SummaryGrails in Action, Second Edition is a comprehensive introduction to Grails 2 focused on making you super-productive fast. In this totally revised new edition, you'll master Grails 2.3 core skills as you apply TDD techniques to developing a full-scale Twitter clone. Along the way you'll learn the latest single-page web app UI techniques, work with NoSQL backends, integrate with enterprise messaging, and implement a complete RESTful API for your servi...

“I don’t even feel like I’ve scratched the surface of what I can do with Python” With Python Tricks: The Book you’ll discover Python’s best practices and the power of beautiful & Pythonic code with simple examples and a step-by-step narrative. You'll get one step closer to mastering Python, so you can write beautiful and idiomatic code that comes to you naturally. Learning the ins and outs of Python is difficult—and with this book you'll be able to focus on the practical skills that really...

Completely updated for Django 4.0!Django for Professionals takes your web development skills to the next level, teaching you how to build production-ready websites with Python and Django.Once you have learned the basics of Django there is a massive gap between building simple "toy apps" and what it takes to build a "production-ready" web application suitable for deployment to thousands or even millions of users.In the book you’ll learn how ...

Up-to-date coverage of every topic on the Java 8 SE Programmer I examPrepare for the OCA Java SE 8 Programmer I exam using this effective self-study system from Oracle Press. Written by developers of the original Sun Certified Java Programmer exam, OCA Java SE 8 Programmer I Exam Guide (Exam 1Z0-808) includes two complete, accurate practice exams. In all, you will get more than 200 practice questions that mirror those on the actual test in content, tone, a...

Uncover modern Python with this guide to Python data structures, design patterns, and effective object-oriented techniquesKey FeaturesIn-depth analysis of many common object-oriented design patterns that are more suitable to Python's unique styleLearn the latest Python syntax and librariesExplore abstract design patterns and implement them in Python 3.8Book DescriptionObject-oriented programming (OOP) is a popular design para...

Designed for busy IT professionals, this innovative guide will take you from the basics to PowerShell proficiency through 25 tutorials you can do in your lunch break.In Learn PowerShell in a Month of Lunches, Fourth Edition you will learn:Discoverability with the Help systemBackground jobs and automation techniquesSimple scripting to automate repetitive tasksManaging cloud services from major cloud providersExtending Pow...

The OAuth 2.0 authorization framework has become the industry standard in providing secure access to web APIs. It allows users to grant external applications access to their data, such as profile data, photos, and email, without compromising security. OAuth 2.0 Simplified is a guide to building an OAuth 2.0 server. Through high-level overviews, step-by-step instructions, and real-world examples, you will learn how to take advantage of the OAuth 2.0 framework while building a secure API.

Learn Java with this fun and painless self-teaching guide. Easy-to-understand, step-by-step instruction explains the most commonly used programming language for designing dynamic Web pages. Numerous examples, quizzes at the end of each chapter, and a final exam solidify the knowledge you have learned.

Develop a simple, yet fully-functional modern web application using ASP.NET Core MVC, Entity Framework and Angular 5. Key Features\[\*\] Based on the best-selling book ASP.NET Core and Angular 2\[\*\] Easily build a complete single page application with two of the most impressive frameworks in modern development, ASP.NET Core and Angular\[\*\] Bring together the capabilities and features of both Angular 5 and ASP.NET Core 2 for full stack devel...

Find out how to create visually stunning and feature-rich applications by empowering Python s built-in Tkinter GUI toolkitKey FeaturesExplore Tkinter's powerful features to easily design and customize your GUI applicationLearn the basics of 2D and 3D animation in GUI applications.Learn to integrate stunning Data Visualizations using Tkinter Canvas and Matplotlib.Book DescriptionTkinter is a lightweight, portable, and easy-to-...

There are a lot of books on SQL and many more web sites. The classic difficulty is that the books tend to be shallow overviews for complete beginners and the web sites tend to have deep knowledge on one very specific problem. How is a newcomer to this growing field supposed to work with the small whispers provided by most books or weed through the mountains of very specific data to be found online? This book attempts to bridge the gap. $0$0 $0 $0Practical SQL is written by David Perry, a p...

A Complete, Integrated Study System for OCP Exam 1Z0-809Study for the OCP Java SE 8 Programmer II exam using this effective exam preparation guide from Oracle Press. Written by a team of experts, including two developers of the original exam, OCP Java SE 8 Programmer II Exam Guide (Exam 1Z0-809) offers comprehensive coverage of every subject on the test and lays out essential Java programming skills. Throughout, step-by-step exercises; self-tests;...