Open Source Books
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Essential Guide To Managed Extensions For C
Published 19 years ago includes sample chapter
by Siva Challa, Artur Laksberg, Apress
Features how to write .NET applications using C++, and how to mix unmanaged and managed C++ code in the same application Details when and why to use unmanaged code in .NET developments Includes code samples with detailed explanations in every chapter The Essential Guide to Managed Extensions for C++ is a comprehensive guide for programmers writing code in Managed Extensions for C++ (MC
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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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Robot Building for Beginners
Published 19 years ago includes sample chapter
by David Cook, Apress
Loads of pictures and very frank discussion make this book a pleasure to read, and a real learning tool. The author gives lots of practical advice, some of which would be useful even to experienced tinkerers. It is very thorough. — Edward Chin, The Canadian Linux Users' Exchange Learning robotics by yourself isn't easy, but it helps when the encouragement comes from an expert who's spent years in the field.
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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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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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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.