About David Mercer
Born 1976. David Mercer is a Zimbabwean writer.
David Mercer (born 1976) is a technical writer of programming, web development and business books.
Mercer has contributed editorially to a number of titles for the open source community, including books on Linux and Perl. He has also written books on PHP and Web technology.
His technical books are sold worldwide and have been translated into French, German, Polish, Greek and Spanish. Mercer's books have also become recommended reading at higher learning institutes like MIT.
He maintains an online business blog to provide supplementary skills and knowledge for his readership.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is David Mercer?
Technical writer of computer books
When was David Mercer born?
David Mercer was born on 8 May 1976 in Harare.
What is David Mercer's occupation?
David Mercer is a writer.
What nationality is David Mercer?
David Mercer is Zimbabwean.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David Mercer (writer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Mercer. https://biography.guide/david-mercer-writer/
MLA: "David Mercer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-mercer-writer/.
Chicago: "David Mercer." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/david-mercer-writer/.
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