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Effective Rust

35 Specific Ways to Improve Your Rust Code

by David Drysdale ...

Rust's popularity is growing, due in part to features like memory safety, type safety, and thread safety. But these same elements can also make learning Rust a challenge, even for experienced programmers. This practical guide helps you make the transition to writing idiomatic Rust—while also making full use of Rust's type system, safety guarantees, and burgeoning ecosystem.If you're a software ... Read more

$36.79 USD

Rust's popularity is growing, due in part to features like memory safety, type safety, and thread safety. But these same elements can also make learning Rust a challenge, even for experienced programmers. This practical guide helps you make the transition to writing idiomatic Rust—while also making full use of Rust's type system, safety guarantees, and burgeoning ecosystem.If you're a software
... Read more
Treading on Python: Volume 1

Foundations of Python

by Matt Harrison ...

Treading on Python Volume 1 is a book designed to bring developers and others who are anxious to learn Python up to speed quickly. Not only does it teach the basics of syntax, but it condenses years of experience gained from programming, tutoring and teaching. You will learn warts, gotchas, best practices and hints that have been gleaned through the years in days. You will hit the ground running ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Treading on Python Volume 1 is a book designed to bring developers and others who are anxious to learn Python up to speed quickly. Not only does it teach the basics of syntax, but it condenses years of experience gained from programming, tutoring and teaching. You will learn warts, gotchas, best practices and hints that have been gleaned through the years in days. You will hit the ground running
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Learn WPF MVVM - XAML, C# and the MVVM pattern

by Arnaud Weil ...

You're a developer who knows nothing to WPF. Which is fine, except that you need to start coding your next application using WPF and the MVVM pattern.Don't worry: I have you covered. I've been training hundreds of developers like you during 15 years, and converted my experience into this book. I know from experience teaching what takes more time to learn in WPF, and will spend time only where ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

You're a developer who knows nothing to WPF. Which is fine, except that you need to start coding your next application using WPF and the MVVM pattern.Don't worry: I have you covered. I've been training hundreds of developers like you during 15 years, and converted my experience into this book. I know from experience teaching what takes more time to learn in WPF, and will spend time only where
... Read more
Understanding and Using C Pointers

Core Techniques for Memory Management

by Richard M Reese ...

Improve your programming through a solid understanding of C pointers and memory management. With this practical book, you’ll learn how pointers provide the mechanism to dynamically manipulate memory, enhance support for data structures, and enable access to hardware. Author Richard Reese shows you how to use pointers with arrays, strings, structures, and functions, using memory models throughout ... Read more

$24.49 USD

Improve your programming through a solid understanding of C pointers and memory management. With this practical book, you’ll learn how pointers provide the mechanism to dynamically manipulate memory, enhance support for data structures, and enable access to hardware. Author Richard Reese shows you how to use pointers with arrays, strings, structures, and functions, using memory models throughout
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Ethical Hacking

by Lakshay Eshan ...

This book is written for those people who want to hack systems to test identify the security holes and vulnerabilities of thosesystems. This book outlines different tricks and techniques that an ethical hacker can use to assess the security of the systems, identify vulnerabilities and fix those vulnerabilities. This is done to prevent any malicious attacks against the system.The hacking we talk ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book is written for those people who want to hack systems to test identify the security holes and vulnerabilities of thosesystems. This book outlines different tricks and techniques that an ethical hacker can use to assess the security of the systems, identify vulnerabilities and fix those vulnerabilities. This is done to prevent any malicious attacks against the system.The hacking we talk
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Python: Quick Reference - Cheat Sheet - Print & Laminate

Digital Print & Laminate

by Kaitlyn Chick ...

This Quick Reference Sheet is designed for new and experienced programmers alike. If you want a cheat sheet for your laptop, Kindle or smart phone, or if you would simply like to print out and laminate this is the ideal reference chart for you. ... Read more

$1.99 USD

This Quick Reference Sheet is designed for new and experienced programmers alike. If you want a cheat sheet for your laptop, Kindle or smart phone, or if you would simply like to print out and laminate this is the ideal reference chart for you.
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HTML5 Pocket Reference

Quick, Comprehensive, Indispensable

by Jennifer Robbins ...

Need help finding the right HTML5 element or attribute for your web page or application? HTML5 Pocket Reference is the classic reference that web designers and developers have been keeping close at hand for more than thirteen years.This fifth edition has been updated to reflect the current state of HTML5, including the HTML5 Candidate Recommendation, the emerging HTML5.1 Working Draft, and the ... Read more

$15.89 USD

Need help finding the right HTML5 element or attribute for your web page or application? HTML5 Pocket Reference is the classic reference that web designers and developers have been keeping close at hand for more than thirteen years.This fifth edition has been updated to reflect the current state of HTML5, including the HTML5 Candidate Recommendation, the emerging HTML5.1 Working Draft, and the
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Effective Java

by Joshua Bloch ...

The Definitive Guide to Java Platform Best Practices–Updated for Java 7, 8, and 9Java has changed dramatically since the previous edition of Effective Java was published shortly after the release of Java 6. This Jolt award-winning classic has now been thoroughly updated to take full advantage of the latest language and library features. The support in modern Java for multiple paradigms increases ... Read more

$47.69 USD

The Definitive Guide to Java Platform Best Practices–Updated for Java 7, 8, and 9Java has changed dramatically since the previous edition of Effective Java was published shortly after the release of Java 6. This Jolt award-winning classic has now been thoroughly updated to take full advantage of the latest language and library features. The support in modern Java for multiple paradigms increases
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Learn Python the Hard Way

A Very Simple Introduction to the Terrifyingly Beautiful World of Computers and Code

by Zed A. Shaw ...

Series series Zed Shaw's Hard Way Series
You Will Learn Python!Zed Shaw has perfected the world's best system for learning Python. Follow it and you will succeed-just like the hundreds of thousands of beginners Zed has taught to date! You bring the discipline, commitment, and persistence; the author supplies everything else.In Learn Python the Hard Way, Third Edition, you'll learn Python by working through 52 brilliantly crafted ... Read more

$27.39 USD

You Will Learn Python!Zed Shaw has perfected the world's best system for learning Python. Follow it and you will succeed-just like the hundreds of thousands of beginners Zed has taught to date! You bring the discipline, commitment, and persistence; the author supplies everything else.In Learn Python the Hard Way, Third Edition, you'll learn Python by working through 52 brilliantly crafted
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Visual Basic for the Approved Workman

by Wesley Sweetser ...

Drawing from many years of professional software development and teaching experience, I prepared an innovative text that presents the Visual Basic language in a simple, yet powerful way, at the same time integrating Biblical perspective.Few textbooks address the simplicity of Visual Basic, many are unable to address the complexity of real-world systems, and few if any have attempted to integrate ... Read more

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Drawing from many years of professional software development and teaching experience, I prepared an innovative text that presents the Visual Basic language in a simple, yet powerful way, at the same time integrating Biblical perspective.Few textbooks address the simplicity of Visual Basic, many are unable to address the complexity of real-world systems, and few if any have attempted to integrate
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Learn C Today

A Beginner's Guide to Mastering the Fundamentals of C Programming

by Ramakanth Evani ...

Master C programming from the ground up — no experience needed.Learn C Today is a complete, beginner-friendly guide for students, aspiring developers, and self-learners who want to understand C programming in depth. Covering everything from your first line of code to more advanced concepts, this book takes you step by step through the language that powers countless modern technologies.Inside, you ... Read more

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Master C programming from the ground up — no experience needed.Learn C Today is a complete, beginner-friendly guide for students, aspiring developers, and self-learners who want to understand C programming in depth. Covering everything from your first line of code to more advanced concepts, this book takes you step by step through the language that powers countless modern technologies.Inside, you
... Read more
Unit Testing Principles, Practices, and Patterns

by Vladimir Khorikov ...

"This book is an indispensable resource." - Greg Wright, Kainos Software Ltd.Radically improve your testing practice and software quality with new testing styles, good patterns, and reliable automation.Key FeaturesA practical and results-driven approach to unit testingRefine your existing unit tests by implementing modern best practicesLearn the four pillars of a good unit testSafely aut... ... Read more

$49.99 USD

"This book is an indispensable resource." - Greg Wright, Kainos Software Ltd.Radically improve your testing practice and software quality with new testing styles, good patterns, and reliable automation.Key FeaturesA practical and results-driven approach to unit testingRefine your existing unit tests by implementing modern best practicesLearn the four pillars of a good unit testSafely aut...
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CodeNotes for J2EE

EJB, JDBC, JSP and Servlets

by Gregory Brill ...

Series series CodeNotes
CodeNotes provides the most succinct, accurate, and speedy way for a developer to ramp up on a new technology or language. Unlike other programming books, CodeNotes drills down to the core aspects of a technology, focusing on the key elements needed in order to understand it quickly and implement it immediately. It is a unique resource for developers, filling the gap between comprehensive manuals ... Read more

$14.99 USD

CodeNotes provides the most succinct, accurate, and speedy way for a developer to ramp up on a new technology or language. Unlike other programming books, CodeNotes drills down to the core aspects of a technology, focusing on the key elements needed in order to understand it quickly and implement it immediately. It is a unique resource for developers, filling the gap between comprehensive manuals
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The Programmer's Brain

What every programmer needs to know about cognition

by Felienne Hermans ...

"A great book with deep insights into the bridge between programming and the human mind." - Mike Taylor, CGIYour brain responds in a predictable way when it encounters new or difficult tasks. This unique book teaches you concrete techniques rooted in cognitive science that will improve the way you learn and think about code.In The Programmer’s Brain: What every programmer needs to know about ... Read more

$49.99 USD

"A great book with deep insights into the bridge between programming and the human mind." - Mike Taylor, CGIYour brain responds in a predictable way when it encounters new or difficult tasks. This unique book teaches you concrete techniques rooted in cognitive science that will improve the way you learn and think about code.In The Programmer’s Brain: What every programmer needs to know about
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Functional JavaScript

Introducing Functional Programming with Underscore.js

by Michael Fogus ...

How can you overcome JavaScript language oddities and unsafe features? With this book, you’ll learn how to create code that’s beautiful, safe, and simple to understand and test by using JavaScript’s functional programming support. Author Michael Fogus shows you how to apply functional-style concepts with Underscore.js, a JavaScript library that facilitates functional programming techniques. Sample ... Read more

$14.39 USD

How can you overcome JavaScript language oddities and unsafe features? With this book, you’ll learn how to create code that’s beautiful, safe, and simple to understand and test by using JavaScript’s functional programming support. Author Michael Fogus shows you how to apply functional-style concepts with Underscore.js, a JavaScript library that facilitates functional programming techniques. Sample
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Effective Java

by Joshua Bloch ...

Series series Java Series
Are you looking for a deeper understanding of the Java™ programming language so that you can write code that is clearer, more correct, more robust, and more reusable? Look no further! Effective Java™, Second Edition, brings together seventy-eight indispensable programmer’s rules of thumb: working, best-practice solutions for the programming challenges you encounter every day.This highly ... Read more

$47.69 USD

Are you looking for a deeper understanding of the Java™ programming language so that you can write code that is clearer, more correct, more robust, and more reusable? Look no further! Effective Java™, Second Edition, brings together seventy-eight indispensable programmer’s rules of thumb: working, best-practice solutions for the programming challenges you encounter every day.This highly
... Read more
CSS Cookbook

Quick Solutions to Common CSS Problems

by Christopher Schmitt ...

Learn how to solve the real problems you face with CSS. This cookbook offers hundreds of practical examples for using CSS to format your web pages, and includes code samples you can use right away. You'll find exactly what you need, from the basics to complex hacks and workarounds.Each recipe explains how to customize a solution to meet your needs, and each chapter features a sample design that ... Read more

$28.79 USD

Learn how to solve the real problems you face with CSS. This cookbook offers hundreds of practical examples for using CSS to format your web pages, and includes code samples you can use right away. You'll find exactly what you need, from the basics to complex hacks and workarounds.Each recipe explains how to customize a solution to meet your needs, and each chapter features a sample design that
... Read more
Concurrency in C# Cookbook

Asynchronous, Parallel, and Multithreaded Programming

by Stephen Cleary ...

If you’re one of many developers still uncertain about concurrent and multithreaded development, this practical cookbook will change your mind. With more than 85 code-rich recipes in this updated second edition, author Stephen Cleary demonstrates parallel processing and asynchronous programming techniques using libraries and language features in .NET and C# 8.0.Concurrency is now more common in ... Read more

$34.59 USD

If you’re one of many developers still uncertain about concurrent and multithreaded development, this practical cookbook will change your mind. With more than 85 code-rich recipes in this updated second edition, author Stephen Cleary demonstrates parallel processing and asynchronous programming techniques using libraries and language features in .NET and C# 8.0.Concurrency is now more common in
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Rote Learning HTML & CSS

by Jens Oliver Meiert ...

This is a supplementary—and not beginner-friendly—book about HTML and CSS, and one of the most boring books you’ll ever read.It contains long lists of HTML elements and attributes and CSS selectors and properties.Why bother? Why read this book?Because it provides you with a unique opportunity to learn HTML and CSS, one that isn’t available in this form elsewhere.Its goal is to show you the rough ... Read more

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This is a supplementary—and not beginner-friendly—book about HTML and CSS, and one of the most boring books you’ll ever read.It contains long lists of HTML elements and attributes and CSS selectors and properties.Why bother? Why read this book?Because it provides you with a unique opportunity to learn HTML and CSS, one that isn’t available in this form elsewhere.Its goal is to show you the rough
... Read more
Spring Start Here

Learn what you need and learn it well

by Laurentiu Spilca ...

Quickly master the massive Spring ecosystem with this focused, hands-on guide that teaches you exactly what you need to know.In Spring Start Here, you will learn how to:Build web applications with SpringManage application objects with Spring contextImplement data persistence using data sources and transactionsImplement data exchange between applications using REST servicesUtilize Spring Boot's ... Read more

$49.99 USD

Quickly master the massive Spring ecosystem with this focused, hands-on guide that teaches you exactly what you need to know.In Spring Start Here, you will learn how to:Build web applications with SpringManage application objects with Spring contextImplement data persistence using data sources and transactionsImplement data exchange between applications using REST servicesUtilize Spring Boot's
... Read more
Python All-in-One For Dummies

by John C. Shovic, Alan Simpson ...

Everything you need to know to get into Python coding, with 7 books in onePython All-in-One For Dummies is your one-stop source for answers to all your Python questions. From creating apps to building complex web sites to sorting big data, Python provides a way to get the work done. This book is great as a starting point for those new to coding, and it also makes a perfect reference for ... Read more

$27.00 USD

Everything you need to know to get into Python coding, with 7 books in onePython All-in-One For Dummies is your one-stop source for answers to all your Python questions. From creating apps to building complex web sites to sorting big data, Python provides a way to get the work done. This book is great as a starting point for those new to coding, and it also makes a perfect reference for
... Read more
The Self-Taught Computer Scientist

The Beginner's Guide to Data Structures & Algorithms

by Cory Althoff ...

The follow-up to Cory Althoff's bestselling The Self-Taught Programmer, which inspired hundreds of thousands of professionals to learn to program outside of school!Fresh out of college and with just a year of self-study behind him, Cory Althoff was offered a dream first job as a software engineer for a well-known tech company, but he quickly found himself overwhelmed by the amount of things he ... Read more

$19.00 USD

The follow-up to Cory Althoff's bestselling The Self-Taught Programmer, which inspired hundreds of thousands of professionals to learn to program outside of school!Fresh out of college and with just a year of self-study behind him, Cory Althoff was offered a dream first job as a software engineer for a well-known tech company, but he quickly found himself overwhelmed by the amount of things he
... Read more
Object-Oriented Programming in C++

by Robert Lafore ...

Object-Oriented Programming in C++ begins with the basic principles of the C++ programming language and systematically introduces increasingly advanced topics while illustrating the OOP methodology. While the structure of this book is similar to that of the previous edition, each chapter reflects the latest ANSI C++ standard and the examples have been thoroughly revised to reflect current ... Read more

$41.79 USD

Object-Oriented Programming in C++ begins with the basic principles of the C++ programming language and systematically introduces increasingly advanced topics while illustrating the OOP methodology. While the structure of this book is similar to that of the previous edition, each chapter reflects the latest ANSI C++ standard and the examples have been thoroughly revised to reflect current
... Read more
Building Microservices with ASP.NET Core

Develop, Test, and Deploy Cross-Platform Services in the Cloud

by Kevin Hoffman ...

At a time when nearly every vertical, regardless of domain, seems to need software running in the cloud to make money, microservices provide the agility and drastically reduced time to market you require. This hands-on guide shows you how to create, test, compile, and deploy microservices, using the ASP.NET Core free and open-source framework. Along the way, you’ll pick up good, practical habits ... Read more

$36.79 USD

At a time when nearly every vertical, regardless of domain, seems to need software running in the cloud to make money, microservices provide the agility and drastically reduced time to market you require. This hands-on guide shows you how to create, test, compile, and deploy microservices, using the ASP.NET Core free and open-source framework. Along the way, you’ll pick up good, practical habits
... Read more

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