Jun 04, 2009 |
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Ready to learn Python programming? Are you new to programming with Python? Do you need a solid introduction to the fundamental concepts? You’ve found it in “Python Programming for the Absolute Beginner, Second Edition,” the updated version of the successful “Python Programming for the Absolute Beginner.” As part of the for the absolute beginner series developed by computer science instructors exclusively for Cengage Learning Course Technology PTR, this book will teach you the basics of Python programming through simple game creation. You can then take the skills you learn and use them for more practical Python programming applications and real-world programming scenarios. Better still, by the time you finish this book you will be able to apply the basic principles you’ve learned to the next programming language you tackle. Create simple, fun games while you learn to program with Python.
About the Author
Mike Dawson has worked as a programmer and a computer game designer. He earned his bachelor¿s degree in Computer Science from the University of Southern California and currently teaches game programming at UCLA Extension and The Digital Media Academy at Stanford. In addition to Python Programming for the Absolute Beginner, he is also the author of Beginning C++ Through Game Programming.
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May 16, 2009 |
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Do you want the ability to manage documents, photos, and other content over the Web but dont want to shell out thousands of dollars in proprietary solutions? Want to create an online community for your hobby or user group? Youre not alone. For thousands of like-minded around the globe, the answer is Joomla!, an open source content management system used to manage all sorts of data over the Web.
While Joomla! is relatively easy to install, a fair amount of knowledge is required in order to configure the application to your specific needs. Beginning Joomla! answers many of the questions youre sure to have, guiding you through the process of creating your own design templates, adding and managing content, and adding popular community features such as article commenting, user profile management, and forums. Later chapters discuss e-commerce integration, explore search engine optimization, and show you how to extend Joomla! by creating your own plug-ins.
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Dan Rahmel is a Windows programmer with more than 14 years of experience designing and implementing information systems and deploying mid-sized client/server solutions using Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Microsoft Access, and Visual FoxPro. Download Now »
May 14, 2009 |
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Book Description
ASP.NET 2.0 is an amazing technology that allows you to develop web sites and applications with very little hassle, and its power and depth enable it to host even the most complex applications available. Using code examples in C#, this invaluable beginner’s guide shows you how to program web applications in ASP.NET 2.0 and see dynamic results with minimal effort.Through detailed explanations and working C# code examples, this popular author team eases you into the world of ASP.NET development and gradually introduces you to all sorts of interesting ASP.NET tricks and tools. You’ll quickly see how ASP.NET 2.0 is designed to ensure a significant reduction in the amount of code you have to write–and, in turn, to make your life easier.
What you will learn from this book
- Why Visual Web Developer is an ideal environment for building feature-rich ASP.NET 2.0 applications with C#
- How to secure web sites, providing login functionality and role-based access to content
- Useful techniques for safely updating data, using ASP.NET 2.0′s built-in data handling capabilities
- How centralized site design can be easily achieved
- How to add e-commerce functionality to a site
- Methods for enhancing an application’s performance
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