Programming Books
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Advanced Transact-SQL for SQL Server 2000
Published 20 years ago includes sample chapter
by Itzik Ben-Gan, Tom Moreau, Apress
In Advanced Transact-SQL for SQL Server 2000, authors Itzik Ben-Gan and Thomas Moreau explore the powerful capabilities of Transact-SQL (T-SQL). Ben-Gan and Moreau offer solutions to common problems encountered using all versions of SQL Server, with a focus on the latest version, SQL Server 2000. Expert tips and real code examples teach advanced database programmers to write more efficient and better-performing code that takes full advantage of T-SQL.
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Internet Programming With VB
Published 20 years ago includes sample chapter
by Budi Kurniawan, Apress
From seasoned developer Budi Kurniawan comes Internet Programming with Visual Basic, which teaches experienced Visual Basic programmers how to successfully combine two key Microsoft technologies used to drive the Web: Visual Basic and Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS). This book covers what you as a professional developer needs to know to use VB to write WebClasses that combine all the elements of a robust, scalable Internet application.
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C++ for VB Programmers
Published 20 years ago includes sample chapter
by Jonathan Morrison, Apress
Knowing how and when to work in C++ is the key to building better, more efficient Windows applications. This book teaches you how to use C++ to enhance your VB applications&emdash;without rewriting them from the ground up. In this book, you will learn to write DLLs that use the performance and capabilities of C++, which provide access to APIs not easily supported by VB.
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From Access to SQL Server
Published 20 years ago includes sample chapter
by Russell Sinclair, Apress
Illustrates best practices for migrating Access databases to SQL Server. Carefully explains the differences between these two systems and the changes needed for a smooth migration. Assumes no prior knowledge of SQL Server. Although Microsoft's Access Database is extremely popular and adequate for smaller scale applications, many Access developers are discovering that their applications need a more robust, enterprise-ready database system like SQL Server.
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Serious ADO: Universal Data Access with Visual Basic
Published 20 years ago includes sample chapter
by Robert MacDonald, Apress
From seasoned developer and trainer Rob Macdonald comes Serious ADO: Universal Data Access with Visual Basic, which teaches experienced Visual Basic developers how to make the most of ADO, Microsoft's flagship product for database access. Serious ADO covers the full range of uses for ADO, from basic use of the ADO technology to specialized topics and advanced techniques that will benefit even the most experienced developers.
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Taming Java Threads
Published 20 years ago includes sample chapter
by Allen Holub, Apress
Learning how to write multithreaded applications is the key to taking full advantage of the Java platform. In Taming Java Threads, well-known columnist and Java expert Allen Holub provides Java programmers with the information they need to write real multithreaded programs&emdash;programs with real code. Holub provides an in-depth explanation of how threads work along with information about how to solve common problems such as deadlocks and race conditions.
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A Programmer's Introduction to Windows DNA
Published 20 years ago includes sample chapter
by Christian Gross, Apress
Windows DNA (Distributed Internet Architecture) forms the cornerstone for building scalable, robust web applications using Microsoft technologies. Windows DNA technologies include both client and server sides. Thus, Microsoft's "client-server architecture" addresses the full spectrum of enterprise application development, for the Internet era. You will learn to combine a wide variety of Windows DNA technologies, to crank out effective solutions for your own enterprise application requirements.
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Wireless Web Development
Published 20 years ago includes sample chapter
by Ray Rischpater, Apress
As developers move into the still largely untapped market of the wireless Web, they must learn to create solutions that take new considerations, such as small screens and sluggish transfer speeds, into account. Wireless Web Development is an excellent introduction to the field and provides a well-rounded education of the issues of network technology and content development.
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Definitive Guide to Swing for Java 2, Second Edition
Published 21 years ago includes sample chapter
by John Zukowski, Apress
Shows how to create graphical user interfaces with the 1.3 version of the Swing Component Set Offers a clear treatment of the Model-View-Controller architecture Demonstrates the creation and customization of reusable Swing Component extensions Explores the Swing text and html package, and JFC drag-and-drop capabilities Provides in-depth coverage of Jtree and Jtable Completely updated for the 1.