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Programming in Objective-C 2.0 (2nd Edition) (Developer's Library)»rank: 17054by: Stephen G. Kochan
: :Programming in Objective-C 2.0 provides the new Objective-C programmer a complete, step-by-step introduction to the language. The book does not assume previous experience with either C or objected-oriented programming languages, and it includes many detailed, practical examples of how to put Objective-C to use in everyday programming needs.Objective-C has become the standard programming language for application development on the Mac OS X and iPhone platforms. A powerful yet simple object-oriented programming language that’s based on the C programming language, Objective-C is widely available not only on OS X but across many operating systems that support the gcc compiler, including Linux, Unix, and Windows systems.The second edition of this book has been updated ... |
Pro JavaScript Techniques (Pro)»rank: 22930by: John Resig
: :Pro JavaScript Techniques is the ultimate JavaScript book for the modern web developer. It provides everything you need to know about modern JavaScript, and shows what JavaScript can do for your web sites. This book doesnt waste any time looking at things you already know, like basic syntax and structures. Expert web developer and author John Resig concentrates on fundamental, vital topicswhat modern JavaScripting is (and isnt), the current state of browser support, and pitfalls to be wary of. The book is organized into four sections: Modern JavaScript developmentusing JavaScript the object-oriented way, creating reusable code, plus testing and debugging DOM scriptingupdating content and styles, plus events, and effect and event libraries ... |
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The KML Handbook: Geographic Visualization for the Web»rank: 25042by: Josie Wernecke
: :“The way the information is presented appeals to teachers, hobbyists, web designers—anyone looking for a way to enhance their content by using customized maps.”—Warren Kelly, Pastor“It could become the de-facto tutorial volume for the subject, as well as the classic reference guide.”—Thomas Duff, Lead Developer“This book is written so well and is so easy to follow it’s a joy to go through.”— Daniel McKinnon, Software Engineer KML began as the file format for Google Earth, but it has evolved into a full-fledged international standard for describing any geographic content—the “HTML of geography.” It’s already supported by applications ranging from Microsoft Virtual Earth and NASA WorldWind to Photoshop and AutoCAD. You can do ... |
MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-528): Microsoft® .NET Framework 2.0 Web-Based Client Development (Pro Certification)»rank: 35773by: Glenn Johnson, Tony Northrup
: :Announcing an all-new Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Training Kit designed to help maximize your performance on Exam 70-528, an exam for the new MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications certification. This kit packs the tools and features exam candidates want most—including in-depth, self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from expert, exam-certified authors; and a robust testing suite. It also provides real-world scenarios, case study examples, and troubleshooting labs for skills and expertise that you can apply to the job. Focusing on Web-based client development, this official study guide covers topics such as creating and configuring Web applications; using Microsoft ADO.NET, XML, and data-bound controls; creating ... |
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Managing Humans: Biting and Humorous Tales of a Software Engineering Manager»rank: 16027by: Michael Lopp
: :Managing Humans is a selection of the best essays from Michael Lopps web site, Rands In Repose. Drawing on Lopp's management experiences at Apple, Netscape, Symantec, and Borland, this book is full of stories based on companies in the Silicon Valley where people have been known to yell at each other. It is a place full of dysfunctional bright people who are in an incredible hurry to find the next big thing so they can strike it rich and then do it all over again. Among these people are managers, a strange breed of people who through a mystical organizational ritual have been given power over your future and your bank account. ... |
Take Back Your Life!: Using Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 to Get Organized and Stay Organized»rank: 31044by: Sally McGhee
: :If you re bogged down by unrelenting e-mail messages, conflicting commitments, and endless interruptions, it s not too late to reclaim control of your workday and take back your life! By applying the same time management and productivity techniques used by leading companies, you can better manage all of your communications, action items, and interactions. In this book, productivity expert Sally McGhee shows you how to take control and reclaim something you thought you had lost forever: your work-life balance. Now you can benefit from Sally s popular and highly regarded corporate education programs, learning simple but powerful techniques for rebalancing your personal and professional commitments by using the latest productivity features ... |
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Microsoft Project 2007: The Missing Manual»rank: 43033by: Bonnie Biafore
: :Schedules, budgets, communications, resources. Projects big and small include them all, and Microsoft Project 2007 can help you control these variables -- not be controlled by them. But Project is complex software, and learning it is, well, a project in itself. Get up to speed fast with Microsoft Project 2007: The Missing Manual. Written by project management expert Bonnie Biafore, this book teaches you how to do everything from setting budgets and tracking schedules to testing scenarios and recognizing trouble spots before your project breaks down. Find out what's new in Project 2007 from previous versions, and get help choosing the right edition, whether it's Project Standard, Project Professional, or Enterprise Project ... |
CompTIA A+ Certification All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))»rank: 35968by: Glen E. Clarke, Ed Tetz
: : At the end of 2004, more than 600,000 people had received CompTIA's vendor-neutral A+ certification, a key credential for anyone pursuing a career as a computer technician This competitively priced new guide offers seven minibooks and 1,000+ pages covering every aspect of the two required A+ exams, plus customizable test-prep software on CD-ROM Minibooks provide a thorough review of all the hardware and operating system topics tested in the exams: installation, configuration, and upgrading; diagnosing and troubleshooting; preventive maintenance; motherboards, processors, and memory; printers; networking; and operating system fundamentals Published day-and-date with the CompTIA's latest revision of the A+ exams Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part ... |
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Programming WPF»rank: 49835by: Chris Sells, Ian Griffiths
: :If you want to build applications that take full advantage of Windows Vista's new user interface capabilities, you need to learn Microsoft's Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF). This new edition, fully updated for the official release of .NET 3.0, is designed to get you up to speed on this technology quickly. By page 2, you'll be writing a simple WPF application. By the end of Chapter 1, you'll have taken a complete tour of WPF and its major elements. WPF is the new presentation framework for Windows Vista that also works with Windows XP. It's a cornucopia of new technologies, which includes a new graphics engine that supports 3-D graphics, animation, and more; ... |
Beginning C ++ Through Game Programming, Second Edition»rank: 23613by: Michael Dawson
: :What is it that sets games apart from other forms of entertainment, keeping players coming back for more? Interactivity. The ability to control the outcome. Programming is an integral part of that interactivity, and C++ is a vital skill in programming for games. Beginning C++ through Game Programming, Second Edition will provide you with the core skills you need to begin programming with C++ specifically as it relates to games. You'll reinforce each new skill by creating small games along the way, and you'll put these skills to the test with one ambitious game project at the end. By the time you finish, you'll have a solid foundation in the programming language ... |