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Microsoft Programming (Programming, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Microsoft Programming (Programming, Books), updated Nov 3, 2026: median price $32.70, median 142 reviews, average rating 4.5 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 30/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $22.91 – $40.91 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.5 |
| New releases (90 days) | 5% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 19% of the parent category Programming (735), one of the easier corners under it.
- At $32.70 its median price beats 90% of Books categories, leaving more margin per copy.
- Only 5% of its best sellers are under 90 days old, fewer than in 75% of Books categories: established titles hold the list.
Top 10 Microsoft Programming best sellers
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Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software
by Charles Petzold
- List rank#1
- Price$3.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews1,085
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A Philosophy of Software Design, 2nd Edition
by John Ousterhout
- List rank#2
- Price$21.35
- Rating4.5
- Reviews2,889
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Hacking for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know to Become an Elite Hacker
by Dexter Silverstein
- List rank#3
- Price$3.85
- Rating3.5
- Reviews7
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The Pragmatic Programmer: 20th Anniversary Edition, 2nd Edition: Your Journey to Mastery
by David Thomas
- List rank#4
- Price$14.13
- Rating4.8
- Reviews3,670
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Cracking the Coding Interview: 189 Programming Questions and Solutions
by Gayle Laakmann McDowell
- List rank#5
- Price$25
- Rating4.7
- Reviews9,796
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Excel: The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Maximizing Your Excel Experience for Maximum Productivity and Efficiency With all Formulas & Functions and Practical Examples
by Henry Skinner
- List rank#6
- Price$17.95
- Rating4.3
- Reviews1,203
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Mojo GPU Programming for Beginners: Learn GPU Kernels Step by Step with Hands-On Projects, Python-Friendly Examples, Memory Optimization, Debugging Techniques & Real-World Performance Tips
by Carl Mayor
- List rank#7
- Price$12.01
- Reviews-
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Jai Programming for Beginners: Learn Core Syntax, Memory Management, Compile-Time Features & Metaprogramming with Plain Explanations, C/C++ Comparisons, Exercises and Practical Projects
by Julian Quenford
- List rank#8
- Price$13.13
- Reviews-
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Database Internals: A Deep Dive into How Distributed Data Systems Work
by Alex Petrov
- List rank#9
- Price$36.33
- Rating4.6
- Reviews573
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The Art of Game Design: A Book of Lenses, Third Edition
by Jesse Schell
- List rank#10
- Price$50.47
- Rating4.7
- Reviews680
Subcategories
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FAQ
Is Microsoft Programming a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 30/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 142 reviews and sells for $32.70.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Microsoft Programming?
The median best seller has 142 reviews, and 39% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Microsoft Programming best sellers cost?
The median price is $32.70; half of the best sellers are priced between $22.91 and $40.91.
Can new books break into Microsoft Programming?
5% of the current best sellers were released in the last 90 days.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.