Written by the author of the bestselling Learn C on the Macintosh, this self-teaching book/disk package gently leads the reader through a comprehensive tutorial in programming fundamentals and C++ language basics. Readers learn how to write, edit, compile, and run their first C++ programs on the Macintosh.
Identify the high level steps such as verifying user input, using command lines and conditional statements in creating and executing simple shell scripts
Create and edit dynamic shell scripts to manage complex and repetitive tasks
Learn only the essential aspects of Python without cluttering up your mind with features you may never use. This compact book is not a "best way to write code" type of book; rather, the author goes over his most-used functions, which are all you need to know as a beginner and some way beyond.
If you're a working Oracle DBA, here's the Oracle SQL reference you've been searching for—simple, straightforward, and incredibly easy to use! There's no faster way to discover the exact syntax you need...refresh your memory about that option you haven't used lately...find the name of that view you know exists...start using...
Managed DirectX was released with the latest version of the core DirectX libraries in DirectX9. It enables developers using the new .NET languages (i.e. C#, VB.NET, etc.) to develop rich multimedia applications with DirectX. Unfortunately the Managed DirectX runtime was released without adequate documentation, and developers are having a hard time...
Today, various m-commerce applications are increasingly enhancing enterprises' abilities to offer mobile services that are easily accessed by a mobile device anytime and anywhere. With the unique advantages of emerging mobile communications and wireless technologies, m-commerce applications are generally used to fulfill some tasks that are not...
Welcome! The book you hold in your hands is a comprehensive guide and roadmap to the security infrastructure of the Microsoft .NET Framework. The .NET Framework is Microsoft's new cross-language development environment for building rich client applications and XML Web Services. One of the key features of the .NET Framework is a robust security...
One of Java's most striking claims is that it provides a secure programming environment. Yet despite endless discussion, few people understand precisely what Java's claims mean and how it backs up those claims. If you're a developer, network administrator or anyone else who must understand or work with Java's security mechanisms, Java Security is...
Detailed Coverage of Active Directory for Windows Server 2008, 2003, 2003 R2, and 2000
If you are responsible for the day-to-day operations of Active Directory, you need this book. From Windows Server 2000 up through the new features available in Windows Server 2008, this comprehensive guide gives you the practical...
Get a thorough introduction to ADO.NET Entity Framework 4 -- Microsoft's core framework for modeling and interacting with data in .NET applications. The second edition of this acclaimed guide provides a hands-on tour of the framework latest version in Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4. Not only will you learn how to use EF4...
I am not an expert. I have never claimed to be an expert at anything (at least not
seriously done so), least of all an expert in digital forensic analysis of Windows
systems. I am simply someone who has found an interest in my chosen field of
employment, and a passion to dig deeper. I enjoy delving into and extending the...
All of today’s mainstream database products support the Sql language, and relational theory is what Sql is supposed to be based on. But are those products truly relational? Sadly, the answer is no. This book shows you what a real relational product would be like, and how and why it would be so much better than what’s...