Beginning Visual C++ 2005
You'll learn the essentials of Visual C++ 2005 and get a thorough introduction to the techniques used for accessing data sources in both Microsoft® Foundation Classes and Windows® Forms applications. Plus, the exercises included at the end of most chapters will help you apply what you've learned as you make your way to becoming an effective C++ programmer. This book is for novice programmers who are looking to write C++ applications for the Microsoft Windows OS. No previous programming experience is required. ...
You'll learn the essentials of Visual C++ 2005 and get a thorough introduction to the techniques used for accessing data sources in both Microsoft® Foundation Classes and Windows® Forms applications. Plus, the exercises included at the end of most chapters will help you apply what you've learned as you make your way to becoming an effective C++ programmer. This book is for novice programmers who are looking to write C++ applications for the Microsoft Windows OS. No previous programming experience is required. ...
Professional Java JDK 6 Edition
Working as an effective professional Java developer requires you to know Java APIs, tools, and techniques to solve a wide variety of Java problems. It will arm you with a well-rounded understanding of the professional Java development landscape. The expert author team begins by uncovering the sophisticated Java language features, the methodology for developing solutions, and steps for exploiting patterns. They then provide you with a collection of real-world examples that will become an essential part of your developer's toolkit. With this approach, you'll gain the skills to build advanced solutions by utilizing the more complex and nuanced parts of Java JDK 6. ...
Working as an effective professional Java developer requires you to know Java APIs, tools, and techniques to solve a wide variety of Java problems. It will arm you with a well-rounded understanding of the professional Java development landscape. The expert author team begins by uncovering the sophisticated Java language features, the methodology for developing solutions, and steps for exploiting patterns. They then provide you with a collection of real-world examples that will become an essential part of your developer's toolkit. With this approach, you'll gain the skills to build advanced solutions by utilizing the more complex and nuanced parts of Java JDK 6. ...
Beginning Lua Programming
Lua offers a wide range of features that you can utilize to support and enhance your applications. With this book as your guide, you'll gain a thorough understanding of all aspects of programming with this powerful language. It will walk you through the basics, covering everything from installing Lua on your system to developing games and web sites. Experts Jung and Brown first present the fundamentals of programming and explain standard Lua functions. They then show you how to take advantage of all of the free Lua community resources that are available. Complete code samples are integrated throughout the chapters to clearly demonstrate how to apply the information. Diagrams are also included to highlight important Lua features such as stacks, hash tables, garbage collection, and function closures. All of this will help you to quickly write your own effective programs. ...
Lua offers a wide range of features that you can utilize to support and enhance your applications. With this book as your guide, you'll gain a thorough understanding of all aspects of programming with this powerful language. It will walk you through the basics, covering everything from installing Lua on your system to developing games and web sites. Experts Jung and Brown first present the fundamentals of programming and explain standard Lua functions. They then show you how to take advantage of all of the free Lua community resources that are available. Complete code samples are integrated throughout the chapters to clearly demonstrate how to apply the information. Diagrams are also included to highlight important Lua features such as stacks, hash tables, garbage collection, and function closures. All of this will help you to quickly write your own effective programs. ...
Professional Xen Virtualization
Xen is an open source virtualization technology that allows multiple operating systems to run on a single physical computer system, providing cost savings and increased efficiency. This book presents you with a complete foundation on this exciting technology and shows you how Xen virtualization offers faster response times for new server and service requests, a simplified system administration for multiple systems, and better availability for critical computing resources. You'll begin by examining the basic concepts of Xen as you also explore how to successfully make the most of today's virtualization technologies. ...
Xen is an open source virtualization technology that allows multiple operating systems to run on a single physical computer system, providing cost savings and increased efficiency. This book presents you with a complete foundation on this exciting technology and shows you how Xen virtualization offers faster response times for new server and service requests, a simplified system administration for multiple systems, and better availability for critical computing resources. You'll begin by examining the basic concepts of Xen as you also explore how to successfully make the most of today's virtualization technologies. ...
Beginning Drupal
Drupal is an open source framework and content management system used to create web sites that is known for its steep learning curve. This introduction offers you a clear and solid understanding of Drupal so that you can get started programming a Drupal site immediately. Author Jacob Redding walks you through the installation and configuration of a Drupal web site and presents a clear understanding of Drupal's hook system, theming layer, views, and API. Throughout the book, helpful examples and step-by-step instructions provide you with a strong proficiency in the power and capabilities of Drupal. ...
Drupal is an open source framework and content management system used to create web sites that is known for its steep learning curve. This introduction offers you a clear and solid understanding of Drupal so that you can get started programming a Drupal site immediately. Author Jacob Redding walks you through the installation and configuration of a Drupal web site and presents a clear understanding of Drupal's hook system, theming layer, views, and API. Throughout the book, helpful examples and step-by-step instructions provide you with a strong proficiency in the power and capabilities of Drupal. ...
Professional Ubuntu Mobile Development
As the most popular open source operating system in use today, Ubuntu Linux has recently released versions that are aimed at device manufacturers who build Internet-ready handheld devices based on both the Atom and ARMEL processors. This exciting book provides an overview of the tools and techniques you need to understand when customizing a mobile Internet device, and offers you step-by-step tutorials which walk you through some common tasks. Written by Ubuntu Mobile community developers, the book begins with an overview of the Mobile Linux landscape and then moves through setting up, developing, packaging and building a distribution for a mobile device. ...
As the most popular open source operating system in use today, Ubuntu Linux has recently released versions that are aimed at device manufacturers who build Internet-ready handheld devices based on both the Atom and ARMEL processors. This exciting book provides an overview of the tools and techniques you need to understand when customizing a mobile Internet device, and offers you step-by-step tutorials which walk you through some common tasks. Written by Ubuntu Mobile community developers, the book begins with an overview of the Mobile Linux landscape and then moves through setting up, developing, packaging and building a distribution for a mobile device. ...
Professional iPhone and iPad Application Development
Developers are searching for an advanced resource that takes them through what is now a maturing market for the iPhone as well as the nascent market for the iPad this book fulfills that demand. Providing step-by-step guidance on using the latest version of the iPhone SDK, this hands-on guide discusses a variety of topics and features of the iPhone and iPad and then escorts you through the steps necessary for creating a full working example of each feature. Through these exercises, you'll gain the beneficial experience of creating and adding functionality to iPhone and iPad applications using iOS. ...
Developers are searching for an advanced resource that takes them through what is now a maturing market for the iPhone as well as the nascent market for the iPad this book fulfills that demand. Providing step-by-step guidance on using the latest version of the iPhone SDK, this hands-on guide discusses a variety of topics and features of the iPhone and iPad and then escorts you through the steps necessary for creating a full working example of each feature. Through these exercises, you'll gain the beneficial experience of creating and adding functionality to iPhone and iPad applications using iOS. ...
MCSD Certification Toolkit (Exam 70-483)
As the entry-level Microsoft certification exam for C# developers, the MCSD 70-483 proves to employers that you have the required skills to build professional-quality applications. This essential resource provides you with in-depth coverage of the exam that will test your competency in C# programming, with chapters covering each of the core subject domains that comprise the exam. Rather than just teaching you how to answer a set of exam questions, the authors provide an understanding of the underlying concepts and skills needed to succeed as a professional C# programmer. In short, you will not just learn how to pass a testyou will learn how to become a better C# developer! ...
As the entry-level Microsoft certification exam for C# developers, the MCSD 70-483 proves to employers that you have the required skills to build professional-quality applications. This essential resource provides you with in-depth coverage of the exam that will test your competency in C# programming, with chapters covering each of the core subject domains that comprise the exam. Rather than just teaching you how to answer a set of exam questions, the authors provide an understanding of the underlying concepts and skills needed to succeed as a professional C# programmer. In short, you will not just learn how to pass a testyou will learn how to become a better C# developer! ...
Professional ASP.NET 4.5 in C# and VB
ASP.NET is Microsoft's free web framework for building web applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This completely updated look at ASP.NET 4.5 explains ASP.NET's features and puts One ASP.NET into a larger context. Packed with field-tested expertise that is the result of the authors' extensive experience building and deploying sites, this new edition provides you with a fresh new set of tools to build your ASP.NET applications correctly. ...
ASP.NET is Microsoft's free web framework for building web applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This completely updated look at ASP.NET 4.5 explains ASP.NET's features and puts One ASP.NET into a larger context. Packed with field-tested expertise that is the result of the authors' extensive experience building and deploying sites, this new edition provides you with a fresh new set of tools to build your ASP.NET applications correctly. ...
Windows Azure and ASP.NET MVC Migration
When IIS6 and Windows Server 2003 are no longer supported, you?ll need to migrate websites currently hosted on these technologies to newer technologies. This book comes to the rescue. It's packed with all the steps you need - all intertwined with real-world examples - to perform the migration of IIS6 and Windows Server 2003 websites to Windows Azure. Windows Azure and ASP.NET MVC Migration is a must-have resource for making the transition to Windows Azure as smooth and successful as possible. ...
When IIS6 and Windows Server 2003 are no longer supported, you?ll need to migrate websites currently hosted on these technologies to newer technologies. This book comes to the rescue. It's packed with all the steps you need - all intertwined with real-world examples - to perform the migration of IIS6 and Windows Server 2003 websites to Windows Azure. Windows Azure and ASP.NET MVC Migration is a must-have resource for making the transition to Windows Azure as smooth and successful as possible. ...