Introducing Packt Community on DEV 🎉
Tags: computerscience, books, devrel
Published: 2020-12-07 10:14:23

## Who are we?

[Packt](https://bit.ly/packthome) is a developer-education firm helping the world put software to work. Founded in 2004 in Birmingham, we're the leading IT content provider of UK, serving the globe.

Working towards the vision to enable tech for all, we have published over 6,500 books and videos so far, providing professionals and beginners with the actionable knowledge they need to get the job done—whether that's specific learning on an emerging technology or optimizing key skills in more established tools. 

As part of our mission, we have also awarded over $1M through our open-source project royalty scheme, helping numerous projects become household names along the way.

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### Why are we here?

To better understand the needs of developers and how we can provide them an unparalleled learning environment. No matter if you're a beginner or a working professional—we got you covered! :)

### Why Packt? 

To support our vision and mission, we ensure that Packt delivers quality content through experienced technologists from the world. We partner with the global developer community in order to champion the adoption, implementation, and advancement of disruptive and innovative technologies. Our published authors include professionals working at prominent firms including IBM, Microsoft, Google, KPMG, Oracle, and SAP. Learn more about our authors and read their testimonials at [authors.packtpub.com](https://authors.packtpub.com/).

Some of out best-selling titles include [Python Machine Learning](https://www.packtpub.com/product/python-machine-learning-third-edition/9781789955750), [C# 9 and .NET 5 – Modern Cross-Platform Development](https://www.packtpub.com/product/c-9-and-net-5-modern-cross-platform-development-fifth-edition/9781800568105), [Architects of Intelligence](https://www.packtpub.com/product/architects-of-intelligence/9781789954531), and some of our renowned authors include [Pragati Ogal Rai](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pragati), [Hayden Liu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayden-liu-80445056), [Marcelo Leal](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marceloleal), [Holden Karau](https://www.linkedin.com/in/holdenkarau), [Jason Wei](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jwei512), [Kevin L. Jackson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kjackson), [Sudharsan Ravichandiran](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sudharsan1396), [Manish Sharma](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharmamanish), [Perry Lea](https://www.linkedin.com/in/perrylea) and [Rishabh Sharma](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishabh-sharma-4105051a).

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### Join the mission...

- Become a part of our global community of 3000+ developers, authors and learners: [community.packt.com](https://bit.ly/packtcommunity).
- Learn how YOU can become an author at Packt, [here](https://community.packt.com/how-can-i-write-a-book-with-packt/).
- Stay tuned as we'll soon be announcing a $5 skill-up campaign: catch us on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/PacktPub), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/packt-publishing/mycompany/), [Facebook](https://facebook.com/PacktPub) and [GitHub](https://github.com/PacktPublishing).