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For readers who know Java and have written at least a few programs in it, and are particularly familiar with anonymous inner classes, software consultant Holub explains programming in an object-orient
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This book simplifies the use of Tableau software functionality for novice users so that they can create powerful data visualizations easily and quickly. Since it is often very difficult and expensive
IBM’s DB2 Express Edition is one of the most capable of the free database platforms available in today’s marketplace. InBeginning DB2, author Grant Allen gets you started using DB2 Express Edition for
The stories of the individuals who laid the foundation for the Internet are presented by Banks (The Modern Reference), who tracks the surprising origins of the World Wide Web back through several deca
Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 R2 offers an efficient, integrated way to deploy EDI solutions. With this practical guide, you can set up and deliver a BizTalk 2006--driven EDI solution without getting
Pro Oracle Spatial for Oracle Database 11g shows you how to take advantage of Oracle Database's built-in feature set for working with location-based data. The book addresses the special nature of spat
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In this book, Joel Spolsky reveals all his secrets - from his years at Microsoft, and as the co-founder of Fog Creek Software - for recruiting the best developers in the world.If you've ever wondered
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Intended for experienced AutoCAD users, this guide introduces the Visual Basic for Applications programming language, and shows how to programmatically control AutoCAD events, layers and linetypes, 3D
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Assuming familiarity with J2ME development, this guide shows how to install and integrate the open source J2ME Polish distribution in a development system, and describes its primary tools. The German
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Seibel, a programmer, covers syntax and semantics of Common Lisp and shows how to write software in this guide for programmers and students. Early chapters cover the language itself, and later practic
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