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Ruby by Example

Concepts and Code

by Kevin C. Baird ...

There may be no better way to learn how to program than by dissecting real, representative examples written in your language of choice. Ruby by Example analyzes a series of Ruby scripts, examining how the code works, explaining the concepts it illustrates, and showing how to modify it to suit your needs. Baird's examples demonstrate key features of the language (such as inheritance, encapsulation, ... Read more

$17.99 USD

There may be no better way to learn how to program than by dissecting real, representative examples written in your language of choice. Ruby by Example analyzes a series of Ruby scripts, examining how the code works, explaining the concepts it illustrates, and showing how to modify it to suit your needs. Baird's examples demonstrate key features of the language (such as inheritance, encapsulation,
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Cocoa and Objective-C: Up and Running

Foundations of Mac, iPhone, and iPad Programming

by Scott Stevenson ...

Build solid applications for Mac OS X, iPhone, and iPod Touch, regardless of whether you have basic programming skills or years of programming experience. With this book, you'll learn how to use Apple's Cocoa framework and the Objective-C language through step-by-step tutorials, hands-on exercises, clear examples, and sound advice from a Cocoa expert.Cocoa and Objective-C: Up and Running offers ... Read more

$20.19 USD

Build solid applications for Mac OS X, iPhone, and iPod Touch, regardless of whether you have basic programming skills or years of programming experience. With this book, you'll learn how to use Apple's Cocoa framework and the Objective-C language through step-by-step tutorials, hands-on exercises, clear examples, and sound advice from a Cocoa expert.Cocoa and Objective-C: Up and Running offers
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Advanced SDL Game Engineering: Expert Techniques for Professional Developers

by Kameron Hussain, Frahaan Hussain ...

"Advanced SDL Game Engineering: Expert Techniques for Professional Developers" is an essential guide for seasoned game developers and engineers looking to master the complexities of game development using Simple DirectMedia Layer (SDL). This comprehensive resource delves deep into advanced techniques and strategies that are crucial for creating professional-grade games.With a focus on the ... Read more

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"Advanced SDL Game Engineering: Expert Techniques for Professional Developers" is an essential guide for seasoned game developers and engineers looking to master the complexities of game development using Simple DirectMedia Layer (SDL). This comprehensive resource delves deep into advanced techniques and strategies that are crucial for creating professional-grade games.With a focus on the
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Functional Thinking

Paradigm Over Syntax

by Neal Ford ...

If you’re familiar with functional programming basics and want to gain a much deeper understanding, this in-depth guide takes you beyond syntax and demonstrates how you need to think in a new way. Software architect Neal Ford shows intermediate to advanced developers how functional coding allows you to step back a level of abstraction so you can see your programming problem with greater clarity ... Read more

$23.09 USD

If you’re familiar with functional programming basics and want to gain a much deeper understanding, this in-depth guide takes you beyond syntax and demonstrates how you need to think in a new way. Software architect Neal Ford shows intermediate to advanced developers how functional coding allows you to step back a level of abstraction so you can see your programming problem with greater clarity
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CryEngine Basics: First Steps in Game Development

CryEngine Series

by Kameron Hussain, Frahaan Hussain ...

Series series CryEngine Series
Embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of game development with "CryEngine Basics: First Steps in Game Development." This comprehensive guide is an indispensable resource for aspiring game developers, digital artists, and enthusiasts eager to master the fundamentals of using CryEngine, one of the most powerful game engines available today.Authored by a seasoned game developer, this book ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of game development with "CryEngine Basics: First Steps in Game Development." This comprehensive guide is an indispensable resource for aspiring game developers, digital artists, and enthusiasts eager to master the fundamentals of using CryEngine, one of the most powerful game engines available today.Authored by a seasoned game developer, this book
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C++ For Dummies

by Bradley L. Jones ...

An accessible walkthrough of one of the world's most popular programming languages: C++C++ For Dummies is your from-scratch guide that explains the essentials of what you need to know to understand the language and build your very first program in C++. Bradley Jones, experienced programmer and coding educator, packs this edition with examples and clear demonstrations that explain the “why” and the ... Read more

$22.00 USD

An accessible walkthrough of one of the world's most popular programming languages: C++C++ For Dummies is your from-scratch guide that explains the essentials of what you need to know to understand the language and build your very first program in C++. Bradley Jones, experienced programmer and coding educator, packs this edition with examples and clear demonstrations that explain the “why” and the
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Killer Game Programming in Java

Java Gaming & Graphics Programming

by Andrew Davison ...

Although the number of commercial Java games is still small compared to those written in C or C++, the market is expanding rapidly. Recent updates to Java make it faster and easier to create powerful gaming applications-particularly Java 3D-is fueling an explosive growth in Java games. Java games like Puzzle Pirates, Chrome, Star Wars Galaxies, Runescape, Alien Flux, Kingdom of Wars, Law and Order ... Read more

$25.99 USD

Although the number of commercial Java games is still small compared to those written in C or C++, the market is expanding rapidly. Recent updates to Java make it faster and easier to create powerful gaming applications-particularly Java 3D-is fueling an explosive growth in Java games. Java games like Puzzle Pirates, Chrome, Star Wars Galaxies, Runescape, Alien Flux, Kingdom of Wars, Law and Order
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Optimized C++

Proven Techniques for Heightened Performance

by Kurt Guntheroth ...

In today’s fast and competitive world, a program’s performance is just as important to customers as the features it provides. This practical guide teaches developers performance-tuning principles that enable optimization in C++. You’ll learn how to make code that already embodies best practices of C++ design run faster and consume fewer resources on any computer—whether it’s a watch, phone, ... Read more

$36.99 USD

In today’s fast and competitive world, a program’s performance is just as important to customers as the features it provides. This practical guide teaches developers performance-tuning principles that enable optimization in C++. You’ll learn how to make code that already embodies best practices of C++ design run faster and consume fewer resources on any computer—whether it’s a watch, phone,
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Java EE 7 Essentials

Enterprise Developer Handbook

by Arun Gupta ...

Get up to speed on the principal technologies in the Java Platform, Enterprise Edition 7, and learn how the latest version embraces HTML5, focuses on higher productivity, and provides functionality to meet enterprise demands. Written by Arun Gupta, a key member of the Java EE team, this book provides a chapter-by-chapter survey of several Java EE 7 specifications, including WebSockets, Batch ... Read more

$30.99 USD

Get up to speed on the principal technologies in the Java Platform, Enterprise Edition 7, and learn how the latest version embraces HTML5, focuses on higher productivity, and provides functionality to meet enterprise demands. Written by Arun Gupta, a key member of the Java EE team, this book provides a chapter-by-chapter survey of several Java EE 7 specifications, including WebSockets, Batch
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Getting Started with Python

Understand key data structures and use Python in object-oriented programming

by Fabrizio Romano, Benjamin Baka, Dusty Phillips ...

Harness the power of Python objects and data structures to implement algorithms for analyzing your data and efficiently extracting informationKey FeaturesTurn your designs into working software by learning the Python syntaxWrite robust code with a solid understanding of Python data structuresUnderstand when to use the functional or the OOP approachBook DescriptionThis Learning Path helps you get ... Read more

$31.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Harness the power of Python objects and data structures to implement algorithms for analyzing your data and efficiently extracting informationKey FeaturesTurn your designs into working software by learning the Python syntaxWrite robust code with a solid understanding of Python data structuresUnderstand when to use the functional or the OOP approachBook DescriptionThis Learning Path helps you get
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Software Design for Python Programmers

Principles and patterns

by Ronald Mak ...

Software Design for Python Programmers shows you how to level up from writing Python code to designing Python applications. Following intuitive “before” and “after” examples of improved code, you’ll learn to plan and execute Python applications effectively and avoid bugs associated with unmanaged state, poorly-formed classes, inflexible functions, and more.Great applications take advantage of ... Read more

$43.99 USD

Software Design for Python Programmers shows you how to level up from writing Python code to designing Python applications. Following intuitive “before” and “after” examples of improved code, you’ll learn to plan and execute Python applications effectively and avoid bugs associated with unmanaged state, poorly-formed classes, inflexible functions, and more.Great applications take advantage of
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Professional Java for Web Applications

by Nicholas S. Williams ...

The comprehensive Wrox guide for creating Java web applications for the enterpriseThis guide shows Java software developers and software engineers how to build complex web applications in an enterprise environment. You'll begin with an introduction to the Java Enterprise Edition and the basic web application, then set up a development application server environment, learn about the tools used in ... Read more

$50.00 USD

The comprehensive Wrox guide for creating Java web applications for the enterpriseThis guide shows Java software developers and software engineers how to build complex web applications in an enterprise environment. You'll begin with an introduction to the Java Enterprise Edition and the basic web application, then set up a development application server environment, learn about the tools used in
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Head First Programming

A learner's guide to programming using the Python language

by David Griffiths, Paul Barry ...

Looking for a reliable way to learn how to program on your own, without being overwhelmed by confusing concepts? Head First Programming introduces the core concepts of writing computer programs -- variables, decisions, loops, functions, and objects -- which apply regardless of the programming language. This book offers concrete examples and exercises in the dynamic and versatile Python language to ... Read more

$28.79 USD

Looking for a reliable way to learn how to program on your own, without being overwhelmed by confusing concepts? Head First Programming introduces the core concepts of writing computer programs -- variables, decisions, loops, functions, and objects -- which apply regardless of the programming language. This book offers concrete examples and exercises in the dynamic and versatile Python language to
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Head First EJB

Passing the Sun Certified Business Component Developer Exam

by Kathy Sierra, Bert Bates ...

What do Ford Financial, IBM, and Victoria's Secret have in common? Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB). As the industry standard for platform-independent reusable business components, EJB has just become Sun Microsystem's latest developer certification. Whether you want to be certifiable or just want to learn the technology inside and out, Head First EJB will get you there in the least painful way. And ... Read more

$25.99 USD

What do Ford Financial, IBM, and Victoria's Secret have in common? Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB). As the industry standard for platform-independent reusable business components, EJB has just become Sun Microsystem's latest developer certification. Whether you want to be certifiable or just want to learn the technology inside and out, Head First EJB will get you there in the least painful way. And
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Mastering Bootstrap 5: From Basics to Expert Projects

by Kameron Hussain, Frahaan Hussain ...

Dive into the world of responsive web design with "Mastering Bootstrap 5: From Basics to Expert Projects," your comprehensive guide to mastering Bootstrap 5, the most popular front-end framework. This book is meticulously crafted to cater to aspiring web developers, designers, and anyone keen on building modern, responsive websites.Starting with the fundamentals, you will explore the core concepts ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Dive into the world of responsive web design with "Mastering Bootstrap 5: From Basics to Expert Projects," your comprehensive guide to mastering Bootstrap 5, the most popular front-end framework. This book is meticulously crafted to cater to aspiring web developers, designers, and anyone keen on building modern, responsive websites.Starting with the fundamentals, you will explore the core concepts
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Groovy 2 Cookbook

Java and Groovy go together like ham and eggs, and this book is a great opportunity to learn how to exploit Groovy 2 to the full. Packed with recipes, both intermediate and advanced, it's a great way to speed up and modernize your programming.

by Andrey Adamovich, Luciano Fiandesio ...

Java and Groovy go together like ham and eggs, and this book is a great opportunity to learn how to exploit Groovy 2 to the full. Packed with recipes, both intermediate and advanced, it's a great way to speed up and modernize your programming.Key FeaturesSimple and more advanced recipes to cover a broad number of topics and challengesWith scores of practical examples, this book will help you to ... Read more

$31.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Java and Groovy go together like ham and eggs, and this book is a great opportunity to learn how to exploit Groovy 2 to the full. Packed with recipes, both intermediate and advanced, it's a great way to speed up and modernize your programming.Key FeaturesSimple and more advanced recipes to cover a broad number of topics and challengesWith scores of practical examples, this book will help you to
... Read more
Programming C#

Building .NET Applications with C#

by Jesse Liberty ...

The programming language C# was built with the future of application development in mind. Pursuing that vision, C#'s designers succeeded in creating a safe, simple, component-based, high-performance language that works effectively with Microsoft's .NET Framework. Now the favored language among those programming for the Microsoft platform, C# continues to grow in popularity as more developers ... Read more

$22.99 USD

The programming language C# was built with the future of application development in mind. Pursuing that vision, C#'s designers succeeded in creating a safe, simple, component-based, high-performance language that works effectively with Microsoft's .NET Framework. Now the favored language among those programming for the Microsoft platform, C# continues to grow in popularity as more developers
... Read more
Mastering Rust Programming: From Foundations to Future

by Kameron Hussain, Frahaan Hussain ...

"Mastering Rust Programming: From Foundations to Future" is a comprehensive guide that caters to both beginners and experienced programmers looking to deepen their understanding of Rust, a language renowned for its safety, speed, and concurrency. This book meticulously explores the Rust programming language, from its fundamental principles to its most advanced features, providing a solid ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Mastering Rust Programming: From Foundations to Future" is a comprehensive guide that caters to both beginners and experienced programmers looking to deepen their understanding of Rust, a language renowned for its safety, speed, and concurrency. This book meticulously explores the Rust programming language, from its fundamental principles to its most advanced features, providing a solid
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Mastering Data Structures and Algorithms in C and C++

by Sachin Naha ...

"Mastering Data Structures and Algorithms in C and C++" is a comprehensive book that serves as a guide for programmers and computer science enthusiasts to learn and understand fundamental data structures and algorithms using the C and C++ programming languages. The book is designed to help readers gain proficiency in solving complex problems and optimizing their code.The book aims to provide ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Mastering Data Structures and Algorithms in C and C++" is a comprehensive book that serves as a guide for programmers and computer science enthusiasts to learn and understand fundamental data structures and algorithms using the C and C++ programming languages. The book is designed to help readers gain proficiency in solving complex problems and optimizing their code.The book aims to provide
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Rx.NET in Action

by Tamir Dresher ...

SummaryRx.NET in Action teaches developers how to build event-driven applications using the Reactive Extensions (Rx) library.Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.About the TechnologyModern applications must react to streams of data such as user and system events, internal messages, and sensor input. Reactive Extensions (Rx) is ... Read more

$49.99 USD

SummaryRx.NET in Action teaches developers how to build event-driven applications using the Reactive Extensions (Rx) library.Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.About the TechnologyModern applications must react to streams of data such as user and system events, internal messages, and sensor input. Reactive Extensions (Rx) is
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JavaScript : Object-Oriented Programming

by Ved Antani, Gaston C. Hillar, Stoyan Stefanov, Kumar Chetan Sharma ...

Build sophisticated web applications by mastering the art of Object-Oriented JavascriptAbout This BookLearn popular Object-Oriented programming (OOP) principles and design patterns to build robust appsImplement Object-Oriented concepts in a wide range of frontend architecturesCapture objects from real-world elements and create object-oriented code that represents themLearn the latest ES6 features ... Read more

$57.59 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Build sophisticated web applications by mastering the art of Object-Oriented JavascriptAbout This BookLearn popular Object-Oriented programming (OOP) principles and design patterns to build robust appsImplement Object-Oriented concepts in a wide range of frontend architecturesCapture objects from real-world elements and create object-oriented code that represents themLearn the latest ES6 features
... Read more
Java Threads

Understanding and Mastering Concurrent Programming

by Scott Oaks, Henry Wong ...

Threads are essential to Java programming, but learning to use them effectively is a nontrivial task. This new edition of the classic Java Threads shows you how to take full advantage of Java's threading facilities and brings you up-to-date with the watershed changes in Java 2 Standard Edition version 5.0 (J2SE 5.0). It provides a thorough, step-by-step approach to threads programming.Java's ... Read more

$23.09 USD

Threads are essential to Java programming, but learning to use them effectively is a nontrivial task. This new edition of the classic Java Threads shows you how to take full advantage of Java's threading facilities and brings you up-to-date with the watershed changes in Java 2 Standard Edition version 5.0 (J2SE 5.0). It provides a thorough, step-by-step approach to threads programming.Java's
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Unity Essentials: Your First Steps in Game Development

Unity Game Development Series

by Kameron Hussain, Frahaan Hussain ...

Series series Unity Game Development Series
"Unity Essentials: Your First Steps in Game Development" is a comprehensive guide designed for aspiring game developers and enthusiasts looking to make their mark in the world of video game creation. This book serves as an essential introduction to Unity, one of the most popular and versatile game development platforms in the industry.Starting with the basics, this guide walks you through the ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Unity Essentials: Your First Steps in Game Development" is a comprehensive guide designed for aspiring game developers and enthusiasts looking to make their mark in the world of video game creation. This book serves as an essential introduction to Unity, one of the most popular and versatile game development platforms in the industry.Starting with the basics, this guide walks you through the
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Living Clojure

An Introduction and Training Plan for Developers

by Carin Meier ...

If you’re an experienced programmer who has not worked with Clojure before, this guide is the perfect thorough but gentle introduction for you. Author Carin Meier not only provides a practical overview of this JVM language and its functional programming concepts, but also includes a complete hands-on training course to help you learn Clojure in a structured way.The first half of the book takes you ... Read more

$23.99 USD

If you’re an experienced programmer who has not worked with Clojure before, this guide is the perfect thorough but gentle introduction for you. Author Carin Meier not only provides a practical overview of this JVM language and its functional programming concepts, but also includes a complete hands-on training course to help you learn Clojure in a structured way.The first half of the book takes you
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