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The Definitive Guide to Modern Java Clients with JavaFX

Cross-Platform Mobile and Cloud Development Updated for JavaFX 21 and 23

by Stephen Chin, Johan Vos, James Weaver, Gail Anderson, Paul Anderson, Bruno Borges, Anton Epple, Weiqi Gao, Jonathan Giles, José Pereda, Sven Reimers, Eugene Ryzhikov, William Antônio Siqueira ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Build enhanced visual experiences and design and deploy modern, easy-to-maintain, client applications across a variety of platforms. This book will show you how these applications can take advantage of JavaFX’s latest user interface components, 3D technology, and cloud services to create immersive visualizations and allow high-value data manipulation. This book is a professional reference for ... Read more

$67.49 USD

Build enhanced visual experiences and design and deploy modern, easy-to-maintain, client applications across a variety of platforms. This book will show you how these applications can take advantage of JavaFX’s latest user interface components, 3D technology, and cloud services to create immersive visualizations and allow high-value data manipulation. This book is a professional reference for
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dbt for Analytics Engineering

The Complete Guide for Developers and Engineers

by William Smith ...

"dbt for Analytics Engineering""dbt for Analytics Engineering" is a comprehensive guide for modern data practitioners seeking to master the evolving discipline of analytics engineering. The book begins by tracing the origins of analytics engineering and examining the emergence of the modern data stack, with an in-depth look at dbt’s transformative role in shaping data workflows, architectural ... Read more

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"dbt for Analytics Engineering""dbt for Analytics Engineering" is a comprehensive guide for modern data practitioners seeking to master the evolving discipline of analytics engineering. The book begins by tracing the origins of analytics engineering and examining the emergence of the modern data stack, with an in-depth look at dbt’s transformative role in shaping data workflows, architectural
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XML and InDesign

Stylish Structure: Publishing XML with Adobe InDesign

by Dorothy J. Hoskins ...

Discover the power of XML publishing with InDesign, and create content for multiple applications—including digital-first publishing workflows. With this book, XML evangelist Dorothy Hoskins teaches you several techniques for working with the built-in XML capabilities of InDesign CS6, using real examples from a college course-catalog project.Learn how to import database content into InDesign, and ... Read more

$13.09 USD

Discover the power of XML publishing with InDesign, and create content for multiple applications—including digital-first publishing workflows. With this book, XML evangelist Dorothy Hoskins teaches you several techniques for working with the built-in XML capabilities of InDesign CS6, using real examples from a college course-catalog project.Learn how to import database content into InDesign, and
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Python Programming Projects Workbook for Kids

Master Python in 1 month with 150 Outrageously Fun Small Python Programs for Kids

by Bob Mather ...

Python Workbook for Kids and Beginners with 150 Hands-On Small Python ProjectsThis is an interactive workbook which is a gateway to the exciting world of coding in Python.Structured as a comprehensive guide, this workbook takes young learners on a journey through Python programming, starting with the basics and gradually building up to more advanced concepts. Each chapter is meticulously crafted ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Python Workbook for Kids and Beginners with 150 Hands-On Small Python ProjectsThis is an interactive workbook which is a gateway to the exciting world of coding in Python.Structured as a comprehensive guide, this workbook takes young learners on a journey through Python programming, starting with the basics and gradually building up to more advanced concepts. Each chapter is meticulously crafted
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C# for New Programmers, 2025 Edition: A Practical Guide with Projects

by Liam Byrne ...

Are you ready to master C# and start building real-world applications?Learning a new programming language can be intimidating. Many books are too theoretical, leaving you with knowledge but no practical skills. "C# for New Programmers, 2025 Edition" is different. This book is your hands-on, project-based guide to mastering modern C# and the .NET ecosystem, designed specifically for beginners, ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you ready to master C# and start building real-world applications?Learning a new programming language can be intimidating. Many books are too theoretical, leaving you with knowledge but no practical skills. "C# for New Programmers, 2025 Edition" is different. This book is your hands-on, project-based guide to mastering modern C# and the .NET ecosystem, designed specifically for beginners,
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Go Cookbook

Expert Solutions for Commonly Needed Go Tasks

by Sau Sheong Chang ...

Go is an increasingly popular language for programming everything from web applications to distributed network services. This practical guide provides recipes to help you unravel common problems and perform useful tasks when working with Go. Each recipe includes self-contained code solutions that you can freely use, along with a discussion of how and why they work. Programmers new to Go can ... Read more

$48.99 USD

Go is an increasingly popular language for programming everything from web applications to distributed network services. This practical guide provides recipes to help you unravel common problems and perform useful tasks when working with Go. Each recipe includes self-contained code solutions that you can freely use, along with a discussion of how and why they work. Programmers new to Go can
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Lua Quick Start Guide

The easiest way to learn Lua programming

by Gabor Szauer ...

The easiest way to learn Lua programmingKey FeaturesThe easiest way to learn Lua codingUse the Lua standard libraries and debug Lua codeEmbed Lua as a scripting language using the Lua C APIBook DescriptionLua is a small, powerful and extendable scripting/programming language that can be used for learning to program, and writing games and applications, or as an embedded scripting language. There ... Read more

$25.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The easiest way to learn Lua programmingKey FeaturesThe easiest way to learn Lua codingUse the Lua standard libraries and debug Lua codeEmbed Lua as a scripting language using the Lua C APIBook DescriptionLua is a small, powerful and extendable scripting/programming language that can be used for learning to program, and writing games and applications, or as an embedded scripting language. There
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Code the Classics Volume II

by Simon Brew, Allister Brimble, David Crookes, Andrew Gillett, Dan Malone, Sean M. Tracey, Eben Upton, Liz Upton ...

Code your own modern versions of retro classics inspired by the greatest video games of the 1980s.Code the Classics Volume II examines the seminal video games of the 1980s and shows you how to create your own games, using Python, Pygame Zero, and an IDE.Full of game design tips and tricks from the masters, the book breaks down the fundamental tasks needed for every game: display images, play sound ... Read more

$11.59 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Code your own modern versions of retro classics inspired by the greatest video games of the 1980s.Code the Classics Volume II examines the seminal video games of the 1980s and shows you how to create your own games, using Python, Pygame Zero, and an IDE.Full of game design tips and tricks from the masters, the book breaks down the fundamental tasks needed for every game: display images, play sound
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Curso de Programación con Java - 2ª Edición

by Ángel Arias, Alicia Durango, Juan Esteban Gracia ...

Cuando usamos los equipos informáticos podemos hacer muchas cosas. Un adolescente puede utilizar Internet para enviar un mensaje, un estudiante puede usar una hoja de cálculo para realizar el cálculo de un promedio o la cantidad de puntos que necesita para aprobar cada materia, un cocinero puede guardar sus recetas en un editor de texto como Word, etc. De hecho, la cantidad de productos ... Read more

$19.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Cuando usamos los equipos informáticos podemos hacer muchas cosas. Un adolescente puede utilizar Internet para enviar un mensaje, un estudiante puede usar una hoja de cálculo para realizar el cálculo de un promedio o la cantidad de puntos que necesita para aprobar cada materia, un cocinero puede guardar sus recetas en un editor de texto como Word, etc. De hecho, la cantidad de productos
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Ruby in a Nutshell

A Desktop Quick Reference

by Yukihiro Matsumoto ...

Ruby is an absolutely pure object-oriented scripting language written in C and designed with Perl and Python capabilities in mind. While its roots are in Japan, Ruby is slowly but surely gaining ground in the US. The goal of Yukihiro Matsumoto, creator of Ruby and author of this book, is to incorporate the strengths of languages like Perl, Python, Lisp and Smalltalk. Ruby is a genuine attempt to ... Read more

$14.39 USD

Ruby is an absolutely pure object-oriented scripting language written in C and designed with Perl and Python capabilities in mind. While its roots are in Japan, Ruby is slowly but surely gaining ground in the US. The goal of Yukihiro Matsumoto, creator of Ruby and author of this book, is to incorporate the strengths of languages like Perl, Python, Lisp and Smalltalk. Ruby is a genuine attempt to
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Smalltalk Best Practice Patterns

by Kent Beck ...

This classic book is the definitive real-world style guide for better Smalltalk programming. This author presents a set of patterns that organize all the informal experience successful Smalltalk programmers have learned the hard way. When programmers understand these patterns, they can write much more effective code. The concept of Smalltalk patterns is introduced, and the book explains why they ... Read more

$57.59 USD

This classic book is the definitive real-world style guide for better Smalltalk programming. This author presents a set of patterns that organize all the informal experience successful Smalltalk programmers have learned the hard way. When programmers understand these patterns, they can write much more effective code. The concept of Smalltalk patterns is introduced, and the book explains why they
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Excel VBA in easy steps, 4th edition

by Mike McGrath ...

Series series In Easy Steps
Get more out of Microsoft Excel and save time by learning Excel VBA (Visual Basic for Applications). Excel VBA in easy steps, 4th edition demonstrates VBA macro programming in a clear and concise manner, and will take your Excel proficiency to the next level:- Write your own Excel macros so that you can do a series of tasks at the click of a button.- Use VBA to automate repetitive tasks, and for ... Read more

$17.44 USD

Get more out of Microsoft Excel and save time by learning Excel VBA (Visual Basic for Applications). Excel VBA in easy steps, 4th edition demonstrates VBA macro programming in a clear and concise manner, and will take your Excel proficiency to the next level:- Write your own Excel macros so that you can do a series of tasks at the click of a button.- Use VBA to automate repetitive tasks, and for
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Getting Started with Netduino

Open Source Electronics Projects with .NET

by Chris Walker ...

Start building electronics projects with Netduino, the popular open source hardware platform that’s captured the imagination of makers and hobbyists worldwide. This easy-to-follow book provides the step-by-step guidance you need to experiment with Netduino and the .NET Micro Framework.Through a set of simple projects, you’ll learn how to create electronic gadgets—including networked devices that ... Read more

$12.39 USD

Start building electronics projects with Netduino, the popular open source hardware platform that’s captured the imagination of makers and hobbyists worldwide. This easy-to-follow book provides the step-by-step guidance you need to experiment with Netduino and the .NET Micro Framework.Through a set of simple projects, you’ll learn how to create electronic gadgets—including networked devices that
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Head First Programming

A learner's guide to programming using the Python language

by David Griffiths, Paul Barry ...

Looking for a reliable way to learn how to program on your own, without being overwhelmed by confusing concepts? Head First Programming introduces the core concepts of writing computer programs -- variables, decisions, loops, functions, and objects -- which apply regardless of the programming language. This book offers concrete examples and exercises in the dynamic and versatile Python language to ... Read more

$28.79 USD

Looking for a reliable way to learn how to program on your own, without being overwhelmed by confusing concepts? Head First Programming introduces the core concepts of writing computer programs -- variables, decisions, loops, functions, and objects -- which apply regardless of the programming language. This book offers concrete examples and exercises in the dynamic and versatile Python language to
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LLVM Techniques, Tips, and Best Practices Clang and Middle-End Libraries

Design powerful and reliable compilers using the latest libraries and tools from LLVM

by Min-Yih Hsu ...

Learn how you can build the next big programming language, compiler, or source code analyzer using LLVM and ClangKey FeaturesExplore Clang, LLVM’s middle-end and backend, in a pragmatic wayDevelop your LLVM skillset and get to grips with a variety of common use casesEngage with real-world LLVM development through various coding examplesBook DescriptionEvery programmer or engineer, at some point in ... Read more

$34.19 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn how you can build the next big programming language, compiler, or source code analyzer using LLVM and ClangKey FeaturesExplore Clang, LLVM’s middle-end and backend, in a pragmatic wayDevelop your LLVM skillset and get to grips with a variety of common use casesEngage with real-world LLVM development through various coding examplesBook DescriptionEvery programmer or engineer, at some point in
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HTML5 for iOS and Android: A Beginner's Guide

by Robin Nixon ...

Essential Skills--Made Easy!Create advanced websites, web apps, and standalone apps for Apple iOS and Google Android devices. HTML5 for iOS and Android: A Beginner's Guide explains, step by step, how to use HTML5 and CSS3 as well as supporting technologies, such as JavaScript, MySQL, and PHP. Download wrapper code from the book's companion website to enable your programs to run like native iOS or ... Read more

$35.99 USD

Essential Skills--Made Easy!Create advanced websites, web apps, and standalone apps for Apple iOS and Google Android devices. HTML5 for iOS and Android: A Beginner's Guide explains, step by step, how to use HTML5 and CSS3 as well as supporting technologies, such as JavaScript, MySQL, and PHP. Download wrapper code from the book's companion website to enable your programs to run like native iOS or
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OpenGL Game Development By Example

Design and code your own 2D and 3D games efficiently using OpenGL and C++

by Robert Madsen, Stephen Madsen ...

Design and code your own 2D and 3D games efficiently using OpenGL and C++ Key Features\[\*\] Create 2D and 3D games completely, through a series of end-to-end game projects\[\*\] Learn to render high performance 2D and 3D graphics using OpenGL\[\*\] Implement a rudimentary game engine using step-by-step codeBook DescriptionOpenGL is one of the most popular rendering SDKs used to develop games. ... Read more

$49.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Design and code your own 2D and 3D games efficiently using OpenGL and C++ Key Features\[\*\] Create 2D and 3D games completely, through a series of end-to-end game projects\[\*\] Learn to render high performance 2D and 3D graphics using OpenGL\[\*\] Implement a rudimentary game engine using step-by-step codeBook DescriptionOpenGL is one of the most popular rendering SDKs used to develop games.
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React Material-UI Cookbook

Build captivating user experiences using React and Material-UI

by Adam Boduch ...

Develop modern-day applications by implementing Material Design principles in React using Material-UIKey FeaturesUse React components to build intuitive UI elementsExplore a variety of styles and themes in the Material-UI framework using React componentsLearn practical React recipes and best practices for building modern web applicationsBook DescriptionMaterial-UI is a component library for ... Read more

$27.89 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Develop modern-day applications by implementing Material Design principles in React using Material-UIKey FeaturesUse React components to build intuitive UI elementsExplore a variety of styles and themes in the Material-UI framework using React componentsLearn practical React recipes and best practices for building modern web applicationsBook DescriptionMaterial-UI is a component library for
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JavaScript

The New Toys

by T. J. Crowder ...

All of JavaScript's newest features, in depth, made easy to understand.JavaScript is a rapidly changing language and it can be challenging to keep up with all the new toys being added. JavaScript: The New Toys explores the newest features of the world's most popular programming language while also showing readers how to track what's coming next. After setting the stage by covering who manages the ... Read more

$24.00 USD

All of JavaScript's newest features, in depth, made easy to understand.JavaScript is a rapidly changing language and it can be challenging to keep up with all the new toys being added. JavaScript: The New Toys explores the newest features of the world's most popular programming language while also showing readers how to track what's coming next. After setting the stage by covering who manages the
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NoSQL For Dummies

by Adam Fowler ...

Get up to speed on the nuances of NoSQL databases and what they mean for your organizationThis easy to read guide to NoSQL databases provides the type of no-nonsense overview and analysis that you need to learn, including what NoSQL is and which database is right for you. Featuring specific evaluation criteria for NoSQL databases, along with a look into the pros and cons of the most popular ... Read more

$21.00 USD

Get up to speed on the nuances of NoSQL databases and what they mean for your organizationThis easy to read guide to NoSQL databases provides the type of no-nonsense overview and analysis that you need to learn, including what NoSQL is and which database is right for you. Featuring specific evaluation criteria for NoSQL databases, along with a look into the pros and cons of the most popular
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Ivor Horton's Beginning Visual C++ 2013

by Ivor Horton ...

Learn C++ with the best tutorial on the market!Horton's unique tutorial approach and step-by-step guidance have helped over 100,000 novice programmers learn C++. In Ivor Horton's Beginning Visual C++ 2013, Horton not only guides you through the fundamentals of the standard C++ language, but also teaches you how C++ is used in the latest Visual Studio 2013 environment. Visual Studio 2013 includes ... Read more

$36.00 USD

Learn C++ with the best tutorial on the market!Horton's unique tutorial approach and step-by-step guidance have helped over 100,000 novice programmers learn C++. In Ivor Horton's Beginning Visual C++ 2013, Horton not only guides you through the fundamentals of the standard C++ language, but also teaches you how C++ is used in the latest Visual Studio 2013 environment. Visual Studio 2013 includes
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Java

Beginner's Guide to Programming Code with Java

by Charlie Masterson ...

Series Book 1 - Java Programming Series
Learn Java programming today and begin your path towards Java programming mastery!In this Definitive Java Guide, you're about to discover how to...How to program code in Java through learning the core essentials that every Java programmer must know. Learning Java is going to benefit you because it is going to help you in writing programs for the Web as well as being a stepping stone for learning ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn Java programming today and begin your path towards Java programming mastery!In this Definitive Java Guide, you're about to discover how to...How to program code in Java through learning the core essentials that every Java programmer must know. Learning Java is going to benefit you because it is going to help you in writing programs for the Web as well as being a stepping stone for learning
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Hands-On Enterprise Automation with Python

Automate common administrative and security tasks with Python

by Bassem Aly ...

Invent your own Python scripts to automate your infrastructureKey FeaturesMake the most of Python libraries and modules to automate your infrastructureLeverage Python programming to automate server configurations and administration tasksEfficiently develop your Python skill setBook DescriptionHands-On Enterprise Automation with Python starts by covering the set up of a Python environment to ... Read more

$34.19 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Invent your own Python scripts to automate your infrastructureKey FeaturesMake the most of Python libraries and modules to automate your infrastructureLeverage Python programming to automate server configurations and administration tasksEfficiently develop your Python skill setBook DescriptionHands-On Enterprise Automation with Python starts by covering the set up of a Python environment to
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Beginning Programming

Easy Lessons on Coding, from First Line to Finished Program

by Matt Telles ...

Series series Idiot's Guides
Idiot's Guides: Beginning Programming takes the fear out of learning programming by teaching readers the basics with Python, an open-source (free) environment which is considered one of the easiest languages to learn. Readers will learn not only the "how" of programming in Python, but the "why," so they understand how the code really works and how it relates to other programming languages. ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Idiot's Guides: Beginning Programming takes the fear out of learning programming by teaching readers the basics with Python, an open-source (free) environment which is considered one of the easiest languages to learn. Readers will learn not only the "how" of programming in Python, but the "why," so they understand how the code really works and how it relates to other programming languages.
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