If you are a developer and you want to completely master Git without heavy theory, this is the book for you. A reasonable knowledge level and basic understanding of Git concepts will get you started with this book.

This pocket guide is the perfect on-the-job companion to Git, the distributed version control system. It provides a compact, readable introduction to Git for new users, as well as a reference to common commands and procedures for those of you with Git experience.Written for Git version 1.8.2, this handy task-oriented guide is organized around the basic version control functions you need, such as making commits, fixing mistakes, merging, and searching history.Examine t...

The Linux Programming Interface (TLPI) is the definitive guide to the Linux and UNIX programming interface—the interface employed by nearly every application that runs on a Linux or UNIX system.In this authoritative work, Linux programming expert Michael Kerrisk provides detailed descriptions of the system calls and library functions that you need in order to master the craft of system programming, and accompanies his explanations with clear, complete example programs....

Get the book that is called, “The best Rails book for beginners,” for a solid start on Ruby on Rails web development. No other tutorial does a better job of explaining the concepts. Master the basics. Learn the practices you’ll use in the workplace as a professional Rails developer. And follow a roadmap that sets you on a path to building your own web applications, not just following tutorials. This book is written for YOU if you are new to Ruby on Rails and you’ve got experience with the ...

Many people think of Linux as a computer operating system, running on users' desktops and powering servers. But Linux can also be found inside many consumer electronics devices. Whether they're the brains of a cell phone, cable box, or exercise bike, embedded Linux systems blur the distinction between computer and device.Many makers love microcontroller platforms such as Arduino, but as the complexity increases in their projects, they need more power for applications, such...

Unleash the power of computer vision with Python using OpenCV Key FeaturesBook DescriptionOpenCV 3 is a state-of-the-art computer vision library that allows a great variety of image and video processing operations. Some of the more spectacular and futuristic features such as face recognition or object tracking are easily achievable with OpenCV 3. Learning the basic concepts behind computer vision algorithms, models, and OpenCV's API will enable the dev...

A short book with a lot of hands-on examples to help you learn in a practical way. This book is great for users, developers, and consultants who know the basic functions and processes of a GIS but want to know how to use QGIS to achieve the results they are used to a full-fledged GIS.

Mobile devices outnumber desktop and laptop computers three to one worldwide, yet little information is available for designing and developing mobile applications. Mobile Design and Development fills that void with practical guidelines, standards, techniques, and best practices for building mobile products from start to finish. With this book, you'll learn basic design and development principles for all mobile devices and platforms. You'll also explore the more advanced capabiliti...

This book is great for developers who are new to Qt and Qt Creator and who are interested in harnessing the power of Qt for cross-platform development. If you have basic experience programming in C++, you have what it takes to create engaging cross-platform applications using Qt and Qt Creator!

Presented in a recipe-based format, you are led step-by-step through each aspect of CodeIgniter, allowing you to dip in and out as you choose.CodeIgniter 2 Cookbook is for intermediate to advanced PHP developers who want to begin using the powerful CodeIgniter framework to create web applications. Familiarity with CodeIgniter isn't essential, but it will be useful if you have been introduced to the framework before.

This practical guide to building Magento modules from scratch takes you step-by-step through the whole process, from first principles to practical development. At the end of it you'll have acquired expertise based on thorough understanding.Key FeaturesGet a detailed insight into the structure of MagentoLearn about event/observer-driven modulesGet a hands-on introduction to custom shipping and payment methodsBook DescriptionMo...

Create a fully operating application and deploy it to major mobile platforms using Xamarin.Forms About This Book • Create standard user interfaces on Windows Mobile, Android, and iOS and then make those interfaces look good with ease • Design a full-blown application in very little time with just about the entire code being shared • Learn how to access platform-specific features and still have the same core code with this handy guide Who This Book Is For This book is intended for mobile so...