The final review editing pass of the book is now complete. The examples have been updated to use Solr 3.2, and I've also largely reworked Chapter 12. Review comments for this chapter were mixed; some people really liked the content, while others found it technically too demanding. So I cleaned up and clarified the text, and added a half-dozen diagrams, hoping to make it a little less challenging.
I also emphasized the optional nature of the chapter; you don't need it to write connectors or use the API. The existence of the architectural chapters is a nicety, not a requirement, and the book makes sure you know what you need for a task without needing to know everything.
Manning is planning now to release the entire book through MEAP shortly, and enter the production process shortly thereafter. At the end of all this, an e-book will be made available electronically. Paperback will likely wait a while longer, if I understand it correctly.
The good news is that this gives time for even more feedback to be incorporated into the text. I look forward to your comments! Happy reading!
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