Most security professionals don't have the words "security" or "hacker" in their job title. Instead, as a developer or admin you often have to fit in security alongside your official responsibilities - building and maintaining computer systems. Implement the basics of good security now, and...
Explore functional programming and discover new ways of thinking about code. You know you need to master functional programming, but learning one functional language is only the start. In this book, through articles drawn from PragPub magazine and articles written specifically for this book, you'll explore functional...
The best modern JavaScript is simple, readable, and predictable. Learn to write modern JavaScript not by memorizing a list of new syntax, but with practical examples of how syntax changes can make code more expressive. Starting from variable declarations that communicate intention clearly, see how modern principles can improve all...
Behind every programming language lies a vision of how programs should be built. The vision behind Clojure is of a radically simple language framework holding together a sophisticated collection of programming features. Learning Clojure involves much more than just learning the mechanics of the language. To really get...
It's now easier to learn to write your own computer software than it has ever been before. Now everyone can learn to write programs for themselves--no previous experience is necessary. Chris Pine takes a thorough, but light-hearted approach that teaches you how to program with a minimum of fuss or bother. Starting with small, simple one-line...
Conventional wisdom dictates that Vim has a steep learning curve. I think
most Vim users would disagree. Sure, there’s an initial hump, but once you
run through vimtutor and learn the basics of what to put in your vimrc, you
reach a point where you can actually get work done—a sort of hobbled...
If you stop and think about it, programming knowledge is nearly useless by itself. What exactly are you going to create with all that expert programming skill, if it’s all you have? The world needs only so many text editors.
What makes the craft interesting is how we apply it. Combine programming prowess with...
This is a book about developing effective web applications. We’re not going to dance around this issue. Underneath everything else, this book is about XHTML, JavaScript, CSS, and standards that have been around for almost a decade now. Not only do we admit this truth, we embrace it. Just because these standards have been...
See how to mine the experience of your software development team continually throughout the life of the project. The tools and recipes in this book will help you uncover and solve hidden (and not-so-hidden) problems with your technology, your methodology, and those difficult "people" issues on your team.
Interface-Oriented Design explores how you can develop software with interfaces that interact with each other. We’ll look at techniques for breaking down solutions into these interacting interfaces and then for determining appropriate implementations for these interfaces to create well-structured...
Rails is large, powerful, and new. How do you use it effectively? How do you harness the power? And, most important, how do you get high quality, real-world applications written?
From the latest Ajax effects to time-saving automation tips for your development process, Rails Recipes will show you how the...
This book covers the theory behind version control and how it can help developers become more efficient, work better as a team, and keep on top of software complexity. All projects need version control: it's the lifeblood of any project's infrastructure, yet half of all project teams in the U.S. don't use any version control at all. Many others...
