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Professional PHP4

2010-04-26T08:56:00.000-07:00

Professional PHP4

This book is a resource for working PHP developers who want to take their skills to the next level. Although it assumes a conceptual familiarity with programming and databases in general, anyone who knows PHP enough to code and maintain small web applications can use this book. We also assume an interest in designing large web sites and general network programming to make full use of this book.

Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference: A concise companion for day-to-day Ubuntu use

2010-04-26T08:30:00.000-07:00

Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference: A concise companion for day-to-day Ubuntu use

Product Description
Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference is a compact yet comprehensive guide for everyday Ubuntu use, written by the award-winning and best-selling Ubuntu author Keir Thomas. First, you’ll learn about installation–getting Ubuntu onto your computer–after which you’ll learn how to configure your computer’s hardware.

Following this, you’ll be introduced to the Ubuntu desktop, and the tricks and techniques of efficient day-to-day usage. The book then describes the highways of the Ubuntu filesystem, and gives a full run-down of the Ubuntu file manager. Next, the command-line is tackled in-depth, after which software management is explained. Finally, system security is described. Appendixes provide a glossary, and a guide to technical documentation. Written for anybody switching to Ubuntu, particularly Windows users, Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference assumes zero Linux knowledge and conveys expert knowledge.

AJAX and PHP: Building Modern Web Applications 2nd Edition

2010-04-07T08:11:00.000-07:00

Build user friendly Web 2.0 Applications with JavaScript and PHP

Create faster, lighter, better web applications by using the AJAX technologies to their full potential
Leverage the power of PHP and MySQL to create powerful back-end functionality and make it work in harmony with a responsive AJAX clientWrite better JavaScript code to enable powerful web features
Understand the complete client-server mechanism by following complete, step-by-step case studies

AJAX enables interactive interfaces that can replace traditional user interfaces. Enhance the user experience of your PHP website using AJAX with this practical and friendly tutorial! This book is the most efficient resource you can get to enter the exciting world of AJAX with PHP. Based on numerous examples and detailed case studies, this AJAX with PHP tutorial will build your foundation knowledge for creating faster, better web applications.

The best AJAX tutorial for PHP developers has been completely rewritten to be your friendly guide to modern Web 2.0 development techniques! AJAX and PHP: Building Modern Web Applications, 2nd Edition covers every significant aspect of creating and maintaining AJAX and PHP applications.

This book will teach you how to use PHP, JavaScript, MySQL and jQuery to build modern, responsive web applications.

Professional Ubuntu Mobile Development

2010-04-07T07:56:00.000-07:00

Ubuntu Mobile is quickly being adopted by mobile device manufacturers and provides Web browsing, e-mail, media, camera, VoIP, instant messaging, GPS, blogging, digital TV, games, contacts, dates/calendar, and simple software updates on every mobile device. As the first book on Ubuntu Mobile, this resource is authored by one of the top experts for Ubuntu Mobile who shows how to implement solutions for original equipment manufacturers and independent software vendors wishing to go to market using Ubuntu Mobile. The material also covers setting up Linux for mobile application development, the difference between developing on a mobile Internet device and a regular desktop environment, step-by-step tutorials, and much more.

Agile Software Development Evaluating the Methods for Your Organization

2010-04-07T07:34:00.000-07:00

Agile methods have taken software development by storm - but a growing controversy over their true effectiveness now pits proponents against detractors in a heated battle of claims. Here at last is a completely impartial guide that gives project managers both expert objective analysis of Agile software development methods and much-needed tools for evaluating the suitability of Agile methods for their organization. The book reviews the Agile Manifesto and the 12 Agile Principles, and discusses in detail each practice of the six most widely recognized Agile methods. Software developers get clear and unbiased insight into adoption implications, the benefits that may accrue, and the potential pitfalls they face.

At its core, this unique assessment resource helps developers systematically address key Agile adoption issues involving organizational culture, customers, staff, tools and processes, and project considerations. A comprehensive start-to-finish worksheet makes it easy for professionals to document observations, draw justifiable conclusions, and market their recommendations to the company. The guide also features expert guidelines for customizing an Agile method, training staff, testing the new method, and evaluating its performance - should readers go the Agile route. Practical ready-to-use tools, including equations and templates in Excel format, are provided in a handy workbook which can be accessed through the author’s website.

Professional SQL Server Analysis Services 2005 with MDX

2010-03-22T09:05:00.000-07:00

Product Description

Written by the lead developers of Analysis Services at Microsoft, this book begins with an overview showing how Analysis Services and MDX can be used to build data warehouses and multidimensional databases
The authors then describe the development processes for building dimensions and cubes from various data sources
Demonstrating a variety of techniques in real-world scenarios, the book shows how MDX can be used to query databases to provide sophisticated analysis of business problems

Finally, the book explains how Analysis Services can be used with other components of SQL Server, including DTS, data mining, and Report Services, to provide comprehensive, end-to-end solutions

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Developing with Google App Engine

2009-11-22T07:52:00.001-08:00

Developing with Google App Engine introduces development with Google App Engine, a platform that provides developers and users with infrastructure Google itself uses to develop and deploy massively scalable applications.

Introduction to concepts
Development with App Engine
Deployment into App Engine

What you’ll learn

Create processes that are ideal for cloud platforms.
Design data for the cloud.
Learn what types of applications are ideal for the cloud.
Deploy web applications into the cloud.
Measure the success and health of the cloud.

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Professional PHP4

Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference: A concise companion for day-to-day Ubuntu use

AJAX and PHP: Building Modern Web Applications 2nd Edition

Professional Ubuntu Mobile Development

Agile Software Development Evaluating the Methods for Your Organization

Professional SQL Server Analysis Services 2005 with MDX

Developing with Google App Engine

What you’ll learn

Drupal 6 Site Blueprints

Beginning PHP and PostgreSQL E-Commerce

Beginning Java SE 6 Platform: From Novice to Professional

Beginning Joomla From Novice to Professional

Understanding SOA with Web Services

Pro Bash Programming Scripting the GNU Linux Shell

Accelerated Silverlight 3

Debug It Find Repair and Prevent Bugs in Your Code

An Introduction to Computer Science Using Python

Windows 7 Resource Kit

jQuery 1.3 with PHP

vi(1) Tips: Essential vi/vim Editor Skills

JavaScript Professional Projects

IT Project Management On Track From Start to Finish Second Edition

Project Managers’ Spotlight On Change Management

Research and Trends in Data Mining Technologies and Applications

Project Management for Telecommunication Managers

HTML XHTML and CSS 6th Edition