When Android was first introduced by Google and the Open Handset Alliance, my first thought was of how awesome it would be to have a free open-source application environment for the growing smart phone revolution. The harsh reality hit when I tried to apply my rusty programming skills to the Java and Android software development kit (SDK)....

Learn how to deliver richer, more interactive web experiences to your users using ASP.NET "Atlas," Microsoft's new framework for building Ajax-savvy web sites. Web developers of all persuasions have embraced the Ajax suite of technologies (Javascript, HTTP, XML and more) as a way to implement pages that are faster,...

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Magento is the world's most evolved e-commerce solution. It runs on the Apache/MySQL/PHP platform. From one installation, you can control multiple storefronts, all sharing customer and product information. Magento's templates and themes enable you to customize the look and feel of your store, even optimizing it for mobile phones. Extensions...

Advance your expertise with ASP.NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1—and build dynamic Web solutions that can run across multiple browsers and mobile devices. This guide expertly balances coverage of ASP.NET infrastructure with practical, hands-on examples you can modify for your own Web applications and services. As you examine...

Portlet development traditionally has been difficult and time-consuming, requiring costly resources and specialized expertise in multiple technologies. IBM^®...

As the ultimate entertainment and media device, the iPad is ever evolving. This visual guide gets you up to date on all the latest information for accessing and downloading books, apps, music, and video content as well as sending photos and emails,...