CGI, JavaScript, Perl, VBScript eBooks

Canvas API

Learn how to create graphics for your website with HTML5 and JavaScript

by J.D Gauchat ...

Learn how to create graphic applications for the Web with the Canvas API. After reading this guide, you will know how to create graphics for the web, how to manipulate images, and how to generate animations and small video games.Table of ContentsCANVAS APIGraphicsThe CanvasThe ContextDrawingRectanglesColorsGradientsPathsLinesTextShadowsTransformationsStatusThe GlobalCompositeOp... ... Read more

$3.90 CAD

Learn how to create graphic applications for the Web with the Canvas API. After reading this guide, you will know how to create graphics for the web, how to manipulate images, and how to generate animations and small video games.Table of ContentsCANVAS APIGraphicsThe CanvasThe ContextDrawingRectanglesColorsGradientsPathsLinesTextShadowsTransformationsStatusThe GlobalCompositeOp...
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JavaScript The Complete Reference 3rd Edition

by Thomas Powell, Fritz Schneider ...

This fully updated definitive JavaScript guide covers the latest features—including its uses in Ajax and HTML5-based Web applicationsJavaScript: The Complete Reference, Third Edition is completely revised to cover the newest changes to JavaScript up to version 1.9, the latest browser-specific features for Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome, as well popular JavaScript frameworks like jQuery. ... Read more

$54.99 CAD

This fully updated definitive JavaScript guide covers the latest features—including its uses in Ajax and HTML5-based Web applicationsJavaScript: The Complete Reference, Third Edition is completely revised to cover the newest changes to JavaScript up to version 1.9, the latest browser-specific features for Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome, as well popular JavaScript frameworks like jQuery.
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Building Progressive Web Apps

Bringing the Power of Native to the Browser

by Tal Ater ...

Move over native apps. New progressive web apps have capabilities that will soon make you obsolete. With this hands-on guide, web developers and business execs will learn how—and why—to develop web apps that take advantage of features that have so far been exclusive to native apps. Features that include fast load times, push notifications, offline access, homescreen shortcuts, and an entirely app ... Read more

$45.99 CAD

Move over native apps. New progressive web apps have capabilities that will soon make you obsolete. With this hands-on guide, web developers and business execs will learn how—and why—to develop web apps that take advantage of features that have so far been exclusive to native apps. Features that include fast load times, push notifications, offline access, homescreen shortcuts, and an entirely app
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Learning JavaScript Data Structures and Algorithms

Hone your skills by learning classic data structures and algorithms in JavaScript

by Loiane Avancini ...

Hone your skills by learning classic data structures and algorithms in JavaScriptKey Features\[\*\] Understand common data structures and the associated algorithms, as well as the context in which they are used.\[\*\] Master existing JavaScript data structures such as array, set and map and learn how to implement new ones such as stacks, linked lists, trees and graphs.\[\*\] All concepts are ... Read more

$41.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Hone your skills by learning classic data structures and algorithms in JavaScriptKey Features\[\*\] Understand common data structures and the associated algorithms, as well as the context in which they are used.\[\*\] Master existing JavaScript data structures such as array, set and map and learn how to implement new ones such as stacks, linked lists, trees and graphs.\[\*\] All concepts are
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Beginning Perl for Bioinformatics

An Introduction to Perl for Biologists

by James Tisdall ...

With its highly developed capacity to detect patterns in data, Perl has become one of the most popular languages for biological data analysis. But if you're a biologist with little or no programming experience, starting out in Perl can be a challenge. Many biologists have a difficult time learning how to apply the language to bioinformatics. The most popular Perl programming books are often too ... Read more

$28.99 CAD

With its highly developed capacity to detect patterns in data, Perl has become one of the most popular languages for biological data analysis. But if you're a biologist with little or no programming experience, starting out in Perl can be a challenge. Many biologists have a difficult time learning how to apply the language to bioinformatics. The most popular Perl programming books are often too
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PThreads Programming

A POSIX Standard for Better Multiprocessing

by Dick Buttlar, Jacqueline Farrell, Bradford Nichols ...

Computers are just as busy as the rest of us nowadays. They have lots of tasks to do at once, and need some cleverness to get them all done at the same time.That's why threads are seen more and more often as a new model for programming. Threads have been available for some time. The Mach operating system, the Distributed Computer Environment (DCE), and Windows NT all feature threads.One advantage ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

Computers are just as busy as the rest of us nowadays. They have lots of tasks to do at once, and need some cleverness to get them all done at the same time.That's why threads are seen more and more often as a new model for programming. Threads have been available for some time. The Mach operating system, the Distributed Computer Environment (DCE), and Windows NT all feature threads.One advantage
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Drag and Drop API

Learn how to drag and drop content to your website with HTML5 and JavaScript

by J.D Gauchat ...

Learn how to use the Drag and Drop API to let your users drag and drop elements on your website. After reading this guide, you will know how to prepare the elements to be dragged, how to control the information being transferred, and how to drag elements from other applications to the browser, including files.Table of ContentsDRAG AND DROP APIDrag and DropValidationThumbnailFilesQUICK ... Read more

$2.60 CAD

Learn how to use the Drag and Drop API to let your users drag and drop elements on your website. After reading this guide, you will know how to prepare the elements to be dragged, how to control the information being transferred, and how to drag elements from other applications to the browser, including files.Table of ContentsDRAG AND DROP APIDrag and DropValidationThumbnailFilesQUICK
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Guide to: Learning Iteration and Generators in Python

by Matt Harrison ...

Understanding iteration enables understanding generators and easily creating objects that can iterate. This guide will explain the theory behind iteration in Python and teach best practices for generator creation and use. Do not beware the yield, rather embrace the power it provides. ... Read more

$6.86 CAD

Understanding iteration enables understanding generators and easily creating objects that can iterate. This guide will explain the theory behind iteration in Python and teach best practices for generator creation and use. Do not beware the yield, rather embrace the power it provides.
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Introduction to JavaScript

Learn how to create scripts in JavaScript for your website

by J.D Gauchat ...

Learn how to program with JavaScript. After reading this guide, you will know how to create a program in JavaScript, how to define functions and objects, and how to read and modify an HTML document dynamically.Table of ContentsJAVASCRIPTIntroduction to JavaScriptImplementing JavaScriptVariablesStringsBooleansArraysConditionals and LoopsControl Transfer InstructionsFunctionsDeclaring FunctionsScope ... Read more

$3.90 CAD

Learn how to program with JavaScript. After reading this guide, you will know how to create a program in JavaScript, how to define functions and objects, and how to read and modify an HTML document dynamically.Table of ContentsJAVASCRIPTIntroduction to JavaScriptImplementing JavaScriptVariablesStringsBooleansArraysConditionals and LoopsControl Transfer InstructionsFunctionsDeclaring FunctionsScope
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High Performance JavaScript

Build Faster Web Application Interfaces

by Nicholas C. Zakas ...

If you're like most developers, you rely heavily on JavaScript to build interactive and quick-responding web applications. The problem is that all of those lines of JavaScript code can slow down your apps. This book reveals techniques and strategies to help you eliminate performance bottlenecks during development. You'll learn how to improve execution time, downloading, interaction with the DOM, ... Read more

$25.99 CAD

If you're like most developers, you rely heavily on JavaScript to build interactive and quick-responding web applications. The problem is that all of those lines of JavaScript code can slow down your apps. This book reveals techniques and strategies to help you eliminate performance bottlenecks during development. You'll learn how to improve execution time, downloading, interaction with the DOM,
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JavaScript: Advanced Guide to Programming Code with Javascript

JavaScript Computer Programming, #4

by Charlie Masterson ...

Series Book 4 - JavaScript Computer Programming
Have you learned the basics of JavaScript computer programming and want to take your knowledge further? Has your appetite been whetted and you want to see how far you can go? Or are you looking for more to get your teeth into?If you answered yes to any of these questions, then look no further - this book is for you!In this Definitive JavaScript Advanced Level Guide, you're about to discover ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Have you learned the basics of JavaScript computer programming and want to take your knowledge further? Has your appetite been whetted and you want to see how far you can go? Or are you looking for more to get your teeth into?If you answered yes to any of these questions, then look no further - this book is for you!In this Definitive JavaScript Advanced Level Guide, you're about to discover
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Forms API

Learn how to process forms for your website with HTML5 and JavaScript

by J.D Gauchat ...

Learn how to use the Forms API to process forms on your website. After reading this guide, you will know how to send forms from your JavaScript code, how to validate forms, and how to modify a form in real time according to the values inserted by the user.Table of ContentsFORMS APIProcessing FormsValidationCustom ErrorsThe invalid EventThe ValidityState ObjectPseudo-ClassesValid and ... Read more

$2.60 CAD

Learn how to use the Forms API to process forms on your website. After reading this guide, you will know how to send forms from your JavaScript code, how to validate forms, and how to modify a form in real time according to the values inserted by the user.Table of ContentsFORMS APIProcessing FormsValidationCustom ErrorsThe invalid EventThe ValidityState ObjectPseudo-ClassesValid and
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File API

Learn how to access files from JavaScript

by J.D Gauchat ...

Learn how to use the File API to load files from the user's computer. After reading this guide, you will know how to read and process files, how to show their content on your website, and how to control the process using events.Table of ContentsFILE APIFilesLoading FilesReading FilesPropertiesBlobsEventsQUICK REFERENCEReaderFilesMethodsEventsProgressThis guide assumes that you have ... ... Read more

$2.60 CAD

Learn how to use the File API to load files from the user's computer. After reading this guide, you will know how to read and process files, how to show their content on your website, and how to control the process using events.Table of ContentsFILE APIFilesLoading FilesReading FilesPropertiesBlobsEventsQUICK REFERENCEReaderFilesMethodsEventsProgressThis guide assumes that you have ...
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Programming the Perl DBI

Database programming with Perl

by Tim Bunce, Alligator Descartes ...

One of the greatest strengths of the Perl programming language is its ability to manipulate large amounts of data. Database programming is therefore a natural fit for Perl, not only for business applications but also for CGI-based web and intranet applications.The primary interface for database programming in Perl is DBI. DBI is a database-independent package that provides a consistent set of ... Read more

$28.99 CAD

One of the greatest strengths of the Perl programming language is its ability to manipulate large amounts of data. Database programming is therefore a natural fit for Perl, not only for business applications but also for CGI-based web and intranet applications.The primary interface for database programming in Perl is DBI. DBI is a database-independent package that provides a consistent set of
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Programming Python

by Mark Lutz ...

Already the industry standard for Python users, ProgrammingPython fromO'Reilly just got even better. This third edition has been updated toreflect current best practices andthe abundance of changes introduced by the latest version of thelanguage, Python 2.5.Whether you're a novice or an advancedpractitioner, you'll find thisrefreshed book more than lives up to its reputation. ProgrammingPython, ... Read more

$43.99 CAD

Already the industry standard for Python users, ProgrammingPython fromO'Reilly just got even better. This third edition has been updated toreflect current best practices andthe abundance of changes introduced by the latest version of thelanguage, Python 2.5.Whether you're a novice or an advancedpractitioner, you'll find thisrefreshed book more than lives up to its reputation. ProgrammingPython,
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Building Web Apps with Spring 5 and Angular

Modern end-to-end web application development

by Ajitesh Kumar Shukla ...

A complete guide to build robust and scalable web applications with Spring and Angular. Key FeaturesThis hands on guide will teach you how to build an end-to-end modern web application using Spring and Angular.It is easy to read and will benefit Java developers who have been used to develop the back-end part of web application while front-end (UI) has been left for UI developers.Learn the core ... Read more

$47.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A complete guide to build robust and scalable web applications with Spring and Angular. Key FeaturesThis hands on guide will teach you how to build an end-to-end modern web application using Spring and Angular.It is easy to read and will benefit Java developers who have been used to develop the back-end part of web application while front-end (UI) has been left for UI developers.Learn the core
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Advanced JavaScript

Speed up web development with the powerful features and benefits of JavaScript

by Zachary Shute ...

Gain a deeper understanding of JavaScript and apply it to build small applications in backend, frontend, and mobile frameworks.Key FeaturesExplore the new ES6 syntax, the event loop, and asynchronous programmingLearn the test-driven development approach when building appsMaster advanced JavaScript concepts to enhance your web developments skillBook DescriptionIf you are looking for a programming ... Read more

$33.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Gain a deeper understanding of JavaScript and apply it to build small applications in backend, frontend, and mobile frameworks.Key FeaturesExplore the new ES6 syntax, the event loop, and asynchronous programmingLearn the test-driven development approach when building appsMaster advanced JavaScript concepts to enhance your web developments skillBook DescriptionIf you are looking for a programming
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Head First JavaScript Programming

A Learner's Guide to Modern JavaScript

by Eric Freeman, Elisabeth Robson ...

What will you learn from this book?The new edition of this brain-friendly guide takes you through a comprehensive journey into modern JavaScript, covering everything from core language fundamentals to today's cutting-edge features. You'll dive into the nuances of JavaScript types and the unparalleled flexibility of its functions. You'll also learn how to expertly navigate classes and objects, and ... Read more

$59.99 CAD

What will you learn from this book?The new edition of this brain-friendly guide takes you through a comprehensive journey into modern JavaScript, covering everything from core language fundamentals to today's cutting-edge features. You'll dive into the nuances of JavaScript types and the unparalleled flexibility of its functions. You'll also learn how to expertly navigate classes and objects, and
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Node: Up and Running

Scalable Server-Side Code with JavaScript

by Tom Hughes-Croucher, Emily Wilson ...

This book introduces you to Node, the new web development framework written in JavaScript. You'll learn hands-on how Node makes life easier for experienced JavaScript developers: not only can you work on the front end and back end in the same language, you'll also have more flexibility in choosing how to divide application logic between client and server.Written by a core contributor to the ... Read more

$25.99 CAD

This book introduces you to Node, the new web development framework written in JavaScript. You'll learn hands-on how Node makes life easier for experienced JavaScript developers: not only can you work on the front end and back end in the same language, you'll also have more flexibility in choosing how to divide application logic between client and server.Written by a core contributor to the
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ActionScript 3.0 Cookbook

Solutions for Flash Platform and Flex Application Developers

by Joey Lott, Darron Schall, Keith Peters ...

Well before Ajax and Microsoft's Windows Presentation Foundation hit the scene, Macromedia offered the first method for building web pages with the responsiveness and functionality of desktop programs with its Flash-based "Rich Internet Applications". Now, new owner Adobe is taking Flash and its powerful capabilities beyond the Web and making it a full-fledged development environment.Rather than ... Read more

$28.99 CAD

Well before Ajax and Microsoft's Windows Presentation Foundation hit the scene, Macromedia offered the first method for building web pages with the responsiveness and functionality of desktop programs with its Flash-based "Rich Internet Applications". Now, new owner Adobe is taking Flash and its powerful capabilities beyond the Web and making it a full-fledged development environment.Rather than
... Read more
Building Hybrid Android Apps with Java and JavaScript

Applying Native Device APIs

by Nizamettin Gok, Nitin Khanna ...

Build HTML5-based hybrid applications for Android with a mix of native Java and JavaScript components, without using third-party libraries and wrappers such as PhoneGap or Titanium. This concise, hands-on book takes you through the entire process, from setting up your development environment to deploying your product to an app store.Learn how to create apps that have access to native APIs, such as ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Build HTML5-based hybrid applications for Android with a mix of native Java and JavaScript components, without using third-party libraries and wrappers such as PhoneGap or Titanium. This concise, hands-on book takes you through the entire process, from setting up your development environment to deploying your product to an app store.Learn how to create apps that have access to native APIs, such as
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The Principles of Object-Oriented JavaScript

by Nicholas C. Zakas ...

If you've used a more traditional object-oriented language, such as C++ or Java, JavaScript probably doesn't seem object-oriented at all. It has no concept of classes, and you don't even need to define any objects in order to write code. But don't be fooled—JavaScript is an incredibly powerful and expressive object-oriented language that puts many design decisions right into your hands.In The ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

If you've used a more traditional object-oriented language, such as C++ or Java, JavaScript probably doesn't seem object-oriented at all. It has no concept of classes, and you don't even need to define any objects in order to write code. But don't be fooled—JavaScript is an incredibly powerful and expressive object-oriented language that puts many design decisions right into your hands.In The
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TypeScript Design Patterns

Boost your development efficiency by learning about design patterns in TypeScript

by Vilic Vane ...

Boost your development efficiency by learning about design patterns in TypeScriptKey Features\[\*\] This step-by-step guide will would demonstrate all the important design patterns in practice\[\*\] This book is the only documentation on the market focusing on design patterns in TypeScript\[\*\] This book is packed with rich examples that will improve your efficiency and encourage code reuseBook ... Read more

$37.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Boost your development efficiency by learning about design patterns in TypeScriptKey Features\[\*\] This step-by-step guide will would demonstrate all the important design patterns in practice\[\*\] This book is the only documentation on the market focusing on design patterns in TypeScript\[\*\] This book is packed with rich examples that will improve your efficiency and encourage code reuseBook
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JavaScript Robotics

Building NodeBots with Johnny-Five, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and BeagleBone

by Backstop Media, Rick Waldron, Andrew Fisher, Lyza Danger Gardner, Susan Hinton, Sara Gorecki, Bryan Hughes, David Resseguie, Emily Rose, Raquel Velez, Jonathan Beri, Kassandra Perch, Anna Gerber, Donovan Buck, Julian David Duque, Pawel Szymczykowski ...

JavaScript Robotics is on the rise. Rick Waldron, the lead author of this book and creator of the Johnny-Five platform, is at the forefront of this movement. Johnny-Five is an open source JavaScript Arduino programming framework for robotics. This book brings together fifteen innovative programmers, each creating a unique Johnny-Five robot step-by-step, and offering tips and tricks along the way. ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

JavaScript Robotics is on the rise. Rick Waldron, the lead author of this book and creator of the Johnny-Five platform, is at the forefront of this movement. Johnny-Five is an open source JavaScript Arduino programming framework for robotics. This book brings together fifteen innovative programmers, each creating a unique Johnny-Five robot step-by-step, and offering tips and tricks along the way.
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