Computer Programming Books

Bestselling authors Scott Kelby and Terry White take on the iPhone 4S in this new edition of THE indispensable iPhone guide. Updated to cover the key new features of the iPhone 4S including the new camera with all new optics, Full 1080p video, and Siri, an intelligent assistant and more. ...

Covers of all aspects of multiplayer game development and virtual world development - The demand for multiplayer game developments has exploded in the past year to become a billion dollar industry - Author is a top virtual world developer using Flash ActionScript - A rare look at development in this...

Are you a programmer looking for a new challenge? Does the thought of building your very own iPhone app make your heart race and your pulse quicken? If so, Beginning iPhone 3 Development: Exploring the iPhone SDK is just the book for you. Updated and revised for iPhone SDK 3, many of the discussions...

It's been known for years that usability testing can dramatically improve products. But with a typical price tag of $5,000 to $10,000 for a usability consultant to conduct each round of tests, it rarely happens. In this how-to companion to Don't Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usabilit...

Take your coding skills to the next level with this extensive guide to Objective–C, the native programming language for developing sophisticated software applications for Mac OS X. Objective–C is a powerful, object–oriented extension of C, making this book the perfect follow–...

Considered a classic by an entire generation of Mac programmers, this popular guide has been completely updated for Mac OS X. Don’t know anything about programming? No problem! Acclaimed author Dave Mark starts out with the basics and takes you through a complete course in programming C using ...

The fastest, easiest, most comprehensive way to learn Adobe Illustrator CS4 Adobe Illustrator CS4 Classroom in a Book contains 15 lessons. The book covers the basics of learning Illustrator and provides countless tips and techniques to help you become more productive with the program. You can follow...

Tired of reading HTML books that only make sense after you're an expert? Then it's about time you picked up "Head First HTML with CSS & XHTML" and really learned HTML. You want to learn HTML so you can finally create those Web pages you've always wanted, so you can communicate more eff...

Even bad code can function. But if code isn't clean, it can bring a development organization to its knees. Every year, countless hours and significant resources are lost because of poorly written code. But it doesn't have to be that way. Noted software expert Robert C. Martin presents a revolutionar...

Stop guessing, start testing, and enjoy greater success with your website. If you're looking for more leads, sales, and profit from your website, then look no further than this expert guide to Google's free A/B and multivariate website testing tool, Google Website Optimizer. Recognized online market...

Put everything you need to know about HTML and XHTML at your fingertips. For nearly a decade, hundreds of thousands of web developers have turned to "HTML and XHTML: The Definitive Guide" to master standards-based web development. Truly a definitive guide, the book combines a unique balanc...

Straight from the programming trenches, The Pragmatic Programmer cuts through the increasing specialization and technicalities of modern software development to examine the core process--taking a requirement and producing working, maintainable code that delights its users. It covers topics ranging f...

It just may be impossible to exhaust the creative potential of LEGO bricks. With an active imagination as your guide, there are endless possibilities-provided you follow the LEGO Company's official (and sensible) rules. This means no cutting or tampering with bricks, creating models that shoot unapp...

Provides practical insight into the world of software testing and quality assurance.; Many software testers have no formal training and therefore turn to other resources for insight into best practices.; Most large software companies are so committed to quality they have one or more testers for each...

Put everthing you need to know about HTML at your fingertips. Truly a definitive guide, this book covers HTML in detail, explaining how each element works and how it interacts with other elements. You'll find hundreds of examples that show you how to create effective web pages, and how to master adv...

Create your own toys, remote controllers, alarms, detectors, robots, and many other projects with the Arduino device. This simple microcontroller board lets artists and designers build a variety of amazing objects and prototypes that interact with the physical world. With this cookbook you can dive ...

Learn ActionScript 3.0 the fun way, by creating 16 great games: real, robust games - not just "web toys"! * Highly-rated ActionScript tutorial, now with seven new 3D and card games! * Code and techniques easily adaptable to training, advertising, and more * For Flash artists learning ActionScript, F...

The Definitive Guide for Java Programmers In this international bestseller, top-selling programming author Herbert Schildt shows you everything you need to develop, compile, debug, and run Java programs. The book has been updated to cover the latest version of the world's number-one programming lang...

Attractive boxed set includes three core web technology pocket guides: The HTML Pocket Guide; The CSS Pocket Guide; and The JavaScript Pocket Guide. The Web Design Pocket Guide boxed set is for both beginning users, who want a brief introduction to core web technologies, and more advanced users, ...

Learn Dreamweaver in just 24 lessons of one hour or less; freshened and reorganized for easier learning, and fully updated * An easy-to-read, well-organized introduction to Dreamweaver development for Dreamweaver beginners and upgraders alike: no programming experience needed * Full-color, wide-trim...

The team that brought you the bestselling Beginning iPhone 3 Development is back again, and this time they're offering the best coverage of Apple's new SDK 4 available anywhere. You'll see all of the new the technologies available with SDK 4-including multitasking, iAd, Game Center, and countless ne...

While it seems that everyone is writing applications for Apple s iPhone and touch devices, how do they all do it? The best way is to learn Objective-C, the language of both the iPhone OS and Mac OS X. But where to begin? Right here, even if you ve never programmed before! Objective-C for Absolute Be...

So you've got an idea for an iPhone app - along with everyone else on the planet. Set your app apart with elegant design, efficient usability, and a healthy dollop of personality. "Best iPhone App Design" takes you from concept to polished interface design with plain-spoken principles and ...

The Third Edition of Data Abstraction and Problem Solving with Java: Walls and Mirrors employs the analogies of Walls (data abstraction) and Mirrors (recursion) to teach Java programming design solutions, in a way that beginning students find accessible. The book has a student-friendly pedagogical a...

The updated edition on all the latest features and capabilities of ActionScript 3.0 and Flash Player 10. ActionScript is a popular programming language used primarily for the development of Web sites and software. This update to the successful previous version introduces you to all the exciting new ...

Create exciting, interactive 3D apps for the iPhone and iPod Touch. What a combination - using free, open-source Blender software and the SI02 game engine to create very cool 3D characters and games for the very hot devices of the moment, the iPhone and iPod Touch. Whether you're coming to this as a...

The number one bestselling programming book is back with updated and expanded coverage of the newest release of "WoW!" "World of Warcraft (WoW)" is currently the world's largest massively multiplayer online role-playing game. The newest release, "Wrath of the Lich King,"...

The Essential Guide to Flash Games is a unique tool for Flash game developers. Rather than focusing on a bunch of low-level how-to material, this book dives straight into building games. The book is divided into specific game genre projects, covering everything from old classics such as a Missile Co...

The go-to guide for professional Web developers--fully updated for the latest CSS and XHTML standardsThe fifth edition of this comprehensive resource on client side Web page creation provides full coverage of XHTML 1.0, 1.1, and the emerging HTML 5 standard; CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) 2.1; and bro...

Apply best practices for automating system administration with Windows PowerShell 2.0 and optimize your operational efficiency and results. This guide captures the field-tested tips, real-world lessons, and candid advice of practitioners across the range of business and technical scenarios and acros...

With Beginning C: From Novice to Professional, Fourth Edition, youll come to understand the fundamentals of the C language and learn how to program. All you need is this book and any one of the widely available free or commercial C or C++ compilersand youll soon be writing real C programs. Youll lea...

Using XNA Game Studio 3.0, any programmer can master the art of game development and begin selling games to millions of Xbox 360 users worldwide. Now, there's a practical, comprehensive guide to game development with Microsoft's powerful new XNA Game Studio 3.0 and the entire XNA Framework. In Micro...

In this title: together we'll journey together through bits of cognitive and neuroscience, learning and behavioral theory; you'll discover some surprising aspects of how our brains work; and, see how you can beat the system to improve your own learning and thinking skills. In this book you'll learn ...

The revised edition of the classic Core Javaa , Volume II--Advanced Features, covers advanced user-interface programming and the enterprise features of the Java SE 6 platform. Like Volume I (which covers the core language and library features), this volume has been updated for Java SE 6 and new cov...

Are you looking for a deeper understanding of the Java(t) programming language so that you can write code that is clearer, more correct, more robust, and more reusable? Look no further! Effective Java(t), Second Edition, brings together seventy-eight indispensable programmer's rules of thumb: workin...

Learning a complex new language is no easy task especially when it s an object-oriented computer programming language like Java. You might think the problem is your brain. It seems to have a mind of its own, a mind that doesn't always want to take in the dry, technical stuff you're forced to study. ...

Even if you have no programming experience, you'll learn to create dynamic, interactive Web pages with help from this easy-to-use, self-teaching guide. Author and programming instructor Jim Keogh covers the basics of this leading Web development language and explains how to write cross-browser JavaS...

Visual Basic 6 Complete is a one-of-a-kind computer book-valuable both for its broad content and its low price. This book contains the essentials you need to know about programming with Visual Basic and VBA, for use in building Windows applications, scripting, and extending and integrating Office ap...

There are other books about creating video games out there. Sure, they cover the basics. But The Ultimate Guide to Video Game Writing and Design goes way beyond the basics. The authors, top game designers, focus on creating games that are an involving, emotional experience for the gamer. Topics ...

Anyone with moderate Macromedia Flash experience who is looking to acquire or improve their understanding of ActionScript will find this book a valuable resource. This edition has been updated for the just-announced Macromedia Flash MX, and a completely new game has been added to each of the game pr...