Programming Books
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MySQL
Published 19 years ago includes sample chapter
by Michael Kofler, Apress
Unmistakably, the advent of Open Source technologies has made a considerable impact upon the IT sector in recent years. Perhaps the repercussions of this impact resonate no more loudly than in the database sector, where Open Source databasing products offer users a comparable alternative to the costly commercial solutions available on the market today. One such Open Source database enjoying enormous popularity is MySQL.
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C# and the .NET Platform
Published 19 years ago includes sample chapter
by Andrew Troelsen, Apress
Aimed at the reader with some previous programming experience, C# and the .NET Platform provides an enjoyable and well-paced tutorial for learning C# and Microsoft's new .NET Framework. This well-written guide is all you need to get onboard with the latest in Windows development.Today, there are a growing number of titles available for C#. This text strikes an excellent balance between a basic language tutorial with an authoritative presentation of what's new and better in
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Wireless Web Development with PHP and WAP
Published 19 years ago includes sample chapter
by Ray Rischpater, Apress
The enormous popularity of the World Wide Web can be attributed in large part to the fact that it is a dynamic, highly interactive medium. As web accessibility through wireless devices becomes increasingly popular, developers are challenged to maintain the high level of interactivity and flexibility that users are accustomed to on their personal computer browsers.
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Java Collections
Published 19 years ago includes sample chapter
by John Zukowski, Apress
For Java developers of all levels, Java Collections provides a truly indispensable guide to using the built-in collection classes, in an extremely clear and well-organized text. This title sets a high standard for a programming reference, one that will be appreciated by a wide range of readers. Although the Java collection classes are not nearly as complicated as the Standard Template Library classes in C++, it can still be a bit daunting to figure out what's included and what's not.
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Code Centric: T-SQL Programming with Stored Procedures and Triggers
Published 20 years ago includes sample chapter
by Garth Wells, Apress
If you want to learn how to write stored procedures and triggers for Microsoft SQL Server, Code Centric: T-SQL Programming with Stored Procedures and Triggers is the book for you. You'll learn real-world coding and how to build non-trivial applications. All of the examples covered in the book are available for download, making it easier to work through over 5,000 lines of sample code.
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Writing Cross-Browser Dynamic HTML
Published 20 years ago includes sample chapter
by Heather Williamson, Apress
Both Netscape and Microsoft have created their own versions of Dynamic HTML (DHTML). Incompatibilities between their browsers make it very difficult for web designers to use DHTML to add advanced user interface features to their sites. This is the first book that answers the question webmasters are asking more and more frequently: How can DHTML be used effectively, given the issue of incompatible browsers among users?
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Definitive Guide to Excel VBA
Published 20 years ago includes sample chapter
by Michael Kofler, Apress
In this book, Michael Kofler provides definitive coverage of VBA for Excel by showing how it can be used to implement real-world business solutions. Designed to be useful to programmers who have never used VBA before, it also covers advanced topics needed for users already familiar with VBA. First, Kofler introduces VBA and gives examples of the kinds of tasks that it can perform.
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A Programmer's Guide to Jini Technology
Published 20 years ago includes sample chapter
by Jan Newmarch, Apress
To understand Jini, imagine that you could move to a new office across the world, or check into any hotel&emdash;and could simply plug your notebook or Palm directly into the local network. Your device would immediately be recognized, and you would have access to the services at that location&emdash;transparently. Jini is Sun's Java-based technology, with potential to make transparant, "universal plug and play" a reality.
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Extreme Mindstorms: an Advanced Guide to Lego Mindstorms
Published 20 years ago includes sample chapter
by Michael Gasperi, Ralph Hempel, Luis Villa, Dave Baum, Apress
Three MINDSTORMS experts have joined with the maintainer of the legOS HOWTO to produce the book that all advanced users of LEGO MINDSTORMS have been waiting for. Each author has written material based on his specialty. Dave Baum shows you how to take NQC to its limits. Ralph Hempel explains the ins and outs of pbForth. Michael Gasperi teaches you how to build numerous custom sensors with simple, systematic instructions.
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David McCarter's VB Tips and Techniques
Published 20 years ago includes sample chapter
by David McCarter, Apress
In his new book, veteran Visual Basic programmer David McCarter provides VB professionals with a vareity of important new tips and techniques designed to maximize day-to-day productivity. Those who enjoyed David's first book, VB Tips and Tricks, will find the author's familiar style paired with content of special interest to intermediate and advanced developers.