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Principles, Practices, and Pitfalls

If you're a web programmer new to Drupal, this book shows you which programming techniques you can use - and which you should avoid - when building custom web applications with this content management framework. Drupal has its own set of programming principles that require a different approach, and many programmers make mistakes when relying on skills they've used for other projects. The guidelines in this book help you through the transition by demonstrating which programming practices conform to the "Drupal way," and which don't.

Ever wished you could learn C from a book? Head First C provides a complete learning experience for C and structured imperative programming. With a unique method that goes beyond syntax and how-to manuals, this guide not only teaches you the language, it helps you understand how to be a great programmer. You'll learn key areas such as language basics, pointers and pointer arithmetic, and dynamic memory management. Advanced topics include multi-threading and network programming - topics typically covered on a college-level course. This book also features labs: in-depth projects intended to stretch your abilities, test your new skills, and build confidence. Head First C mimics the style of college-level C courses, making it ideal as an accessible textbook for students. We think your time is too valuable to waste struggling with new concepts. Using the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory to craft a multi-sensory learning experience, Head First C uses a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works, not a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep.

You want to learn C# programming, but you're not sure you want to suffer through another tedious technical book. You're in luck: "Head First C#" introduces this language in a fun, visual way. You'll quickly learn everything from creating your first program to learning sophisticated coding skills with C# 4.0, Visual Studio 2010 and .NET 4, while avoiding common errors that frustrate many students.

What can HTML5 do for you? If you're a web developer looking to use this new version of HTML, you might be wondering how much has really changed. Head First HTML5 Programming introduces the key features -- including improved text elements, audio and video tags, geolocation, and the Canvas drawing surface -- and uses concrete examples and exercises to apply and reinforce these concepts. You'll learn how HTML5, Javascript, and CSS3 will help create fast, interactive sites with fewer plugins. * Get the low-down on changes to the basic HTML markup * Explore CSS3, and discover how it compliments HTML5 * Understand JavaScript's relationship to HTML5 * Learn HTML5's new font, multicolumn, and text capabilities * Bring out your inner artist with Canvas * Use the technology to add audio and video * Take advantage of local storage and databases * Learn how HTML5 deals with geolocation, multitouch, and more We think your time is too valuable to waste struggling with new concepts. Using the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory to craft a multi-sensory learning experience, Head First HTML5 Programming uses a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works, not a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep.

Learning a complex new language is no easy task especially when it s an object-oriented computer programming language like Java. You might think the problem is your brain. It seems to have a mind of its own, a mind that doesn't always want to take in the dry, technical stuff you're forced to study. The fact is your brain craves novelty. It's constantly searching, scanning, waiting for something unusual to happen. After all, that's the way it was built to help you stay alive. It takes all the routine, ordinary, dull stuff and filters it to the background so it won't interfere with your brain's real work--recording things that matter. How does your brain know what matters? It's like the creators of the Head First approach say, suppose you're out for a hike and a tiger jumps in front of you, what happens in your brain? Neurons fire. Emotions crank up. Chemicals surge. That's how your brain knows. And that's how your brain will learn Java. Head First Java combines puzzles, strong visuals, mysteries, and soul-searching interviews with famous Java objects to engage you in many different ways. It's fast, it's fun, and its effective. And, despite its playful appearance, Head First Java is serious stuff: a complete introduction to object-oriented programming and Java. You'll learn everything from the fundamentals to advanced topics, including threads, network sockets, and distributed programming with RMI. And the new. second edition focuses on Java 5.0, the latest version of the Java language and development platform. Because Java 5.0 is a major update to the platform, with deep, code-level changes, even more careful study and implementation is required. So learning the Head First way is more important than ever. If you've read a Head First book, you know what to expect--a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works. If you haven't, you're in for a treat. You'll see why people say it's unlike any other Java book you've ever read. By exploiting how your brain works, Head First Java compresses the time it takes to learn and retain--complex information. Its unique approach not only shows you what you need to know about Java syntax, it teaches you to think like a Java programmer. If you want to be bored, buy some other book. But if you want to understand Java, this book's for you.

So you're ready to make the leap from writing HTML and CSS web pages to creating dynamic web applications. You want to take your web skills to the next level. And you're finally ready to add "programmer" to the resume. It sounds like you're ready to learn the Web's hottest programming language: JavaScript. "Head First JavaScript" is your ticket to going beyond copying and pasting the code from someone else's web site, and writing your own interactive web pages. With "Head First JavaScript", you learn: the basics of programming, from variables to types to looping; how the web browser runs your code, and how you can talk to the browser with your code; why you'll never have to worry about casting, overloading, or polymorphism when you're writing JavaScript code; and, how to use the Document Object Model to change your web pages without making your users click buttons.If you've ever read a "Head First" book, you know what to expect - a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works. "Head First JavaScript" is no exception. It starts where HTML and CSS leave off, and takes you through your first program into more complex programming concepts - like working directly with the web browser's object model and writing code that works on all modern browsers. Don't be intimidated if you've never written a line of code before! In typical "Head First" style, "Head First JavaScript" doesn't skip steps, and we're not interested in having you cut and paste code. You'll learn JavaScript, understand it, and have a blast along the way. So get ready...dynamic and exciting web pages are just pages away.

Want to add more interactivity and polish to your websites? Discover how jQuery can help you build complex scripting functionality in just a few lines of code. With Head First jQuery, you'll quickly get up to speed on this amazing JavaScript library by learning how to navigate HTML documents while handling events, effects, callbacks, and animations. By the time you've completed the book, you'll be incorporating Ajax apps, working seamlessly with HTML and CSS, and building your own plug-ins. If you want to learn-and understand-how to create interactive web pages, unobtrusive script, and cool animations that don't kill your browser, this book is for you. * Use jQuery with DOM to overcome the limitations of HTML and CSS * Learn how jQuery selectors and actions work together * Write functions and wire them to interface elements * Use jQuery effects to create actions on the page * Make your pages come alive with animation * Learn how use jQuery with the new HTML5 elements * Build interactive web pages with jQuery and Ajax * Create plug-ins to handle reusable functions * Build forms and reports in web applications

If you're ready to create web pages more complex than those you can build with HTML and CSS, "Head First PHP & MySQL" is the ultimate learning guide to building dynamic, database-driven websites using PHP and MySQL. Packed with real-world examples, this book teaches you all the essentials of server-side programming, from the fundamentals of PHP and MySQL coding to advanced topics such as form validation, session IDs, cookies, database queries and joins, file I/O operations, content management, and more. "Head First PHP & MySQL" offers the same visually rich format that's turned every title in the "Head First" series into a bestseller, with plenty of exercises, quizzes, puzzles, and other interactive features to help you retain what you've learned.This title discusses how to: use PHP to transform static HTML pages into dynamic web sites; create and populate your own MySQL database tables, and work with data stored in files; perform sophisticated MySQL queries with joins, and refine your results with LIMIT and ORDER BY; use cookies and sessions to track visitors' login information and personalize the site for users; protect your data from SQL injection attacks; use regular expressions to validate information on forms; dynamically display text based on session info and create images on the fly; and, pull syndicated data from other sites using PHP and XML. Throughout the book, you'll build sophisticated examples - including a mailing list, a job board, and an online dating site - to help you learn how to harness the power of PHP and MySQL in a variety of contexts. If you're ready to build a truly dynamic website, "Head First PHP & MySQL" is the ideal way to get going.

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 demonstrate and reinforce these concepts. You can learn the basic tools to start writing the programs that interest you, and get a better understanding of what software can (and cannot) do. When you're finished, you'll have the necessary foundation to learn any programming language or tackle any software project you choose. With a focus on programming concepts, this book teaches you how to: understand the core features of all programming languages, including variables, statements, decisions, loops, expressions, and operators; reuse code with functions; use library code to save time and effort; select the best data structure to manage complex data; write programs that talk to the Web; share your data with other programs; and, write programs that test themselves and help you avoid embarrassing coding errors. We think your time is too valuable to waste struggling with new concepts. Using the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory to craft a multi-sensory learning experience, "Head First Programming" uses a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works, not a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep.

Are you keen to add Python to your programming skills? Learn quickly and have some fun at the same time with Head First Python. This book takes you beyond typical how-to manuals with engaging images, puzzles, stories, and quizzes that are proven to stimulate learning and retention. You'll not only learn how Python differs from other programming languages and how it's similar, you'll learn how to be a great programmer. * Understand Python's unique method of dynamically storing data * Build Python-enabled web servers and web applications * Write mobile apps on the Android platform * Use PyGame and PyKyra to develop sophisticated games * Build GUI-based programs with Python's handy code library * Write Python scripts to automate tasks on your favorite applications We think your time is too valuable to waste struggling with new concepts. Using the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory to craft a multi-sensory learning experience, Head First Python uses a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works, not a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep.

Android devices are stealing market share from the iPhone with dramatic speed, and you have a killer app idea. Where to begin? Head First Android Development will help you get your first application up and running in no time with the Android SDK and Eclipse plug-in. You'll learn how to design for devices with a variety of different screen sizes and resolutions, along with mastering core programming and design principles that will make your app stand out. Whether you're a seasoned iPhone developer who wants to jump into the the Android Market, or someone with previous programming skills but no mobile apps in your resume, this book offers a complete learning experience for creating eye-catching, top-selling Android applications. You'll learn how to: * Install the Android SDK and Eclipse plug-in and get started building apps * Add buttons, edit text fields, and build your own navigation options in the Android menu * Customize the look of your app with theming and adding image resources * Use Android's content provider mechanism to add images and contact information to an app, and establish permissions for their use * Work with the Android devices' camera, GPS, and accelerometer * Experiment with different Android emulator configurations to simulate different devices with a variety of screen sizes * Optimize, test, and distribute your application in the Android Market We think your time is too valuable to waste struggling with new concepts. Using the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory to craft a multi-sensory learning experience, Head First Android Development uses a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works, not a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep.

Beginning jQuery is your step-by-step guide to learning the jQuery library.

Beginning jQuery is your step-by-step guide to learning the jQuery library. jQuery is the most popular JavaScript library in the web developer’s toolkit. Jack Franklin takes you from the basics of getting you started with jQuery, right through to extending jQuery by writing your own plug-ins. You'll discover best practices you can follow, how you can avoid common mistakes, and you'll learn about so many of the things that jQuery has to offer, including how you can: Use jQuery’s powerful tools to dynamically update content on your site, including DOM manipulation. Extend jQuery’s capabilities by writing your own plugins on top of the framework. Animate elements and build your own jQuery slider. Employ best practices and avoid common errors made by beginners.

This book covers jQuery including a developer-level introduction and an in-depth look into some of the more advanced features. The book focuses on features available as of jQuery 1.7.1. but also tries to incorporate feature support in older versions of the library wherever it is relevant.

This book covers jQuery including a developer-level introduction and an in-depth look into some of the more advanced features. The book focuses on features available as of jQuery 1.7.1. but also tries to incorporate feature support in older versions of the library wherever it is relevant. The first few chapters will help you set up a development environment and review important JavaScript concepts. Detailed coverage includes: functions that make up the library and usages of the core jQuery functions in-depth to select and manipulate HTML elements with jQuery the cross-browser ability to bind and manage browser events Ajax shortcuts jQuery offers for animating components in your web applications including moving, fading, toggling, and resizing elements jQuery UI, which is an associated user interface library for jQuery and contains things such as widgets, effects, animations, and interactions additional jQuery UI features including moving, sorting, resizing, and selection elements with a mouse techniques, best practices, and patterns that you can apply to your code to make it more efficient, maintainable, and clear jQuery Template plugin authoring jQuery plugins. jQuery Deferred Object unit testing and detail of the specific unit testing framework created by and used by the jQuery project itself, QUnit. If you have experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, this book is for you. For existing jQuery users, it will expand your jQuery knowledge by focusing on the core library with the benefit of strong core JavaScript expertise in many of the lessons. But this book is not aimed at beginners. For those looking to start with the basics of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/jQuery development, Beginning JavaScript and CSS Development with jQuery by Richard York will most likely help you more. http://www.wrox.com/WileyCDA/WroxTitle/productCd-1118026683.html

Programación

grep Pocket Reference is the first guide devoted to grep, the powerful Unix content-location utility. This handy book is ideal for system administrators, security professionals, developers, and others who want to learn more about grep and take new approaches with it - for everything from mail filtering and system log management to malware analysis.

As individuals in organizations, our daily lives are filled with ideas to turn into reality, myriad problems to be solved, lists of core business needs to be fulfilled, and many team and people challenges to be overcome. Regardless of the size of your organization, your position within it, the nature of your product or service, or the impact you have on the world, you play an important part in solving big problems and creating amazing and innovative products and services.

Programación

Learn something new in an Instant! A short, fast, focused guide delivering immediate results. Reduce redundant typing with contextual auto-complete. Get a visual overview of, and move around in, your document with the preview pane. Efficiently edit many lines of text with multiple cursors.

Programación

As a web designer, you probably spend more time working with text than any other element. With this concise guide, you'll learn CSS3 properties for changing the appearance of text without altering the font face-including horizontal and vertical alignment, text transformation, word and letter spacing, text wrapping, and the direction of text flow. This book is an excerpt from the upcoming fourth edition of CSS: The Definitive Guide. When you purchase either the print or the ebook edition of CSS Text, you'll receive a discount on the entire Definitive Guide once it's released.

IT eBooks

Writing mobile apps is hard. Writing mobile gamesis even more so. Why is that? Well, there are probably lots of reasons I could state, but one jumps to the forefront almost immediately: variety. The variety of platforms available today is staggering when you consider developing an application that runs everywhere. From iOS to Android, from BlackBerry to Windows Mobile, not to mention a number of lesser platforms, there are lots of places your app could run. Even if you simply concern yourself with the two market-share leaders, iOS and Android, it’s still a daunting task to develop for both. Sure, you could always develop two versions of the same application targeted for each platform, and plenty of times that’s exactly what is done. That approach, however, has the significant downside of requiring substantially different skill sets and tools, which means you generally need two sets of developers to maintain two completely (or nearly completely, anyway) code bases.

Developing apps for mobile devices can be done using many different approaches and languages. Many apps are developed natively; meaning that they are developed in Java, Objective C, or some other language natively understood by the SDK available for the device. While native development allows the greatest flexibility and performance, the problem arises when you want to move an app from one platform to another: suddenly you're writing the app nearly from scratch. Then if you want to move to another platform, the same thing occurs. There's got to be a better way! All current mobile platforms support the idea of web apps. These are applications coded entirely in HTML and JavaScript. For simple apps, or for apps that don't need to interact with the device's capabilities, this works just fine. But the moment you need to access the file system, work with the camera, and so on, you start needing more access to the device. This is where PhoneGap comes in. PhoneGap (built on Cordova) wraps your HTML and JavaScript with just enough of a native app to let your web app feel more at home on the device. This wrapper is different for each platform, but exposes common capabilities in a consistent way. This helps you to write less code across multiple platforms.

Programación

Facebook (http://www.facebook.com) has grown phenomenally over the past several yearsfrom an Ivy League social web application to the second largest social web site on the Internet. The creators of Facebook have done an impressive job focusing their social software on the college demographic. In a natural progression of the social network, Facebook recently extended its network by developing a platform for developers to create new applications to allow Facebook users to interact in new and exciting ways.