by Dean Wampler, Alex Payne
Learn how to be more productive with Scala, a new multi-paradigm language for the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) that integrates features of both object-oriented and functional programming. With this book, you'll discover why Scala is ideal for highly scalable, component-based applications that support concurrency and distribution.Programming Scala clearly explains the advantages of Scala as a JVM language...
Price: $3.99 | Publisher: O'Reilly Media | Release: 2009
by Federico Biancuzzi, Chromatic
Masterminds of Programming features exclusive interviews with the creators of several historic and highly influential programming languages. In this unique collection, you'll learn about the processes that led to specific design decisions, including the goals they had in mind, the trade-offs they had to make, and how their experiences have left an impact on programming today.If you're interested i...
Price: $7.54 | Publisher: O'Reilly Media | Release: 2009
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 demonstrate...
Price: $35.49 | Publisher: O'Reilly Media | Release: 2009
An Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java, 5th Edition
by Thomas Wu
An Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java takes a full-immersion approach to object-oriented programming. Proper object-oriented design practices are emphasized throughout the book. Students learn how to use the standard classes first, then learn to design their own classes.Wu uses a gentler approach to teaching students how to design their own classes, separating the coverage into two chapte...
Price: $100.64 | Publisher: McGraw-Hill | Release: 2009
Programming in Python 3, 2nd Edition
by Mark Summerfield
It is more powerful, convenient, consistent, and expressive than ever before. Now, leading Python programmer Mark Summerfield demonstrates how to write code that takes full advantage of Python 3's features and idioms. Programming in Python 3, Second Edition, brings together all the knowledge you need to write any program, use any standard or third-party Python 3 library, and create new library modules ...
Price: $33.54 | Publisher: Addison-Wesley | Release: 2009
Beginning Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Programming
by Robert Vieira
Starting simply and gradually progressing to increasingly advanced topics, this introduction to the SQL Server database focuses on what is distinctive about the SQL environment - SQL Server 2008, in particular - versus other programming environments. Author Robert Vieira draws on his experience as one of the leading authorities on Microsoft SQL Server and uses his unique tutorial approach to explain the sig...
Price: $3.65 | Publisher: Wrox | Release: 2009
Professional Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Programming
by Robert Vieira
Master the increasingly complex feature set of the latest release of Microsoft SQL Server with the information in Professional Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Programming. Review the new features of SQL Server that will be of interest to you as an experienced developer and move on to more detailed, practical code examples. Learn how to write complex queries, build different types of data structures, improve appli...
Price: $9.92 | Publisher: Wrox | Release: 2009
OpenSocial Network Programming
by Lynne Grewe
OpenSocial is a set of common application programming interfaces for Web-based social network applications. As the first book on OpenSocial, this valuable resource discusses the unique area of social networking and the needs and different attributes of social network applications. You ll get step-by-step instructions for creating OpenSocial applications for multiple platforms and explore application develop...
Price: $4.50 | Publisher: Wrox | Release: 2009
by Chris Smith
Why learn F#? This multi-paradigm language not only offers you an enormous productivity boost through functional programming, it also lets you develop applications using your existing object-oriented and imperative programming skills. With Programming F#, you'll quickly discover the many advantages of Microsoft's new language, which includes access to all the great tools and libraries of the .NET ...
Price: $33.20 | Publisher: O'Reilly Media | Release: 2009
by Mark Lutz
Google and YouTube use Python because it's highly adaptable, easy to maintain, and allows for rapid development. If you want to write high-quality, efficient code that's easily integrated with other languages and tools, this hands-on book will help you be productive with Python quickly - whether you're new to programming or just new to Python. It's an easy-to-follow self-paced tutorial, ...
Price: $7.29 | Publisher: O'Reilly Media | Release: 2009