Open Source Books
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The Quick Python Book
Published 11 years ago
by Vern Ceder, Manning Publications
The Quick Python Book, Second Edition, is a clear, concise introduction to Python 3, aimed at programmers new to Python. This updated edition includes all the changes in Python 3, itself a significant shift from earlier versions of Python. The book begins with basic but useful programs that teach the core features of syntax, control flow, and data structures.
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Flex on Grails: Bridging Java and RIA Development with Flex and Grails (Firstpress)
Published 11 years ago
by Tomas Lin, Apress
Adobe Flex is a set of tools and technologies that allow creating Rich Internet Applications (RIAs) in the popular Flash SWF format, supported by 98% of web browsers. Shifting away from Flash's movie stage and timeline paradigm, Flex allows developers to work in a familiar Eclipse–based development environment. Among many new features, Flex brings powerful tools for data binding, XML support, and the ability to move RIAs into the desktop via the Adobe Integrated Runtime (AIR). Grail
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Tuning and Customizing a Linux System
Published 18 years ago includes sample chapter
by Daniel L. Morrill, Apress
Linux-based operating systems are extremely powerful and flexible, but unlocking that power and flexibility requires knowledge and understanding of how the systems work. Tuning and Customizing a Linux System goes beyond the mere basics of using and administrating Linux systems&emdash;it covers how the systems are designed.
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Linux in Small Business: A Practical User's Guide
Published 19 years ago includes sample chapter
by John P. Lathrop, Apress
Employing a practical, hands-on approach, Linux in Small Business: A Practical User's Guide author John Lathrop guides the reader through a multitude of scenarios commonplace in a real-world corporate environment. Eschewing evangelism, Lathrop instead presents real Linux solutions that reduce software purchases, enhance stability, and lower the costs of maintenance and hardware upgrades.
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The Dreamweaver Developer's Instant Troubleshooter
Published 17 years ago includes sample chapter
by Nancy Gill, Gareth Downes-Powell, Rachel Andrew, Drew McLellan, Kevin Marshall, Apress
The Dreamweaver Developer's Instant Troubleshooter focuses on the problems common to complex areas of Dreamweaver web development. This book also functions as a grounding and installation reference for additional technologies like PHP, ASP, MySQL, and CSS. Inside the covers of this book, await top-notch solutions to your web development problems.
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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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Sams Teach Yourself HTML and CSS: Video Learning Starter Kit (Sams Teach Yourself Video Learning)
Published 11 years ago
by Sams Publishing, Sams
Sams Teach Yourself Video Learning is the easiest way to learn a new technology. Self-Paced--Learn on your own time, at your own pace Visual--Video lessons clearly explain key concepts and show you exactly what to do Learn By Doing--Interactive, hands-on learning labs so you can apply what you learn right away Quick and Efficient--Each individual lesson is no longer than 10 minutes Modular--Bite-sized lessons let you jump in anywhere In just 10 minutes or less, each short video lesson c
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Kylix: The Professional Developer's Guide and Reference
Published 19 years ago includes sample chapter
by Jon Shemitz, Apress
Kylix: The Professional Developer's Guide and Reference is a comprehensive guide for developers wishing to make quick inroads into developing native applications for the Linux platform. Consisting of fourteen chapters divided into five sections, author Jon Shemitz's book covers a wide-ranging gamut of topics relevant to both novices and experts alike.
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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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Professional Windows DNA: Building Distributed Web Applications with VB, COM+, MSMQ, SOAP, and ASP
Published 20 years ago
by Matthew Bortniker, Jonathan Crossland, Dino Esposito, Jason Hales, Whitney Hankison, Vishwanath Honnaya, Tim Huckaby, Slava Kristich, Edward Lee, Rockford Lhotka, Brian Loesgen, Stephen Mohr, Simon Robinson, Ash Rofail, Brad Sherrell, Scott Short, Dan Wahlin, Wrox
This book provides a practical and detailed roadmap of Windows DNA. Anchor book to the entire Wrox DNA series, it is divided into 6 sections: Introduction, Business Layer, Data Layer, Prese.
