That's true of bad books. But bad blog posts are even worse: they are trying to get maximum SEO. Both good posts and books are useful. When I'm getting introduced to a subject, I like books. The slower pace allows me to gradually become more familiar with the ideas and concepts. Also, good authors will put a lot of effort in writing something that's pleasant to read and that still goes through editors so that the end result is pure joy. Blog posts can be good, but I don't think they ever get to the same level of quality of a good book.
However, blog posts often has more up to date information and they are, by necessity, more direct. They are good when you are closer to a master in the subject, I feel like. They are akin to research papers, but for engineers.
However, blog posts often has more up to date information and they are, by necessity, more direct. They are good when you are closer to a master in the subject, I feel like. They are akin to research papers, but for engineers.