Practical Node-RED Programming: Learn powerful visual programming techniques and best practices for the web and IoT

The book "Practical Node-RED Programming" aims to teach powerful visual programming techniques and best practices for the web and IoT. However, customer reviews reveal mixed experiences and reception of this book. Some customers found the content to be basic and not original, stating that they could find the same content online. They did not enjoy reading the book and felt that it lacked depth. They also mentioned that there were some typos, which is common for the publisher, Packt. However, they appreciated the practical examples and step-by-step explanations. Others who were beginners in Node-RED found the book helpful. They liked the practical examples and the coverage of various topics such as local computation, cloud computing, API calls, hardware control, and AI usage. Despite some typos, they found the instructions easy to read and follow. However, some customers felt that the book did not focus enough on Node-RED itself. They mentioned that a significant portion of the book was dedicated to setting up IBM interfaces, which they did not need. They felt that there was very little content related to Node-RED and that the book was more oriented towards IBM cloud services. Overall, "Practical Node-RED Programming" seems to have mixed feedback from customers. While some beginners found it helpful, others felt that it lacked in-depth content and focused too much on IBM cloud services.