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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

£21.19

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
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
... Read more
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

£26.59

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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Vue.js in Action

by Erik Hanchett, Ben Listwon ...

**SummaryWeb pages are rich with data and graphics, and it's challenging to maintain a smooth and quick user experience. Vue.js in Action teaches you how to build a fast, flowing web UI with the Vue.js framework. As you move through the book, you'll put your skills to practice by building a complete web store application with product listings, a checkout process, and an administrative interface ... Read more

£27.10

**SummaryWeb pages are rich with data and graphics, and it's challenging to maintain a smooth and quick user experience. Vue.js in Action teaches you how to build a fast, flowing web UI with the Vue.js framework. As you move through the book, you'll put your skills to practice by building a complete web store application with product listings, a checkout process, and an administrative interface
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Perl Debugged

by Peter Scott ...

The 2001 classic - available in eBook formats for the first timePerl Debugged provides the expertise and solutions developers require for coding better, faster, and more reliably in Perl. Focusing on debugging, the most vexing aspect of programming in Perl, this example-rich reference and how-to guide minimizes development, troubleshooting, and maintenance time resulting in the creation of elegant ... Read more

£7.49

The 2001 classic - available in eBook formats for the first timePerl Debugged provides the expertise and solutions developers require for coding better, faster, and more reliably in Perl. Focusing on debugging, the most vexing aspect of programming in Perl, this example-rich reference and how-to guide minimizes development, troubleshooting, and maintenance time resulting in the creation of elegant
... Read more
Building Hypermedia APIs with HTML5 and Node

Creating Evolvable Hypermedia Applications

by Mike Amundsen ...

With this concise book, you’ll learn the art of building hypermedia APIs that don’t simply run on the Web, but that actually exist in the Web. You’ll start with the general principles and technologies behind this architectural approach, and then dive hands-on into three fully-functional API examples.Too many APIs rely on concepts rooted in desktop and local area network patterns that don’t scale ... Read more

£9.99

With this concise book, you’ll learn the art of building hypermedia APIs that don’t simply run on the Web, but that actually exist in the Web. You’ll start with the general principles and technologies behind this architectural approach, and then dive hands-on into three fully-functional API examples.Too many APIs rely on concepts rooted in desktop and local area network patterns that don’t scale
... Read more
How JavaScript Works

by Douglas Crockford ...

A light-hearted romp thru the world’s most misunderstood programming language.Douglas Crockford starts by looking at the fundamentals: names, numbers, booleans, characters, and bottom values. JavaScript’s number type is shown to be faulty and limiting, but then Crockford shows how to repair those problems. He then moves on to data structures and functions, exploring the underlying mechanisms and ... Read more

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A light-hearted romp thru the world’s most misunderstood programming language.Douglas Crockford starts by looking at the fundamentals: names, numbers, booleans, characters, and bottom values. JavaScript’s number type is shown to be faulty and limiting, but then Crockford shows how to repair those problems. He then moves on to data structures and functions, exploring the underlying mechanisms and
... Read more
The Joy of Clojure

by Chris Houser, Michael Fogus ...

SummaryThe Joy of Clojure, Second Edition is a deep look at the Clojure language. Fully updated for Clojure 1.6, this new edition goes beyond just syntax to show you the "why" of Clojure and how to write fluent Clojure code. You'll learn functional and declarative approaches to programming and will master the techniques that make Clojure so elegant and efficient.About the TechnologyThe Clojure ... Read more

£30.20

SummaryThe Joy of Clojure, Second Edition is a deep look at the Clojure language. Fully updated for Clojure 1.6, this new edition goes beyond just syntax to show you the "why" of Clojure and how to write fluent Clojure code. You'll learn functional and declarative approaches to programming and will master the techniques that make Clojure so elegant and efficient.About the TechnologyThe Clojure
... Read more
PhoneGap Beginners Guide (third edition)

Create, develop, debug, and deploy your very own mobile applications with PhoneGap

by Purusothaman Ramanujam, Giorgio Natili ...

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionThis book is for web developers who want to be productive in the mobile market quickly. In fact, by using PhoneGap, it's possible to deploy native applications based on web standards. This book assumes a very small knowledge of HTML/CSS/JavaScript and mobile platforms, such as Android, BlackBerry, iOS, and Windows Phone, and takes the reader step-by-step into a deep ... Read more

£29.79 or Free with Kobo Plus

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionThis book is for web developers who want to be productive in the mobile market quickly. In fact, by using PhoneGap, it's possible to deploy native applications based on web standards. This book assumes a very small knowledge of HTML/CSS/JavaScript and mobile platforms, such as Android, BlackBerry, iOS, and Windows Phone, and takes the reader step-by-step into a deep
... Read more
Programming JavaScript Applications

Robust Web Architecture with Node, HTML5, and Modern JS Libraries

by Eric Elliott ...

Take advantage of JavaScript’s power to build robust web-scale or enterprise applications that are easy to extend and maintain. By applying the design patterns outlined in this practical book, experienced JavaScript developers will learn how to write flexible and resilient code that’s easier—yes, easier—to work with as your code base grows.JavaScript may be the most essential web programming ... Read more

£21.19

Take advantage of JavaScript’s power to build robust web-scale or enterprise applications that are easy to extend and maintain. By applying the design patterns outlined in this practical book, experienced JavaScript developers will learn how to write flexible and resilient code that’s easier—yes, easier—to work with as your code base grows.JavaScript may be the most essential web programming
... Read more
Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures

by Marcello La Rocca ...

"An accessible introduction to the fundamental algorithms used to run the world." - Richard Vaughan, Purple Monkey CollectiveAdvanced Algorithms and Data Structures introduces a collection of algorithms for complex programming challenges in data analysis, machine learning, and graph computing.SummaryAs a software engineer, you’ll encounter countless programming challenges that initially seem ... Read more

£34.07

"An accessible introduction to the fundamental algorithms used to run the world." - Richard Vaughan, Purple Monkey CollectiveAdvanced Algorithms and Data Structures introduces a collection of algorithms for complex programming challenges in data analysis, machine learning, and graph computing.SummaryAs a software engineer, you’ll encounter countless programming challenges that initially seem
... Read more
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

£26.59

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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Learning React Native

Building Native Mobile Apps with JavaScript

by Bonnie Eisenman ...

Get a practical introduction to React Native, the JavaScript framework for writing and deploying fully featured mobile apps that render natively. The second edition of this hands-on guide shows you how to build applications that target iOS, Android, and other mobile platforms instead of browsers—apps that can access platform features such as the camera, user location, and local storage.Through ... Read more

£34.09

Get a practical introduction to React Native, the JavaScript framework for writing and deploying fully featured mobile apps that render natively. The second edition of this hands-on guide shows you how to build applications that target iOS, Android, and other mobile platforms instead of browsers—apps that can access platform features such as the camera, user location, and local storage.Through
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JRuby Cookbook

by Justin Edelson, Henry Liu ...

If you're interested in JRuby, you probably don't need a turorial on Ruby, Rails, or Java -- you just need to know how to get things done. This Cookbook offers practical solutions for using the Java implementation of the Ruby language, with targeted recipes for deploying Rails web applications on Java servers, integrating JRuby code with Java technologies, developing JRuby desktop applications ... Read more

£18.69

If you're interested in JRuby, you probably don't need a turorial on Ruby, Rails, or Java -- you just need to know how to get things done. This Cookbook offers practical solutions for using the Java implementation of the Ruby language, with targeted recipes for deploying Rails web applications on Java servers, integrating JRuby code with Java technologies, developing JRuby desktop applications
... Read more
Full-Stack React Projects

Learn MERN stack development by building modern web apps using MongoDB, Express, React, and Node.js

by Shama Hoque ...

A practical, project-based guide to full-stack JavaScript web development combining the power of React with industry-tested server-side technologiesKey FeaturesBuild your career as a full-stack developer with this practical guideUnderstand how the different aspects of a MERN application come together through a series of practical projectsMaster the MERN stack by building robust social media, E ... Read more

£33.59 or Free with Kobo Plus

A practical, project-based guide to full-stack JavaScript web development combining the power of React with industry-tested server-side technologiesKey FeaturesBuild your career as a full-stack developer with this practical guideUnderstand how the different aspects of a MERN application come together through a series of practical projectsMaster the MERN stack by building robust social media, E
... Read more
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

£33.59 or Free with Kobo Plus

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
Mastering JavaScript Object-Oriented Programming

Advanced patterns, faster techniques, higher quality code

by Andrea Chiarelli, Lyubomyr Rudko ...

Unleash the true power of JavaScript by mastering Object-Oriented programming principles and patternsKey Features\[\*\] Covering all the new Object-Oriented features introduced in ES6, this book shows you how to build large-scale web apps\[\*\] Build apps that promote scalability, maintainability, and reusability\[\*\] Learn popular Object-Oriented programming (OOP) principles and design patterns ... Read more

£29.79 or Free with Kobo Plus

Unleash the true power of JavaScript by mastering Object-Oriented programming principles and patternsKey Features\[\*\] Covering all the new Object-Oriented features introduced in ES6, this book shows you how to build large-scale web apps\[\*\] Build apps that promote scalability, maintainability, and reusability\[\*\] Learn popular Object-Oriented programming (OOP) principles and design patterns
... Read more
Mastering KnockoutJS

by Timothy Moran ...

If you are an experienced JavaScript developer who is looking for new tools to build web applications and get an understanding of core elements and applications, this is the book for you. A basic knowledge of DOM, JavaScript, and KnockoutJS is assumed. ... Read more

£29.79 or Free with Kobo Plus

If you are an experienced JavaScript developer who is looking for new tools to build web applications and get an understanding of core elements and applications, this is the book for you. A basic knowledge of DOM, JavaScript, and KnockoutJS is assumed.
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Going GAS

From VBA to Google Apps Script

by Bruce Mcpherson ...

Whether you’re moving from Microsoft Office to Google Docs or simply want to learn how to automate Docs with Google Apps Script, this practical guide shows you by example how to work with each of the major Apps Script services.Office still supports VBA, but it’s not likely to do so for much longer. If you’re a VBA or .NET developer, you’ll learn how to port existing VBA code and structure to their ... Read more

£17.89

Whether you’re moving from Microsoft Office to Google Docs or simply want to learn how to automate Docs with Google Apps Script, this practical guide shows you by example how to work with each of the major Apps Script services.Office still supports VBA, but it’s not likely to do so for much longer. If you’re a VBA or .NET developer, you’ll learn how to port existing VBA code and structure to their
... Read more
Refactoring JavaScript

Turning Bad Code Into Good Code

by Evan Burchard ...

How often do you hear people say things like this? "Our JavaScript is a mess, but we’re thinking about using [framework of the month]."Like it or not, JavaScript is not going away. No matter what framework or ”compiles-to-js” language or library you use, bugs and performance concerns will always be an issue if the underlying quality of your JavaScript is poor. Rewrites, including porting to the ... Read more

£28.69

How often do you hear people say things like this? "Our JavaScript is a mess, but we’re thinking about using [framework of the month]."Like it or not, JavaScript is not going away. No matter what framework or ”compiles-to-js” language or library you use, bugs and performance concerns will always be an issue if the underlying quality of your JavaScript is poor. Rewrites, including porting to the
... Read more
After Effects Expressions

by Marcus Geduld ...

Put the power of Expressions to work in your animations with controls and efficiencies impossible to achieve with traditional keyframing techniques.No programming skills are required. Foundation concepts and skills orient the new designer and serve as a handy reference to the experienced one. Basics of creating expressions, variables, commands, and expression helpers precede the leap into ... Read more

£46.99

Put the power of Expressions to work in your animations with controls and efficiencies impossible to achieve with traditional keyframing techniques.No programming skills are required. Foundation concepts and skills orient the new designer and serve as a handy reference to the experienced one. Basics of creating expressions, variables, commands, and expression helpers precede the leap into
... Read more
Quick Start Basic HTML and JavaScript

by Tom Henricksen ...

Basic HTML and JavaScript skills are required for working on the web.In this Quick Start guide, we cover the basics of both.Starting with HTML elements, review HTML5 changes, tables, divs, and spans.Next, we cover JavaScript's basic syntax.Including:Variable and ValuesFunctionsConditionalsLoopsScopeClosuresThis isn't a long one but a concise quick-start guide for all levels who wa... ... Read more

£0.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

Basic HTML and JavaScript skills are required for working on the web.In this Quick Start guide, we cover the basics of both.Starting with HTML elements, review HTML5 changes, tables, divs, and spans.Next, we cover JavaScript's basic syntax.Including:Variable and ValuesFunctionsConditionalsLoopsScopeClosuresThis isn't a long one but a concise quick-start guide for all levels who wa...
... Read more
Generative Design

Visualize, Program, and Create with JavaScript in p5.js

by Benedikt Gross, Hartmut Bohnacker, Julia Laub, Claudius Lazzeroni, Joey Lee, Niels Poldervaart ...

Translated by Marie Frohling ...

Generative design, once known only to insiders as a revolutionary method of creating artwork, models, and animations with programmed algorithms, has in recent years become a popular tool for designers. By using simple languages such as JavaScript in p5.js, artists and makers can create everything from interactive typography and textiles to 3D-printed furniture to complex and elegant infographics ... Read more

£22.49

Generative design, once known only to insiders as a revolutionary method of creating artwork, models, and animations with programmed algorithms, has in recent years become a popular tool for designers. By using simple languages such as JavaScript in p5.js, artists and makers can create everything from interactive typography and textiles to 3D-printed furniture to complex and elegant infographics
... Read more
JavaScript : Functional Programming for JavaScript Developers

Functional Programming for JavaScript Developers

by Dan Mantyla, Simon Timms, Ved Antani ...

Unlock the powers of functional programming hidden within JavaScript to build smarter, cleaner, and more reliable web appsKey Features\[\]Write powerful code with the high-level functions that JavaScript offers\[\]Discover what functional programming is, why it's effective, and how it's used in JavaScript\[\]Understand and optimize JavaScript's hidden potential as a true functional languageBook ... Read more

£46.09 or Free with Kobo Plus

Unlock the powers of functional programming hidden within JavaScript to build smarter, cleaner, and more reliable web appsKey Features\[\]Write powerful code with the high-level functions that JavaScript offers\[\]Discover what functional programming is, why it's effective, and how it's used in JavaScript\[\]Understand and optimize JavaScript's hidden potential as a true functional languageBook
... Read more

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