May 21, 2011 |
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Recent trends in computer architecture make concurrency and parallelism an essential ingredient of efficient program execution. The actor model of concurrency allows you to express real-world concurrency in a natural way using concurrent processes that communicate via asynchronous messages.
Scala is a programming language for the Java virtual machine, providing excellent support for both object-oriented and functional programming. By including a powerful actor framework in its standard library, Scala offers a compelling approach to tackle concurrent programming. Scala’s actors let you apply the actor concurrency model to the JVM, enabling real-world solutions that are efficient, scalable, and robust.
Published by Artima, this is the first book on Scala’s actors, co-authored by the creator and lead maintainer, Philipp Haller, and Frank Sommers. Starting with the fundamentals of the actor concurrency model, this book offers a comprehensive tutorial on practical programming with actors in Scala. It enables you to leverage the full power of today’s and tomorrow’s multi-core processors by describing both basic and advanced features of Scala’s actor framework in-depth.
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List of Figures x Download Now »
May 21, 2011 |
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If you’ve always wanted to learn how to program a computer, or to learn the widely used C++ programming language in particular, C++ Without Fear, Second Edition, offers an ideal way to get you started.
Written with the same approach that earned the first edition rave reviews, the author first emphasizes short, simple examples that are easy to enter; then, within a couple of chapters, he has you creating useful utilities, playing games, and using the computer to solve interesting puzzles. His approach is a welcome departure from many programming texts, which quickly get bogged down in complex and sometimes meaningless examples. You’ll find here, patiently explained and clearly illustrated, everything you need to learn programming quickly, and to have fun doing it!
Yes, programming can be a complex task, and C++ is a language often used by professionals. In fact, many of the coolest games, graphics, and Internet applications are created with C++, and it’s even been used on the Mars rovers. But the language, like the monster pictured on the cover, need not be all that fearsome. Broken down to its essentials, and enhanced by simple examples, practical exercises, and the whys and tricks behind each language feature, you’ll be amazed at the rapid progress you can make.
With C++ Without Fear, Second Edition, you will
- Learn the basics of C++ programming
- Get started writing your own programs Download Now »
May 21, 2011 |
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For many visual effects artists who are just starting out or are moving from After Effects, Shake, Fusion, or another compositing tool, they are learning that Nuke is quickly becoming the feature film compositing industry standard. While there are several online turorials and courses available, there is currently no book on the market for those who need to know all the ins and outs of the software. Until now.
Nuke 101 covers everything readers need to know to begin using the compositor for their projects. It includes step-by-step lessons on basic and advanced compositing, color correction, Roto Paint, keying, tracking, as well as more advanced topics such as using CGI and the 3D engine.
The projects used throughout the book are based on real-world examples of professional production work and offer hard-worn advice from the pros who work in the trenches on high-end compositing work. After reading the techniques and following along in the projects, readers will have a solid foundation for working in Nuke and be able to join the ranks of its many fans and adopters.
All of Peachpit’s eBooks contain the same content as the print edition. You will find a link in the last few pages of your eBook that directs you to the media files.
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May 21, 2011 |
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Any Windows programmer using .NET will need to deal with Windows Forms, also known as WinForms. And use of .NET among Windows programmers continues to grow at a rapid pace. The bestselling book on WinForms 1.X, and by far the best reviewed one, was Chris Sells’ book. Chris and his coauthor, Mike Weinhardt, have updated it completely for the just released WinForms 2.0. The first edition was so successful in fact that there will be much less competition for this new edition. It is almost twice as long, reflecting the increased complexity of WinForms 2.0 and the number of changes made. It is also much more timely, coming out just a few months after the release of the product; it should be the first book on WinForms 2.0 tested completely against the final release code, not just the Beta 2 code. Given the amount of changes in WinForms 2.0, people who have already purchased the first edition will want the new edition, not just programmers just starting with .NET. So all in all, this book should sell even better than the very successful first edition did.
From the Back Cover
Windows Forms 2.0 Programming is the successor to the highly praised Windows Forms Programming in C#. This edition has been significantly updated to amalgamate the sheer mass of new and improved support that is encompassed by Windows Forms 2.0, the .NET Framework 2.0, and Visual Studio 2005. This is the one book developers need in order to learn how to build and deploy leading-edge Windows Forms 2.0 applications.
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May 21, 2011 |
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Covers the critical information you need to know to score higher on your 70-642 Exam!
- Configure IPv4 and IPv6 addressing and services
- Work efficiently with Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
- Manage advanced server features such as Server Core and Hyper-V
- Configure routing, including RIP and OSPF-based routing
- Secure networks with firewalls, policies, IPSec, authentication, Network Access Protection, and the Baseline Security Analyzer
- Configure DNS servers, zones, records, replication, and client computer name resolution
- Manage remote access, from NAT and VPNs to RRAS and RADIUS services
- Implement secure wireless access using SSID, WEP, WPA, WPA2, and group policies
- Configure file and print services, including disk quotas, DFS, and EFS
- Establish efficient automated backups and manage restores
- Monitor network performance and events
- Streamline updates with Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
CD Features MeasureUp Practice Questions!
- Detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers
- Multiple test modes
- Random questions and order of answers Download Now »
May 21, 2011 |
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Written by the best known and most trusted name in the ColdFusion community, Ben Forta, The ColdFusion Web Application Construction Kit is the best-selling ColdFusion series of all time. Volume 3: Advanced Application Development, focuses on application security, scalability and high-availability, and integration with other systems and technologies. The book starts with two sections dedicated specifically to scalability and security, and then focused on extending ColdFusion applications using web technologies, other languages and platforms, and sophisticated integration techniques. Complete coverage of ColdFusion 9 is included in “Volume 1, Getting Started” (0-321-66034-X) and “Volume 2, Application Development” (0-321-67919-9).
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Introduction
Creating High Availability Applications
Understanding High Availability
Monitoring System Performance
Scaling with ColdFusion
Scaling with J2EE
Managing Session State in Clusters
Deploying Applications Download Now »
