Manning publishes practical books for software developers, covering programming languages, frameworks, algorithms, machine learning, and software design. Their "in Action" series and "MEAP" (Manning Early Access Program) are well known — MEAP lets you read a book chapter by chapter while it is still being written, and you get the final version when it is done.

The editorial style tends to be hands-on, with examples and exercises rather than pure theory. Topics range from Java and Python to Kubernetes, deep learning, and system design. Ebooks are DRM-free, which is appreciated by readers who want to read on any device. If you learn best from books rather than videos or interactive courses, Manning is a solid publisher to follow.