About Project Q Publishing
We are a start-up publisher with the goal of publishing useful technical books for developers. Founded by an editor and writer with more than 25 years' experience in technical publishing, we listen to readers and provide the content they need.
Meet the Team
Matthew Moodie, Founder and Publisher
Matt has more than 25 years' experience in technical publishing. He began as a trainee editor in the year 2000 and was most recently an Editorial Director. He has edited hundreds of technical books and overseen hundreds more.
Our Focus
We specialize in technical books covering:
- Programming languages and frameworks
- Software development methodologies
- System design and architecture
- Best practices and design patterns
- Emerging technologies and trends
Our Publishing Approach
Author Partnership: we work closely with experienced developers, engineers, and technology leaders who bring real-world expertise to their writing. Our authors are practitioners who understand the challenges you face.
Rigorous Review Process: we read, review, and edit every manuscript we publish. We conduct a thorough technical review for accuracy, relevance, and practical value. We maintain high editorial standards while preserving each author's unique voice and insights.
Run by Technical People for Technical People: our team uses Markdown and GitHub to develop our books, using a books-as-code workflow. We regularly write code and contribute to open-source projects.
Who We Serve
Professional Developers: software engineers and developers looking to deepen their expertise, learn new technologies, and advance their careers with comprehensive, practical resources.
Engineering Teams: development teams seeking authoritative references for architectural decisions, technology adoption, and best practices implementation.
Technology Leaders: technical leads, architects, and engineering managers who need in-depth understanding of technologies and methodologies to guide their teams effectively.