Looking for a reliable way to learn how to program on your own, without being overwhelmed by confusing concepts? "Head First Programming" introduces the core concepts of writing computer programs - variables, decisions, loops, functions, and objects - which apply regardless of the programming language. This book offers concrete examples and exercises in the dynamic and versatile Python language to demonstrate and reinforce these concepts. You can learn the basic tools to start writing the programs that interest you, and get a better understanding of what software can (and cannot) do. When you're finished, you'll have the necessary foundation to learn any programming language or tackle any software project you choose. With a focus on programming concepts, this book teaches you how to: understand the core features of all programming languages, including variables, statements, decisions, loops, expressions, and operators; reuse code with functions; use library code to save time and effort; select the best data structure to manage complex data; write programs that talk to the Web; share your data with other programs; and, write programs that test themselves and help you avoid embarrassing coding errors. We think your time is too valuable to waste struggling with new concepts. Using the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory to craft a multi-sensory learning experience, "Head First Programming" uses a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works, not a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep.

Java is an object oriented language which allows you to create interactive Web pages, or to write applications which will run on any computer. Visual J++ gives you access to the power of Java with all the benefits of a modern visual development environment, for fast programming, and debugging. If you are new to Java or are an existing Java programmer who wants to switch to Visual J++, this book gives you all the essential information you need using lots of examples. Topics covered in this book include: the Java language, polymorphism, inheritance and encapsulation, graphics and animation, handling events, using files, exception handling, abstract windowing toolkit, the Java applet wizard and the resource wizards, debugging, and project management. Essential Visual J++ 6.0 fast is designed for professional developers or students who need to learn the maximum in the minimum time and to develop applications fast.

LCPC'98 Steering and Program Committes for their time and energy in - viewing the submitted papers. Finally, and most importantly, we thank all the authors and participants of the workshop. It is their signi cant research work and their enthusiastic discussions throughout the workshopthat made LCPC'98 a success. May 1999 Siddhartha Chatterjee Program Chair Preface The year 1998 marked the eleventh anniversary of the annual Workshop on Languages and Compilers for Parallel Computing (LCPC), an international - rum for leading research groups to present their current research activities and latest results. The LCPC community is interested in a broad range of te- nologies, with a common goal of developing software systems that enable real applications. Amongthetopicsofinteresttotheworkshoparelanguagefeatures, communication code generation and optimization, communication libraries, d- tributed shared memory libraries, distributed object systems, resource m- agement systems, integration of compiler and runtime systems, irregular and dynamic applications, performance evaluation, and debuggers. LCPC'98 was hosted by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) on 7 - 9 August 1998, at the William and Ida Friday Center on the UNC-CH campus. Fifty people from the United States, Europe, and Asia attended the workshop. The program committee of LCPC'98, with the help of external reviewers, evaluated the submitted papers. Twenty-four papers were selected for formal presentation at the workshop. Each session was followed by an open panel d- cussion centered on the main topic of the particular session.

Java, undoubtedly, has its roots in embedded systems and the Web. Nevertheless, it is a fully functional high-level programming language that can provide users with a wide range of functionality and versatility. This thoroughly cross-reviewed state-of-the-art survey is devoted to the study of the syntax and semantics of Java from a formal-methods point of view. It consists of the following chapters by leading researchers: Formal Grammar for Java; Describing the Semantics of Java and Proving Type Soundness; Proving Java Type Soundness; Machine-Checking the Java Specification: Proving Type-Safety; An Event-Based Structural Operational Semantics of Multi-Threaded Java Dynamic Denotational Semantics of Java; A Programmer's Reduction Semantics for Classes and Mixins; A Formal Specification of Java Virtual Machine Instructions for Objects, Methods and Subroutines; The Operational Semantics of a Java Secure Processor; A Programmer Friendly Modular Definition of the Semantics of Java.

Intended for those who already know the Java language, this book will help programmers get the most out of Javas capabilities. Topics covered include: good Java style for reusable components, using Java beans, the JDBC, optimizing and testing code, using the IFC tools, and the new JFC. It also explores the significant and exciting developments in Java and covers techniques that will be fundamental to programmers developing significant applications in Java.

Description Phoenix is a modern web framework built for the Elixir programming language. Elegant, fault-tolerant, and performant, Phoenix is as easy to use as Rails and as rock-solid as Elixir's Erlang-based foundation. Phoenix in Action builds on your existing web dev skills, teaching you the unique benefits of Phoenix along with just enough Elixir to get the job done. Phoenix in Action is an example-based tutorial that teaches you how to use the Phoenix framework to build production-quality web apps. Following a running example of an online auction site, you'll design and build everything from the core components that drive the app to the real-time user interactions where Phoenix really shines. You'll handle business logic, database interactions, and app designs that take advantage of functional programming as you discover a better way to develop web applications. Key features * Use channels for real-time communication * Learn database interactions with Ecto * Hands-on examples * Step-by-step instructions * Jargon-free Audience Written for web developers familiar with a framework like Rails or ASP.NET. No experience of Elixir or Phoenix required. About the technology Phoenix is a web framework for the Elixir language. Phoenix applications are blazingly fast, and as a developer you'll appreciate the attention to detail in the framework design that makes you superproductive almost immediately. In particular, Phoenix channels provide an easy way to set up and manage real-time communication.

Thanks to improved web browser support and the advent of HTML5, JavaScript now plays a major role in programming high-performance web graphics. This hands-on book shows you how to create rich web applications for big-screen computers and small-screen mobile devices using JavaScript, jQuery, DHTML, and HTML5's Canvas element-without plugins. By following real-world examples, experienced web developers will learn fun and useful approaches to arcade games, DHTML effects, business dashboards, and more. This book provides a gentle learning curve by serving complex subjects in easily digestible pieces, with each topic acting as a foundation for the next. Learn how to take advantage of JavaScript's growing power and speed to build a new generation of user experiences. * Learn the latest HTML5 techniques, including the use of the Canvas element and SVG * Tackle JavaScript optimization and understand how it impacts mobile deployment * Create eye-catching effects by combining old-school DHTML with jQuery * Learn different architectures for real-time arcade games * Explore growing 3D possibilities, such as the use of scaling and perspective * Use JavaScript and Canvas to create applications for the small-screen, such as iPhone * Discover approaches to business-oriented visualization and dashboard graphics

A quick, concise guide to preparing a well-designed, professional web site using HTML. Using solid design principles and the full extent of the new HTML standard, users reading this book will quickly be able to design a professional-looking, easily extensible web site. Essential HTML fast is written to serve as a desktop quick-reference and will thus appeal to both business and home users, as well as students taking a course on HTML and web site design. Its logical structure allows readers to learn HTML stepwise, and to find answers to a specific problem quickly and easily. Topics covered include: how to plan your web site effectively; effective use of hypertext, images, audio and video; layout techniques using tables and list; how to use style sheets, font sizes, plans for mathematical equation mark-up and the integration of CGI scripts, Java and ActiveX. This will be essential reading for all professional developers and students wanting to learn HTML -- fast.

Serviceorientierte Architektur, kurz SOA, das Zauberwort in modernen Unternehmen: Durch SOA hoffen Manager, dass Firmen flexibler, agiler, einfach schneller und unmittelbar auf Kundenwunsche eingehen konnen. Der Autor zeigt v.a. die Auswirkungen der Serviceorientierung auf Softwareentwicklung, Organisation und Prozesse. Denn die Einfuhrung einer SOA hat massive Auswirkungen auf alle Teile eines Unternehmens und seine Wertschopfungskette. Mittelfristig erfordert sie neue Kooperations- und Kommunikationsformen. Plus: die Grenzen von Services aus systemtheoretischer Sicht sowie mogliche Losungen fur sehr grosse Systeme und mobile Anwendungen."

A new edition of a bestseller covers the latest advances in web development

HTML5 and CSS3 are essential tools for creating dynamic websites and boast updates and enhanced features that can make your websites even more effective and unique. This friendly, all-in-one guide covers everything you need to know about each of these technologies and their latest versions so that you can use them together. Building on the bestselling formats of the first two editions, this new edition teaches you the fundamentals of HTML5 and CSS3, and then presents ways for using them with JavaScript, MySQL, and Ajax to create websites that work. Covers using JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, and Ajax in the context of programming dynamic web pages with CSS3 and HTML5Includes self-contained minibooks that review HTML, CSS, design and layout, client-side JavaScript, Ajax and server-side, and putting it all togetherExamines new web development advancements including new technologies and changes to the standards Features a website that contains supporting materials including code and several valuable programs that are useful for web development

"HTML5 and CSS3 All-in-One For Dummies, 3rd Edition" serves as the perfect reference for both web development beginners and seasoned professionals looking to learn more about how to get the most out of the powerful combination of HTML5 and CSS3.

Before use, standard ERP systems such as SAP R/3 need to be customized to meet the concrete requirements of the individual enterprise. This book provides an overview of the process models, methods, and tools offered by SAP and its partners to support this complex and time-consuming process. It begins by characterizing the foundations of the latest ERP systems from both a conceptual and technical viewpoint, whereby the most important components and functions of SAP R/3 are described. The main part of the book then goes on to present the current methods and tools for the R/3 implementation based on newer process models (roadmaps).

Die Schwelle zur Informationsgesellschaft ist nach 30 Jahren Diskussion schon uberschritten, auch wenn weltweit noch uber die Wege dorthin diskutiert wird. Aber anstatt Betrachtungen uber Diskussionszyklen erfordert die Unumkehrbarkeit der Informatisierung in allen Lebensbereichen die klare Analyse der gewachsenen Strukturen in Technik, OEkonomie, Recht und Gesellschaft, um darauf Zukunft konkret zu gestalten. Rund um den Begriff eines "informationellen Vertrauens, das in den letzten Jahrzehnten noch nicht entstanden ist, das aber notwendigerweise und dringend zur Informationsgesellschaft gehoert, beschreiben die Autoren aus Wissenschaft und Praxis aus allen Disziplinen die Ausgestaltung unserer bereits vernetzten Welt. Der Jahres-Reader versteht sich als eine Grundlage einer anstehenden Neuorientierung hin zu einer systematischen und abgestimmten Gestaltung der technischen, wirtschaftlichen und regulativen Organisation kunftiger Infrastrukturen.

Essential JavaBeans fast de-mystifies the terminology, and gets you using the JavaBean components quickly and effectively in your own applications. You can either read the book from start to finish (it shouldn take too long) or you can dip into it for various aspects of JavaBeans as and when you need to. It doesn't attempt to be a complete in-depth guide to every aspect of JavaBeans but it does foc us on all the things you need to know to get on and use JavaBeans - including linking JavaBeans to ActiveX components. You'll learn: how to use the BeanBox, how the Delegation Event Model works, how to create a simple Bean, what types of properties are currently supported by JavaBeans, how to define a BeanInfo object, and lots more. Lots of examples are included and you are encouraged to try them out as you go so that you get a real 'feel' for how JavaBeans work.

Java is a new and exciting object-oriented programming language which is set to transform the world wide web. Java allows users to write applications which can be accessed across different platforms and provides an effective means of building small but powerful programs that enable a huge range of new applications - such as animation, live updating, two-way interactions etc. - to be quickly and easily implemented. As with all the 'Essential Series' books Essential Java Fast provides a highly readable and accessible introduction to the Java programming language allowing the reader to get up and running fast when developing their own programs. Software developers producing software for the Internet, those writing substantial commercial applications in a Windows environment, as well as individuals wanting to produce single versions of an application to run on any platform, should read this book from cover to cover.

Build stylish, slick, and speedy-to-load user interfaces in React without writing custom classes. React Hooks are a new category of functions that help you to manage state, lifecycle and side effects within functional components. React Hooks in Action teaches you to use pre-built hooks like useState, useReducer and useEffect, and to build your own hooks. Your code will be more reusable, require less boilerplate, and you'll instantly be a more effective React developer. About the technology React Hooks promise to make React programmers even more productive. Hooks are a collection of pre-built and custom functions that give you a simpler API for working with key React functionalities. Hooks cleanly encapsulate side effects, make it easier to reuse components between projects, and result in less code overall. These new features represent a fundamental evolution in how the React library functions, so even experienced React developers will want to get up to speed with Hooks. About the book React Hooks in Action shows you how to use Hooks to make your codebase simpler and more reusable, and your applications faster and more responsive. You'll build a resource booking example application chapter by chapter, learning how to develop components with local, shared, and application states. You'll discover different approaches to data fetching, including using Concurrent Mode and Suspense to improve user experience, and explore third party hooks in the evolving React ecosystem. What's inside Create a Redux store and interact with it via Hooks Use code-splitting to improve the responsiveness of your apps Build functional components that can update their own state Manage component side effects Use the React Suspense API to improve the user experience of page and data loading About the reader For front-end web developers experienced with React. About the author John Larsen is the author of Get Programming with JavaScript. He was a mathematics and computing teacher for 25 years. He has an MA in mathematics and an MSc in information technology, and an ongoing interest in educational research. A web developer since 2000, he uses JavaScript end-to-end for server-side and client-side programming.

"Tontechnik fur Mediengestalter" beschreibt nicht nur die Grundlagen von Audiotechniken, sondern vermittelt auch wichtiges Zusatzwissen fur die Gestaltung und Produktionsorganisation. Anschaulich und leicht verstandlich erlautert der Autor die Grundlagen und physikalischen Phanomene, wie Interferenzen oder Raumakustik. Er beschreibt die Arbeitsablaufe so, dass auch Auszubildende und Einsteiger im Produktionsalltag von Anfang an bestehen konnen. Mediengestalter arbeiten mit einer Vielzahl von Menschen zusammen, deren Befindlichkeiten sie berucksichtigen mussen. Deshalb sensibilisiert der Autor seine Leser auch fur das Umfeld einer Produktion."

Dive deep into the latest HTML5 features that really make the language shine--everything from markup semantics to Canvas, web forms, application protocols, and the latest JavaScript APIs.

With more than 100 practical tips and techniques that you can use in your projects right away, the "HTML Cookbook" helps you experience HTML5's versatility firsthand.

Each informative recipe includes a code solution, along with a detailed discussion into why and how it works. And each chapter has an example design to showcase the topics presented. This handy book is perfect for intermediate to advanced web and mobile web developers ready to take advantage of HTML5 immediately, with recipes on the following topics: Basic web syntax Progressive HTML5 markup techniques Geolocation Web forms Canvas Audio and video Microdata Advanced JavaScript APIs

Das Speech Application SDK erm glicht den Aufbau von sprachgest tzten Web-Applikationen innerhalb des .NET-Frameworks.

Im vorliegenden Buch wird die Implementierung entsprechender Programme anhand fundierter und praxisnaher Code-Beispiele dargestellt. Als Werkzeuge werden das .NET Framework 1.1 und das aktuelle SASDK 1.0 zum Einsatz kommen, wobei die einzelnen Komponenten des Visual Studio 2003 ebenso beschrieben werden wie auch SML (Semantic Markup Language) und SALT (Speech Application Language Tags) sowie JScript/JScript.NET und C#. Hierbei soll das Verst ndnis dieser Technologien f r den Aufbau und Einsatz von sprachgest tzten, Web-basierten Applikationen im Vordergrund stehen.

Ferner werden Tipps und Tricks aufgezeigt, die bei der Implementierung unter ASP.NET zu beachten sind. Der Leser sollte nach der Lekt re des Buches in der Lage sein, selbst ndig sprachgesteuerte Web-Applikationen entwickeln zu k nnen.

Building a social web application that attracts and retains regular visitors, and gets them to interact, isn't easy to do. This book walks you through the tough questions you'll face if you're to create a truly effective community site - one that makes visitors feel like they've found a new home on the Web. Whether you're creating a new site from scratch or embracing an existing audience "Building Social Web Applications" helps you and your fellow web developers, designers, and project managers make difficult decisions, such as choosing the appropriate interaction tools for your audience, and building an infrastructure to help the community gel.With this book, you'll learn to: understand who will be drawn to your site, why they'll stay, and who they'll interact with; build the software you need versus plugging in off-the-shelf apps; create visual design that clearly communicates what your site will do; manage the identities of your visitors and determine how to manage their interaction; watch for demand from the community to guide your choice of new functions; and, plan the launch of your site and get the message out. "Building Social Web Applications" includes examples of different application types - member-driven, customer service-driven, contributor-driven, and more - and discusses different business models. If your company's ready to move into the world of social web applications, this book will help you make it a reality.

In this new edition of the best selling title, the author explains the important and relevant XML technologies and their capabilities clearly and succinctly with plenty of real-life projects and useful examples. He outlines the elements of markup--demystifying concepts such as attributes, entities, and namespaces--and provides enough depth and examples to get started. Learning XML is a reliable source for anyone who needs to know XML, but doesn't want to waste time wading through hundreds of web sites or 800 pages of bloated text.

Dienstbasierte Architekturen bilden zunehmend eine attraktive Erganzung zu den klassischen Geschaftsmodellen der Softwarenutzung. Das Buch erlautert die fur webbasierte Dienste relevanten technischen und okonomischen Konzepte. Anschliessend werden unter Zuhilfenahme von empirischen Analysen und Experimenten aktuelle Markttrends und Marktprozesse beschrieben. Dabei gehen die Autoren auch auf die aus dem Konsumguterbereich bekannten Vertrauensprobleme und Informationsasymmetrien ein und erortern deren Konsequenzen fur den Entwurf von erfolgreichen Geschaftsmodellen und Markten. Einschlagige Fallstudien erganzen die Darstellung."

What would you do if you found your own name on a hit list? Seddon addresses this terrifying question in an explosive novel. One of the most exciting, brave and clever books I have ever read. The Hit List is my book of the year. Gillian McAllister, author of How to Disappear This novel kept me guessing to the end. A twisty, intelligent thrill ride. Excellent! Will Dean, author of Black River This meticulously plotted novel will suck you ever deeper into its dark underbelly. Sinister, clever and utterly compelling. Lesley Kara, author of WHO DID YOU TELL? On the anniversary of her husband's accidental death, Marianne seeks comfort in everything Greg left behind. She wears his shirt and cologne, reads their love letters and emails. Soon she's following his footsteps across the web, but her desperation to cling to any trace of him leads her to the dark web. And a hit list with her name on it. To try to save herself from Sam, the assassin hired to kill her, Marianne must first unpick the wicked web in which Greg became tangled. Was Greg trying to protect her or did he want her dead? A gripping and emotional ebook bestseller about a woman who discovers a shocking secret about her late husband that will hook you from the first page 'Smart, twisty and totally compelling.' Jane Fallon 'Dark, twisty, beautifully written and very clever. Loved it!' Claire Douglas A beautifully written book that tackles complex issues on a very personal level. A dark, fast-paced thriller with a hard-hitting emotional impact. Nikki Smith, author of All In Her Head.

Der Jahresreader als Forum fur Analyse und Gestaltung der Informationsgesellschaft vereint in einem interdisziplinaren und transdisziplinaren Dialog herausragende Vertreter aus Wissenschaft und Praxis. Die unterschiedlichen Suchwege werden transparent, die Fragen des Erhalts der Werte im dynamischen Wandel der Netzwelt werden an zentralen Begriffen wie Qualitat oder Offentlichkeit deutlich. Aus okonomischer, regulatorischer, rechtlicher, sozialer, kultureller und medienpolitischer Perspektive gilt das besondere Augenmerk der Gestaltung vertraglicher und nachhaltiger Infrastrukturen mit ihren Techniken, Diensten und Anwendungen, der erforderlichen Regulierung in einem demokratischen und marktwirtschaftlichen Ordnungssystem, sowie dem gesellschaftspolitischen Anspruch gerade des deutschen Innovationsstandorts im europaischen und weltweiten Umfeld, eine Schrittmacherfunktion zu erhalten."

Get moving with Dart, the development platform that helps you build high-performance HTML5 apps for the modern Web. With this guide, you'll take a hands-on tour of the Dart language, libraries, and tools--including its editor and virtual machine--for developing structured, fast, and maintainable web apps that run on both the client and the server.

Written by developer advocates at Google, this updated edition covers Dart 1.0. Google designed Dart to boost performance and help developers work more efficiently. This book shows you how to build everything from simple scripts to complex apps that work well in today's browsers.Build web apps with the object-oriented Dart language, and compile your code to JavaScriptDelve into language features, from optional types and method cascades to named constructorsCreate, launch, and debug web and command-line apps with Dart EditorExplore Dart APIs, including dart: core, dart: html, dart: io, dart: convert, and dart: mirrorsUse tools such as Dartium, the Chromium-based browser that can run Dart apps nativelyWalk through Dartiverse Search, a client-server app that combines useful and fun language and API features