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Programming the Mobile Web

Reaching Users on iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Phone, and more

by Maximiliano Firtman ...

With the second edition of this popular book, you’ll learn how to build HTML5 and CSS3-based apps that access geolocation, accelerometer, multi-touch screens, offline storage, and other features in today’s smartphones, tablets, and feature phones. The market for mobile apps continues to evolve at a breakneck pace, and this book is the most complete reference available for the mobile web.Author and ... Read more

£26.99

With the second edition of this popular book, you’ll learn how to build HTML5 and CSS3-based apps that access geolocation, accelerometer, multi-touch screens, offline storage, and other features in today’s smartphones, tablets, and feature phones. The market for mobile apps continues to evolve at a breakneck pace, and this book is the most complete reference available for the mobile web.Author and
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ClojureScript: Up and Running

Functional Programming for the Web

by Stuart Sierra, Luke VanderHart ...

Learn how to build complete client-side applications with ClojureScript, the Clojure language variant that compiles to optimized JavaScript. This hands-on introduction shows you how ClojureScript not only has similarities to JavaScript—without the flaws—but also supports the full semantics of its parent language. You’ll delve into ClojureScript’s immutable data structures, lazy sequences, first ... Read more

£9.99

Learn how to build complete client-side applications with ClojureScript, the Clojure language variant that compiles to optimized JavaScript. This hands-on introduction shows you how ClojureScript not only has similarities to JavaScript—without the flaws—but also supports the full semantics of its parent language. You’ll delve into ClojureScript’s immutable data structures, lazy sequences, first
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Serverless Architectures on AWS, Second Edition

by Peter Sbarski, Yan Cui, Ajay Nair ...

Design low-maintenance systems using pre-built cloud services! Bring down costs, automate time-consuming ops tasks, and scale on demand.In Serverless Architectures on AWS, Second Edition you will learn:First steps with serverless computingThe principles of serverless designImportant patterns and architecturesHow successfully companies have implemented serverlessReal-world architectures and their ... Read more

£25.99

Design low-maintenance systems using pre-built cloud services! Bring down costs, automate time-consuming ops tasks, and scale on demand.In Serverless Architectures on AWS, Second Edition you will learn:First steps with serverless computingThe principles of serverless designImportant patterns and architecturesHow successfully companies have implemented serverlessReal-world architectures and their
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Data-Oriented Programming

Reduce software complexity

by Yehonathan Sharvit ...

Eliminate the unavoidable complexity of object-oriented designs. The innovative data-oriented programming paradigm makes your systems less complex by making it simpler to access and manipulate data.In Data-Oriented Programming you will learn how to:Separate code from dataRepresent data with generic data structuresManipulate data with general-purpose functionsManage state without mutating ... Read more

£31.99

Eliminate the unavoidable complexity of object-oriented designs. The innovative data-oriented programming paradigm makes your systems less complex by making it simpler to access and manipulate data.In Data-Oriented Programming you will learn how to:Separate code from dataRepresent data with generic data structuresManipulate data with general-purpose functionsManage state without mutating
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Data Structures and Algorithms in JavaScript

by Federico Kereki ...

Not the Same Old JavaScript.Think you know JavaScript? Think again. This isn’t your typical coding book—it’s a deep dive into the powerful world of data structures and algorithms that will transform the way you approach problem solving in JavaScript.Whether you’re a frontend developer tackling complex applications, a backend engineer building scalable systems, or a programmer preparing for ... Read more

£26.99

Not the Same Old JavaScript.Think you know JavaScript? Think again. This isn’t your typical coding book—it’s a deep dive into the powerful world of data structures and algorithms that will transform the way you approach problem solving in JavaScript.Whether you’re a frontend developer tackling complex applications, a backend engineer building scalable systems, or a programmer preparing for
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Hands-On JavaScript High Performance

Build faster web apps using Node.js, Svelte.js, and WebAssembly

by Justin Scherer ...

An example-driven guide covering modern web app development techniques and emerging technologies such as WebAssembly, Service Workers, and Svelte.js to build faster, secure, and scalable appsKey FeaturesDiscover effective techniques for accessing DOM, minimizing painting, and using a V8 engine to optimize JavaScriptUnderstand what makes the web tick and create apps that look and feel like native ... Read more

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An example-driven guide covering modern web app development techniques and emerging technologies such as WebAssembly, Service Workers, and Svelte.js to build faster, secure, and scalable appsKey FeaturesDiscover effective techniques for accessing DOM, minimizing painting, and using a V8 engine to optimize JavaScriptUnderstand what makes the web tick and create apps that look and feel like native
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HTML5 Canvas

Native Interactivity and Animation for the Web

by Steve Fulton, Jeff Fulton ...

Flash is fading fast as Canvas continues to climb. The second edition of this popular book gets you started with HTML5 Canvas by showing you how to build interactive multimedia applications. You’ll learn how to draw, render text, manipulate images, and create animation—all in the course of building an interactive web game throughout the book.Updated for the latest implementations of Canvas and ... Read more

£25.99

Flash is fading fast as Canvas continues to climb. The second edition of this popular book gets you started with HTML5 Canvas by showing you how to build interactive multimedia applications. You’ll learn how to draw, render text, manipulate images, and create animation—all in the course of building an interactive web game throughout the book.Updated for the latest implementations of Canvas and
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Redis Essentials

Harness the power of Redis to integrate and manage your projects efficiently

by Maxwell Dayvson da Silva ...

Harness the power of Redis to integrate and manage your projects efficiently Key FeaturesBook DescriptionRedis is the most popular in-memory key-value data store. It's very lightweight and its data types give it an edge over the other competitors. If you need an in-memory database or a high-performance cache system that is simple to use and highly scalable, Redis is what you need. Redis Essentials ... Read more

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Harness the power of Redis to integrate and manage your projects efficiently Key FeaturesBook DescriptionRedis is the most popular in-memory key-value data store. It's very lightweight and its data types give it an edge over the other competitors. If you need an in-memory database or a high-performance cache system that is simple to use and highly scalable, Redis is what you need. Redis Essentials
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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

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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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Node.js Design Patterns

Master best practices to build modular and scalable server-side web applications

by Mario Casciaro, Luciano Mammino ...

Get the best out of Node.js by mastering its most powerful components and patterns to create modular and scalable applications with easeKey Features\[\*\] Create reusable patterns and modules by leveraging the new features of Node.js .\[\*\] Understand the asynchronous single thread design of node and grasp all its features and patterns to take advantage of various functions.\[\*\] This unique ... Read more

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Get the best out of Node.js by mastering its most powerful components and patterns to create modular and scalable applications with easeKey Features\[\*\] Create reusable patterns and modules by leveraging the new features of Node.js .\[\*\] Understand the asynchronous single thread design of node and grasp all its features and patterns to take advantage of various functions.\[\*\] This unique
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React 17 Design Patterns and Best Practices

Design, build, and deploy production-ready web applications using industry-standard practices

by Carlos Santana Roldán ...

Build scalable, maintainable, and powerful React web apps with design patterns and insightful best practicesKey FeaturesMake the most of design patterns in React – including render props and controlled and uncontrolled inputsMaster React Hooks with the help of this updated third editionWork through examples that can be used to create reusable code and extensible designsBook DescriptionFilled with ... Read more

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Build scalable, maintainable, and powerful React web apps with design patterns and insightful best practicesKey FeaturesMake the most of design patterns in React – including render props and controlled and uncontrolled inputsMaster React Hooks with the help of this updated third editionWork through examples that can be used to create reusable code and extensible designsBook DescriptionFilled with
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Real-Time 3D Graphics with WebGL 2

Build interactive 3D applications with JavaScript and WebGL 2 (OpenGL ES 3.0)

by Farhad Ghayour, Diego Cantor ...

A comprehensive guide with 80+ examples on 3D programming in WebGL 2, covering computer graphics topics such as rendering, 3D math, camera, and moreKey FeaturesCreate visually stunning, high-performance 3D applications for the web with WebGL 2A complete course on 3D computer graphics: rendering, 3D math, lighting, cameras, and moreUnlock a variety of new and advanced features offered in WebGL ... Read more

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A comprehensive guide with 80+ examples on 3D programming in WebGL 2, covering computer graphics topics such as rendering, 3D math, camera, and moreKey FeaturesCreate visually stunning, high-performance 3D applications for the web with WebGL 2A complete course on 3D computer graphics: rendering, 3D math, lighting, cameras, and moreUnlock a variety of new and advanced features offered in WebGL
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Client-Server Web Apps with JavaScript and Java

Rich, Scalable, and RESTful

by Casimir Saternos ...

As a Java programmer, how can you tackle the disruptive client-server approach to web development? With this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn how today’s client-side technologies and web APIs work with various Java tools. Author Casimir Saternos provides the big picture of client-server development, and then takes you through many practical client-server architectures. You’ll work with hands-on ... Read more

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As a Java programmer, how can you tackle the disruptive client-server approach to web development? With this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn how today’s client-side technologies and web APIs work with various Java tools. Author Casimir Saternos provides the big picture of client-server development, and then takes you through many practical client-server architectures. You’ll work with hands-on
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Learn TypeScript in 24 Hours: A Hands-On Approach

Master Coding in 24 Hours

by Aniket Jain ...

Series series Master Coding in 24 Hours
Learn TypeScript in 24 Hours: A Hands-On ApproachYour ultimate TypeScript book to mastering TypeScript in just one day! Designed for beginners and experienced developers alike, this comprehensive guide simplifies the learning process with a hands-on approach to TypeScript for beginners and pros. Whether you're new to coding or upgrading your JavaScript skills, this TypeScript reference provides ... Read more

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Learn TypeScript in 24 Hours: A Hands-On ApproachYour ultimate TypeScript book to mastering TypeScript in just one day! Designed for beginners and experienced developers alike, this comprehensive guide simplifies the learning process with a hands-on approach to TypeScript for beginners and pros. Whether you're new to coding or upgrading your JavaScript skills, this TypeScript reference provides
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Canvas Pocket Reference

Scripted Graphics for HTML5

by David Flanagan ...

The Canvas element is a revolutionary feature of HTML5 that enables powerful graphics for rich Internet applications, and this pocket reference provides the essentials you need to put this element to work. If you have working knowledge of JavaScript, this book will help you create detailed, interactive, and animated graphics -- from charts to animations to video games -- whether you're a web ... Read more

£7.99

The Canvas element is a revolutionary feature of HTML5 that enables powerful graphics for rich Internet applications, and this pocket reference provides the essentials you need to put this element to work. If you have working knowledge of JavaScript, this book will help you create detailed, interactive, and animated graphics -- from charts to animations to video games -- whether you're a web
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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

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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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The Little Book on CoffeeScript

The JavaScript Developer's Guide to Building Better Web Apps

by Alex MacCaw ...

This little book shows JavaScript developers how to build superb web applications with CoffeeScript, the remarkable little language that’s gaining considerable interest. Through example code, this guide demonstrates how CoffeeScript abstracts JavaScript, providing syntactical sugar and preventing many common errors. You’ll learn CoffeeScript’s syntax and idioms step by step, from basic variables ... Read more

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This little book shows JavaScript developers how to build superb web applications with CoffeeScript, the remarkable little language that’s gaining considerable interest. Through example code, this guide demonstrates how CoffeeScript abstracts JavaScript, providing syntactical sugar and preventing many common errors. You’ll learn CoffeeScript’s syntax and idioms step by step, from basic variables
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Data Visualization with D3.js Cookbook

Turn your digital data into dynamic graphics with this exciting, leading-edge cookbook. Packed with recipes and practical guidance it will quickly make you a proficient user of the D3 JavaScript library.

by Nick Zhu ...

Turn your digital data into dynamic graphics with this exciting, leading-edge cookbook. Packed with recipes and practical guidance it will quickly make you a proficient user of the D3 JavaScript library.Key FeaturesCreate stunning data visualization with the power of D3Bootstrap D3 quickly with the help of ready-to-go code samplesSolve real-world visualization problems with the help of practical ... Read more

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Turn your digital data into dynamic graphics with this exciting, leading-edge cookbook. Packed with recipes and practical guidance it will quickly make you a proficient user of the D3 JavaScript library.Key FeaturesCreate stunning data visualization with the power of D3Bootstrap D3 quickly with the help of ready-to-go code samplesSolve real-world visualization problems with the help of practical
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Mastering SVG

Ace web animations, visualizations, and vector graphics with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

by Rob Larsen ...

Take the plunge and develop cross-browser-compatible and responsive web designs with SVGKey FeaturesMaster the art of custom animations and visualizations with SVG, CSS, and JavaScriptCombine SVG with third-party libraries and frameworks such as React, JQuery, D3, and Snap.svg for GUI-rich appsCreate an awesome user experience with high-performance graphics for your web applicationsBook ... Read more

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Take the plunge and develop cross-browser-compatible and responsive web designs with SVGKey FeaturesMaster the art of custom animations and visualizations with SVG, CSS, and JavaScriptCombine SVG with third-party libraries and frameworks such as React, JQuery, D3, and Snap.svg for GUI-rich appsCreate an awesome user experience with high-performance graphics for your web applicationsBook
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Full-Stack Vue.js 2 and Laravel 5

Bring the frontend and backend together with Vue, Vuex, and Laravel

by Anthony Gore ...

Learn to build professional full-stack web apps with Vue.js and LaravelKey FeaturesEnd-to-end guide on full-stack development with Vue.js 2 and Laravel 5Developing modern user interfaces with a reusable component-based architectureUse Webpack to improve applications performance and development workflowExplore the features of Vuex to build applications that are powerful, consistent, and ... Read more

£29.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn to build professional full-stack web apps with Vue.js and LaravelKey FeaturesEnd-to-end guide on full-stack development with Vue.js 2 and Laravel 5Developing modern user interfaces with a reusable component-based architectureUse Webpack to improve applications performance and development workflowExplore the features of Vuex to build applications that are powerful, consistent, and
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Learning Node

Moving to the Server-Side

by Shelley Powers ...

Take your web development skills from browser to server with Node—and learn how to write fast, highly scalable network applications on this JavaScript-based platform. Updated for the latest Node Long Term Support (LTS) and Node Current (6.0) releases, this hands-on edition helps you master Node’s core fundamentals and gain experience with several built-in and contributed modules.Get up to speed on ... Read more

£19.99

Take your web development skills from browser to server with Node—and learn how to write fast, highly scalable network applications on this JavaScript-based platform. Updated for the latest Node Long Term Support (LTS) and Node Current (6.0) releases, this hands-on edition helps you master Node’s core fundamentals and gain experience with several built-in and contributed modules.Get up to speed on
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Go Simple with Postfix

by Lord Linus ...

This is the basic command E book for Your MTA (Mail Transfer Agent) i.e. Postfix. This will learn you how easy the postfix is ... Read more

£2.68

This is the basic command E book for Your MTA (Mail Transfer Agent) i.e. Postfix. This will learn you how easy the postfix is
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Efficient Node.js

A Beyond-the-Basics Guide

by Samer Buna ...

Take your web development skills from browser to server with Node.js, the popular backend framework used by more than 10 million developers at companies like Amazon, Netflix, and LinkedIn, to name just a few. If you're comfortable working with JavaScript, this practical guide from Samer Buna will show you how to effectively build and maintain even the most complex Node.js applications.Following a ... Read more

£34.99

Take your web development skills from browser to server with Node.js, the popular backend framework used by more than 10 million developers at companies like Amazon, Netflix, and LinkedIn, to name just a few. If you're comfortable working with JavaScript, this practical guide from Samer Buna will show you how to effectively build and maintain even the most complex Node.js applications.Following a
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Learning JavaScript

JavaScript Essentials for Modern Application Development

by Ethan Brown ...

This is an exciting time to learn JavaScript. Now that the latest JavaScript specification—ECMAScript 6.0 (ES6)—has been finalized, learning how to develop high-quality applications with this language is easier and more satisfying than ever. This practical book takes programmers (amateurs and pros alike) on a no-nonsense tour of ES6, along with some related tools and techniques.Author Ethan Brown ... Read more

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This is an exciting time to learn JavaScript. Now that the latest JavaScript specification—ECMAScript 6.0 (ES6)—has been finalized, learning how to develop high-quality applications with this language is easier and more satisfying than ever. This practical book takes programmers (amateurs and pros alike) on a no-nonsense tour of ES6, along with some related tools and techniques.Author Ethan Brown
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