Beginning Linux Programming

Offers instructions for working with the Groovy programming language and the Grails Web framework, covering such topics as building a user interface, security, Web 2.0, reporting, batch processing, an

Loaded with code examples and practical solutions, this encyclopedic treatment includes all aspects of programming a database with SQL (Subsequent Server Language) 2005 and pulling the data into an ap

This book shows readers, even those who have never programmed before, how to write code in Visual Basic 2008. From the earliest chapters, readers will look at real programming challenges and learn how

A guide to the PL/SQL programming language cover such topics as writing stored functions, using singletons and cursers, debugging, and testing.

Pro OGRE 3D Programming offers a detailed guide to the cross-platform Object-Oriented Graphics Rendering Engine (OGRE) 3D engine. OGRE provides an object-oriented interface to render 3D scenes. Common

* Only book on the market to actually show you how to build an Oracle RAC cluster on Linux. * Author expertise & quality: Steve Shaw's Hammerora project is one of the most visited sites in SourceForge

Intended for procedural, VB6, and traditional ASP programmers, this book explains the concepts of object-oriented programming and uses the newest version of .NET to develop ASP.NET web sites. The ten

This unique book uses full color illustrations to help readers understand the principles behind all computer programming. It is the book for beginners to read before they start learning computer progr

Swift Game Programming for Absolute Beginners teaches Apple’s Swift language in the context of four, fun and colorful games. Learn the Swift 2.0 language, and learn to create game apps for iOS at the

Understand the theory and implementation of simulation. This book covers simulation topics from a scenario-driven approach using Python and rich visualizations and tabulations. The book discusses simulation used in the natural and social sciences and with simulations taken from the top algorithms used in the industry today. The authors use an engaging approach that mixes mathematics and programming experiments with beginning-intermediate level Python code to create an immersive learning experience that is cohesive and integrated. After reading this book, you will have an understanding of simulation used in natural sciences, engineering, and social sciences using Python. What You Will LearnUse Python and numerical computation to demonstrate the power of simulationChoose a paradigm to run a simulationDraw statistical insights from numerical experimentsKnow how simulation is used to solve real-world problems Who This Book Is ForEntry-level to mid-level Python developers from various backg

Augment your knowledge of Python with this entertaining learning guide, which features 100 exercises and programming puzzles and solutions. Python Challenges will help prepare you for your next exam or a job interview, and covers numerous practical topics such as strings, data structures, recursion, arrays, and more.Each topic is addressed in its own separate chapter, starting with an introduction to the basics and followed by 10 to 15 exercises of various degrees of difficulty, helping you to improve your programming skills effectively. Detailed sample solutions, including the algorithms used for all tasks, are included to maximize your understanding of each area. Author Michael Inden also describes alternative solutions and analyzes possible pitfalls and typical errors.Three appendices round out the book: the first covers the Python command line interpreter, which is often helpful for trying out the code snippets and examples in the book, followed by an overview of Pytest for unit te

Discover how C's efficiency makes it a popular choice in a wide variety of applications and operating systems with special applicability to wearables, game programming, system level programming, embed

This book takes a humorous slant on the programming practice manual by reversing the usual approach: under the pretence of teaching you how to become the world’s worst programmer who generally causes

Break into the most lucrative platform in the world by adding HTML5 game development to your current skillset. Zarrar Chishti has trained developers from a wide range of programming disciplines to cro

Quickly learn to program for microcontrollers and IoT devices without a lot of study and expense. MicroPython and controllers that support it eliminate the need for programming in a C-like language, m

Whether you’re new to Oracle or an old hand who has yet to test the waters of APEX,Beginning Oracle Application Express 5 introduces the processes and best practices you’ll need to become proficient w

Solve your C programming problems with practical and informative recipes. This book covers various aspects of C programming including the fundamentals of C, operators and expressions, control statemen

Learn the fundamental elements of the new Swift 3 programming language as applied to game development for new iOS 10.In Part 1 of this book, you'll start with a basic 2D game idea and build the game t

Gain the skills required to create fun and enthralling games using GameMaker: Studio, and it's GML programming language. In this full-color book you’ll learn 24 practical programming elements that are

Learn how to build a game using Platino Studio. Follow step-by-step basics to create an app, and then add different functionalities and game logic.With Beginning Platino Game Engine you will be able t

Beginning Queries with SQL is a friendly and easily read guide to writing queries with the all-important — in the database world — SQL language. Anyone who does any work at all with databases needs to

Build a world-class website in less than a week with Django CMS. Beginning Django CMS shows you how to simply and easily write a dynamic website with a full content management syst

Learn from F#'s inventor to become an expert in the latest version of this powerful programming language so you can seamlessly integrate functional, imperative, object-oriented, and query programming

Beginning Oracle PL/SQL gets you started in using the built-in language that every Oracle developer and database administrator must know. Oracle Database is chock-full of built-in application features

Beginning Windows 10 takes you through the new features of this amazing new operating system, revealing some of its surprising capabilities, and helping you customize it to suit you. Whether you are n

Defines and explains the concepts of aspect oriented programming, through a presentation of AspectJ, JAC, JBoss AOP, and Spring AOP. Also shows how to use AOP for programming J2EE applications.

Beginning Java 7 guides you through version 7 of the Java language and a wide assortment of platform APIs. New Java 7 language features that are discussed include switch-on-string and try-with-resourc

Beginning Oracle Application Express 4 introduces one of the most talked-about development platforms to come out of Oracle Corporation in years. Oracle Application Express, called APEX for short, enab

"Beginning Google SketchUp for 3D Printing starts by explaining how to use SketchUp and itsplug-ins to make your design products. You will learn how to present and animate 3D models, and how to use Go

Oracle PL/SQL Recipes is your go to book for PL/SQL programming solutions. It takes a task-oriented approach to PL/SQL programming that lets you quickly look up a specific task and see the pattern for

The most up-to-date and comprehensive introductory ASP.NET book you’ll find on any shelf,Beginning ASP.NET 4 in VB 2010 guides you through Microsoft’s latest technology for building dynamic web sites.

Beginning Oracle SQL is your introduction to the interactive query tools and specific dialect of SQL used with Oracle Database. The book is a revision of the classicMastering Oracle SQL and SQL*Plus b

Beginning Django E-Commerce guides you through producing an e-commerce site using Django, the most popular Python web development framework. Topics covered include how to make a shopping cart, a check

Mark and LaMarche, both long time Apple software developers present this guide for computer programmers new to iPhone development. Beginning with the installation and setup of the Xcode development en

An introduction to Microsoft's Silverlight describes the features and functions of the cross-browser, cross-platform, flexible programming tool that supports a variety of programming languages and all

Updated with the changes to C#, Beginning C# 2008 Objects: From Concepts to Code introduces complete beginners to C# coding practice with a solid methodological foundation written by two critically–ac

Have you thought about building games for your cell phone or other wireless devices? Whether you are a first–time wireless Java developer or an experienced professional,Beginning Java? ME Platform bri

Provides information on API design using the Java programming language.

This guide introduces the primary constructs of the Visual Basic 2008 programming language, and explores how VB 2008 supports the core principles of object-oriented programming, namely encapsulation,

Syme (Microsoft Research), Granicz (IntelliFactory), and Cisternino (University of Pisa) introduce the basic constructs of typed functional programming and imperative programming in the new F# languag