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Written for novice programmers who want to learn programmingwith C# and the .NET framework, this book offers programming basicssuch as variables, flow control, and object oriented programming.It then moves into web and Windows programming and data access(databases and XML). The authors focus on the tool that beginnersuse most often to program C#, the Visual C# […]

Assuming only basic knowledge of C#, Beginning C# 5.0 Databases teaches all the fundamentals of database technology and database programming readers need to quickly become highly proficient database users and application developers. A comprehensive tutorial on both SQL Server 2012 and Visual Studio 2012, Beginning C# 5.0 Databases explains and demonstrates various techniques and ways

One of the most popular beginning programming books, now fully updated Java is a popular language for beginning programmers, and earlier editions of this fun and friendly guide have helped thousands get started. Now fully revised to cover recent updates for Java 7.0, Beginning Programming with Java For Dummies, 3rd Edition is certain to put

Beginning VB 2008 Databases teaches you everything you need to know about relational databases, SQL, and ADO.NET 2.0, giving you a sound start in developing console and Windows database applications. The book also includes chapters on the SQL Server XML data type and the LINQ enhancements to the next version of Visual Basic. In addition

C# by Dissection presents a thorough introduction to the programming process by carefully developing working programs to illuminate key features of the C# programming language. C# is a modern, object-oriented language that enables programmers to quickly build a wide range of applications for the new MS .NET platform, which allows them to be invoked across

“Artful Making” offers the first proven, research-based framework for engineering ingenuity and innovation. This book is the result of a multi-year collaboration between Harvard Business School professor Robert Austin and leading theatre director and playwright Lee Devin. Together, they demonstrate striking structural similarities between theatre artistry and production and today’s business projects–and show how collaborative

Visual Basic has long been the language of choice when designing Windows-based applications and the Web. Touted as both the most popular and productive computing language, Visual Basic has amassed quite a following of devoted programmers, and is a sought after programming skill. With the introduction of.NET Enterprise, MS launch VB.NET, offering a streamlined, simplified

Published just in time for the first release of Visual Basic Studio .NET, Programming Visual Basic .NET is a programmer’s complete guide to Visual Basic .NET. Starting with a sample application and a highlevel map, the book jumps right into showing how the parts of .NET fit with Visual Basic .NET. Topics include the common

Beginning Linux Programming::::::: Fourth Edition continues its unique approach to teaching UNIX programming in a simple and structured way on the Linux platform. Through the use of detailed and realistic examples, students learn by doing, and are able to move from being a Linux beginner to creating custom applications in Linux. The book introduces fundamental

GDI+ both wraps arcane API calls and extends them for much easier use. Programmers no longer have to make do with the familiar but simplistic VB 6.0 drawing model, nor do they have to dig down into the GDI API in order to get any real work done. In GDI+, MS has come up with

No one has done more to conquer the performance limitations of the PC than Michael Abrash, a software engineer for MS. His complete works are contained in this massive volume, including everything he has written about performance coding and real-time graphics. The CD-ROM contains the entire text in Adobe Acrobat 3.0 format, allowing fast searches

Having trouble with geometry? Do Pi, The Pythagorean Theorem, and angle calculations just make your head spin? Relax. With Head First 2D Geometry, you’ll master everything from triangles, quads and polygons to the time-saving secrets of similar and congruent angles — and it’ll be quick, painless, and fun. Through entertaining stories and practical examples from

Tired of reading object-oriented analysis and design books that only make sense after you’re an expert? Try our Head First book. This witty and entertaining tutorial shows you how to analyze, design, and write great software that makes your boss happy, and your customers satisfied. You’ll learn to solve real problems, regardless of their size

If you’re ready to create web pages more complex than those you can build with HTML and CSS alone, Head First PHP & MySQL is the ultimate learning guide to building dynamic, database-driven websites using PHP and MySQL. Packed with real-world examples, this book teaches you all the essentials of server-side programming, from the fundamentals

This resource illustrates the mathematics that a game programmer would need to develop a professional-quality 3D engine. The book starts at a fairly basic level in each of several areas such as vector geometry, modern algebra, and physics, and then progresses to somewhat more advanced topics. Particular attention is given to derivations of key results,

Reimagined for full-screen and touch-optimized apps, Windows 8 provides a platform for reaching new users in new ways. In response, programming legend Charles Petzold is rewriting his classic Programming Windows—one of the most popular programming books of all time—to show developers how to use existing skills and tools to build Windows 8 apps.

This is a self-paced professional book that shows how to use Visual Studio 2008, C# 2008, and the .NET 3.5 classes to develop Windows Forms applications. It’s an object-oriented book that shows how to use business classes, inheritance, and interfaces the way they’re used in the real world. It’s a database programming book that shows

This is the eBook version of the printed book. If the print book includes a CD-ROM, this content is not included within the eBook version. Programming .NET Compact Framework 3.5 is a book whose time has come. Windows Mobile outsold the iPhone last year and is poised to grow. If you’re interested in developing for

Android is the world’s #1 mobile development platform, and with the new Android 3.0, it’s becoming as popular for tablets as it is for smartphones. If you are a beginner, in just 24 lessons of one hour or less, this friendly, full-color book will help you master modern Android development. You can build a fully-featured

The C Programming Language is a computer programming book written by Brian Kernighan and Dennis Ritchie, the latter of whom originally designed and implemented the language, as well as co-designed the Unix operating system with which development of the language was closely intertwined.