The database has two important roles: 1. Serve the data—databases are commonly referred to as data servers; 2. Protect the data. Yes that’s right, the database is there to serve and protect. Database security features are vast and complex. While the complexity can afford us many ways to provide a robust...

Solving puzzles demands a mindset that starts with a vulnerable openness followed by a rigorous drive to find a solution. Whether you're preparing for a programming job interview or just like a challenge, this book takes you on a tour of problem-solving techniques so you can dramatically improve your skills. You'll learn how to conquer simple...

• See how many of jQuery's methods and properties are used in real situations. Covers jQuery 1.9.
• Learn to build jQuery from source files, write jQuery plugins, and use jQuery UI...

Projec t manageme nt has been around for centuries. After all, how do you think the Pyramids were built? Organizations have come to recognize that a lot of the work they do is project-oriented. And when they realize that good project management can save both time and money, that’s about the time that people like you receive the...

From Techie to Boss teaches technical people who are making or mulling the transition from team player to team leader all the management techniques and soft leadership skills they never needed before--but need now, pronto.

Veteran team lead and project manager Scott Cromar lays...