New York Times Bestseller
  • Rated Amazon Best Book of the Year
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Book Cover of Markus Stubbig - Practical OPNsense: Building Enterprise Firewalls with Open Source

By Markus Stubbig – Expert in network security and open-source solutions (you?) 

4.28
| 2023 | 364 Pages
Best for IT professionals and network administrators.
Comprehensive Guide
Practical Examples
Clear Instructions
Well-Structured
  • New York Times Bestseller
  • Rated Amazon Best Book of the Year
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4.98
| 2025 | 30-300 pages
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Book Cover of Chris McIver - Open Source Intelligence Fundamentals: A Beginner's Guide to Uncovering Online Information
4.16
| 2023 | 140 Pages
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