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Blockchain Developer's Guide

Develop smart applications with Blockchain technologies - Ethereum, JavaScript, Hyperledger Fabric, and Corda

by Brenn Hill, Samanyu Chopra, Paul Valencourt, Narayan Prusty ...

Build real-world projects like a smart contract deployment platform, betting apps, wallet services, and much more using blockchainKey FeaturesApply blockchain principles and features for making your life and business betterUnderstand Ethereum for smart contracts and DApp deploymentTackle current and future challenges and problems relating to blockchainBook DescriptionBlockchain applications ... Read more

$35.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Build real-world projects like a smart contract deployment platform, betting apps, wallet services, and much more using blockchainKey FeaturesApply blockchain principles and features for making your life and business betterUnderstand Ethereum for smart contracts and DApp deploymentTackle current and future challenges and problems relating to blockchainBook DescriptionBlockchain applications
... Read more
Perl Testing: A Developer's Notebook

A Developer's Notebook

by Ian Langworth, Chromatic ...

Is there any sexier topic in software development than software testing? That is, besides game programming, 3D graphics, audio, high-performance clustering, cool websites, et cetera? Okay, so software testing is low on the list. And that's unfortunate, because good software testing can increase your productivity, improve your designs, raise your quality, ease your maintenance burdens, and help to ... Read more

$17.29 USD

Is there any sexier topic in software development than software testing? That is, besides game programming, 3D graphics, audio, high-performance clustering, cool websites, et cetera? Okay, so software testing is low on the list. And that's unfortunate, because good software testing can increase your productivity, improve your designs, raise your quality, ease your maintenance burdens, and help to
... Read more
WebSocket

Lightweight Client-Server Communications

by Andrew Lombardi ...

Until recently, creating desktop-like applications in the browser meant using inefficient Ajax or Comet technologies to communicate with the server. With this practical guide, you’ll learn how to use WebSocket, a protocol that enables the client and server to communicate with each other on a single connection simultaneously. No more asynchronous communication or long polling!For developers with a ... Read more

$15.89 USD

Until recently, creating desktop-like applications in the browser meant using inefficient Ajax or Comet technologies to communicate with the server. With this practical guide, you’ll learn how to use WebSocket, a protocol that enables the client and server to communicate with each other on a single connection simultaneously. No more asynchronous communication or long polling!For developers with a
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Etudes for ClojureScript

by J. David Eisenberg ...

A short composition that provides practice material for a particular musical skill is called an étude. In this hands-on book, you’ll find more than 30 études to help you practice ClojureScript skills for specific programming areas, ranging from functions and variables to asynchronous processing. Each of these small projects includes a description of a program that you will compose (write) in ... Read more

$4.99 USD

A short composition that provides practice material for a particular musical skill is called an étude. In this hands-on book, you’ll find more than 30 études to help you practice ClojureScript skills for specific programming areas, ranging from functions and variables to asynchronous processing. Each of these small projects includes a description of a program that you will compose (write) in
... Read more
JavaScript from Zero to Proficiency (Beginner)

JavaScript from Zero to Proficiency, #1

by Patrick Felicia ...

Series Book 1 - JavaScript from Zero to Proficiency
Get Started with JavaScript FastGetting Started with JavaScript can sometimes be tedious and difficult if you don't have an approach that is both simple and detailed.In the past, I have seen how a simple yet detailed approach to teaching JavaScript can make a real difference to student's ability to write confidently and successfully in this scripting language. There is no magic bullet to achieve ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Get Started with JavaScript FastGetting Started with JavaScript can sometimes be tedious and difficult if you don't have an approach that is both simple and detailed.In the past, I have seen how a simple yet detailed approach to teaching JavaScript can make a real difference to student's ability to write confidently and successfully in this scripting language. There is no magic bullet to achieve
... 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

$49.99 USD

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
JavaScript with Promises

Managing Asynchronous Code

by Daniel Parker ...

Asynchronous JavaScript is everywhere, whether you’re using Ajax, AngularJS, Node.js, or WebRTC. This practical guide shows intermediate to advanced JavaScript developers how Promises can help you manage asynchronous code effectively—including the inevitable flood of callbacks as your codebase grows. You’ll learn the inner workings of Promises and ways to avoid difficulties and missteps when using ... Read more

$13.09 USD

Asynchronous JavaScript is everywhere, whether you’re using Ajax, AngularJS, Node.js, or WebRTC. This practical guide shows intermediate to advanced JavaScript developers how Promises can help you manage asynchronous code effectively—including the inevitable flood of callbacks as your codebase grows. You’ll learn the inner workings of Promises and ways to avoid difficulties and missteps when using
... Read more
The Recursive Book of Recursion

Ace the Coding Interview with Python and JavaScript

by Al Sweigart ...

An accessible yet rigorous crash course on recursive programming using Python and JavaScript examples.Recursion has an intimidating reputation: it’s considered to be an advanced computer science topic frequently brought up in coding interviews. But there’s nothing magical about recursion.The Recursive Book of Recursion uses Python and JavaScript examples to teach the basics of recursion, exposing ... Read more

$23.99 USD

An accessible yet rigorous crash course on recursive programming using Python and JavaScript examples.Recursion has an intimidating reputation: it’s considered to be an advanced computer science topic frequently brought up in coding interviews. But there’s nothing magical about recursion.The Recursive Book of Recursion uses Python and JavaScript examples to teach the basics of recursion, exposing
... 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

$23.09 USD

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
Working with Static Sites

Bringing the Power of Simplicity to Modern Sites

by Raymond Camden, Brian Rinaldi ...

Just like vinyl LPs, static sites are making a comeback, evidenced by the wide array of static-site generators now available. This practical book shows you hands-on how to build these simple sites for blogs and other use cases, and how to make them more powerful. In the process, you’ll work with some of today’s more mature and popular static-site generators.Authors Raymond Camden and Brian Rinaldi ... Read more

$24.49 USD

Just like vinyl LPs, static sites are making a comeback, evidenced by the wide array of static-site generators now available. This practical book shows you hands-on how to build these simple sites for blogs and other use cases, and how to make them more powerful. In the process, you’ll work with some of today’s more mature and popular static-site generators.Authors Raymond Camden and Brian Rinaldi
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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

$28.79 USD

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

$36.79 USD

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
Solidity Programming Essentials

A beginner's guide to build smart contracts for Ethereum and blockchain

by Ritesh Modi ...

Learn the most powerful and primary programming language for writing smart contracts and find out how to write, deploy, and test smart contracts in Ethereum. Key FeaturesGet you up and running with Solidity Programming languageBuild Ethereum Smart Contracts with Solidity as your scripting languageLearn to test and deploy the smart contract to your private BlockchainBook DescriptionSolidity is a ... Read more

$27.89 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn the most powerful and primary programming language for writing smart contracts and find out how to write, deploy, and test smart contracts in Ethereum. Key FeaturesGet you up and running with Solidity Programming languageBuild Ethereum Smart Contracts with Solidity as your scripting languageLearn to test and deploy the smart contract to your private BlockchainBook DescriptionSolidity is a
... Read more
Hands-On Full Stack Web Development with Angular 6 and Laravel 5

Become fluent in both frontend and backend web development with Docker, Angular and Laravel

by Fernando Monteiro ...

Build modern, fast, and progressive web applications using modern features of PHP 7 and TypeScriptKey FeaturesExplore the latest features of Angular and Laravel to build applications that are powerful, consistent, and maintainableDevelop modern user interfaces with a reusable component-based architecture using Angular 6 and Bootstrap 4Learn how to build secure backend APIs with LaravelBook ... Read more

$37.79 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Build modern, fast, and progressive web applications using modern features of PHP 7 and TypeScriptKey FeaturesExplore the latest features of Angular and Laravel to build applications that are powerful, consistent, and maintainableDevelop modern user interfaces with a reusable component-based architecture using Angular 6 and Bootstrap 4Learn how to build secure backend APIs with LaravelBook
... Read more
Get Programming with Node.js

by Jonathan Wexler ...

SummaryGet Programming with Node.js teaches you to build web servers using JavaScript and Node. In this engaging tutorial, you'll work through eight complete projects, from writing the code for your first web server to adding live chat to a web app. Your hands will stay on the keyboard as you explore the most important aspects of the Node development process, including security, database ... Read more

$49.99 USD

SummaryGet Programming with Node.js teaches you to build web servers using JavaScript and Node. In this engaging tutorial, you'll work through eight complete projects, from writing the code for your first web server to adding live chat to a web app. Your hands will stay on the keyboard as you explore the most important aspects of the Node development process, including security, database
... Read more
JavaScript: Best Practices to Programming Code with JavaScript

JavaScript Computer Programming, #3

by Charlie Masterson ...

Series Book 3 - JavaScript Computer Programming
Learn how to write effective and efficient JavaScript code for programming success and continue your progress towards JavaScript programming mastery!In this Definitive JavaScript Guide on Best Practices, you're about to discover how to...Code more efficiently for Better Performance and Results!Spot the Common JavaScript Mistakes - From mismatched quotes, bad line breaks, HTML conflicts and more ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn how to write effective and efficient JavaScript code for programming success and continue your progress towards JavaScript programming mastery!In this Definitive JavaScript Guide on Best Practices, you're about to discover how to...Code more efficiently for Better Performance and Results!Spot the Common JavaScript Mistakes - From mismatched quotes, bad line breaks, HTML conflicts and more
... 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

$41.39 USD 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
Mastering React: From Zero to Hero (Step By Step)

by Sin Cos Web ...

Mastering React: From Zero to Hero is a concise yet comprehensive React 18 book, guiding you from beginner to confident developer through 10 practical chapters.What you will learn:First published in 2025, this book teaches React’s core principles by building real-world applications without complex tooling. Across 10 chapters, you’ll master setting up projects, crafting components with JSX, ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Mastering React: From Zero to Hero is a concise yet comprehensive React 18 book, guiding you from beginner to confident developer through 10 practical chapters.What you will learn:First published in 2025, this book teaches React’s core principles by building real-world applications without complex tooling. Across 10 chapters, you’ll master setting up projects, crafting components with JSX,
... Read more
Jython Essentials

Rapid Scripting in Java

by Samuele Pedroni, Noel Rappin ...

Jython is an implementation of the Python programming language written in 100% pure Java, so it runs under any compliant Java Virtual Machine. The secret to Jython's popularity lies in the combination of Java's librariesand tools with Python's rapid development capabilities. With Jython, you can write Python programs that integrate seamlessly with any Java code. And like Python, Jython can be used ... Read more

$20.19 USD

Jython is an implementation of the Python programming language written in 100% pure Java, so it runs under any compliant Java Virtual Machine. The secret to Jython's popularity lies in the combination of Java's librariesand tools with Python's rapid development capabilities. With Jython, you can write Python programs that integrate seamlessly with any Java code. And like Python, Jython can be used
... Read more
HTML, CSS, and JavaScript All in One

Covering HTML5, CSS3, and ES6, Sams Teach Yourself

by Julie Meloni, Jennifer Kyrnin ...

Series series Sams Teach Yourself
Teach Yourself HTML, CSS, and JavaScript All in One combines these three fundamental web development technologies into one clearly written, carefully organized, step-by-step tutorial that expertly guides the beginner through these three interconnected technologies.In just a short time, you can learn how to use HTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and JavaScript together to design, create, and ... Read more

$27.39 USD

Teach Yourself HTML, CSS, and JavaScript All in One combines these three fundamental web development technologies into one clearly written, carefully organized, step-by-step tutorial that expertly guides the beginner through these three interconnected technologies.In just a short time, you can learn how to use HTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and JavaScript together to design, create, and
... Read more
Svelte and Sapper in Action

by Mark Volkmann ...

Svelte and Sapper in Action teaches you to design and build fast, elegant web applications. You’ll start immediately by creating an engaging Travel Packing app as you learn to create Svelte components and develop great UX. You’ll master Svelte’s unique state management model, use Sapper for simplified page routing, and take on modern best practices like code splitting, offline support, and server ... Read more

$49.99 USD

Svelte and Sapper in Action teaches you to design and build fast, elegant web applications. You’ll start immediately by creating an engaging Travel Packing app as you learn to create Svelte components and develop great UX. You’ll master Svelte’s unique state management model, use Sapper for simplified page routing, and take on modern best practices like code splitting, offline support, and server
... Read more
Leap Motion Development Essentials

Leverage the power of Leap Motion to develop and deploy a fully interactive application

by Mischa Spiegelmock ...

Leverage the power of Leap Motion to develop and deploy a fully interactive applicationKey FeaturesComprehensive and thorough coverage of many SDK featuresIntelligent usage of gesture interfacesIn-depth, functional examples of API usage explained in detailBook DescriptionLeap Motion is a company developing advanced motion sensing technology for human‚Äìcomputer interaction. Originally inspired by ... Read more

$22.79 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Leverage the power of Leap Motion to develop and deploy a fully interactive applicationKey FeaturesComprehensive and thorough coverage of many SDK featuresIntelligent usage of gesture interfacesIn-depth, functional examples of API usage explained in detailBook DescriptionLeap Motion is a company developing advanced motion sensing technology for human‚Äìcomputer interaction. Originally inspired by
... Read more
Mastering JavaScript Design Patterns

Write reliable code to create powerful applications by mastering advanced JavaScript design patterns

by Simon Timms ...

Write reliable code to create powerful applications by mastering advanced JavaScript design patternsKey Features\[\*\] Learn how to use tried and true software design methodologies to enhance your JavaScript code\[\*\] Discover robust JavaScript implementations of classic and advanced design patterns\[\*\] Packed with easy-to-follow examples that can be used to create reusable code and extensible ... Read more

$34.19 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Write reliable code to create powerful applications by mastering advanced JavaScript design patternsKey Features\[\*\] Learn how to use tried and true software design methodologies to enhance your JavaScript code\[\*\] Discover robust JavaScript implementations of classic and advanced design patterns\[\*\] Packed with easy-to-follow examples that can be used to create reusable code and extensible
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Node.js Design Patterns

Design and implement production-grade Node.js applications using proven patterns and techniques

by Mario Casciaro, Luciano Mammino ...

Learn proven patterns, techniques, and tricks to take full advantage of the Node.js platform. Master well-known design principles to create applications that are readable, extensible, and that can grow big. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in the PDF format.Key FeaturesLearn how to create solid server-side applications by leveraging the full power of Node.jsUnderstand how ... Read more

$60.29 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn proven patterns, techniques, and tricks to take full advantage of the Node.js platform. Master well-known design principles to create applications that are readable, extensible, and that can grow big. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in the PDF format.Key FeaturesLearn how to create solid server-side applications by leveraging the full power of Node.jsUnderstand how
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