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Catastrophe Disentanglement: Getting Software Projects Back on Track
Author E. M. Bennatan
“There are many books available on software risks and software failures. There are very few books that provide step-by-step information on getting troubled software projects back on track. This book provides detailed guidelines for software project recovery. Some of....
Release Date 2006/04 -
Java™ Puzzlers: Traps, Pitfalls, and Corner Cases
Author Neal Gafter , Joshua Bloch
"Every programming language has its quirks. This lively book reveals oddities of the Java programming language through entertaining and thought-provoking programming puzzles."--Guy Steele, Sun Fellow and coauthor of The Java™ Language Specification"I laughed, I crie....
Release Date 2005/06 -
Author Paul Martz
OpenGL opens the door to the world of high-quality, high-performance 3D computer graphics. The preferred application programming interface for developing 3D applications, OpenGL is widely used in video game development, visualization and simulation, CAD, virtual rea....
Release Date 2006/02 -
.NET Internationalization: The Developer’s Guide to Building Global Windows and Web Applications
Author Guy Smith-Ferrier
As business becomes more and more global, software developers increasingly need to make applications multi-lingual and culturally aware. The .NET Framework may well have the most comprehensive support for internationalization and globalization of any development pla....
Release Date 2006/08 -
Pro Tools 7 for Macintosh and Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide
Author Steven Roback
Need to learn Pro Tools fast? Try a Visual QuickStart! This best-selling reference’s visual format and step-by-step, task-based instructions will have you up and running with the industry-standard digital audio production software in no time. In this completely upda....
Release Date 2006/12 -
THE Java™ Programming Language, Fourth Edition
Author James Gosling , Ken Arnold , David Holmes
Direct from the creators of the Java™ programming language, the completely revised fourth edition of The Java™ Programming Language is an indispensable resource for novice and advanced programmers alike.Developers around the world have used previous editions to quic....
Release Date 2005/08 -
C++ Programming: Visual QuickStart Guide
Author Andreas Signer , Larry Ullman
What do Adobe, Microsoft, Amazon.com, and Google have in common? They all use C++ to develop products and provide services! As one of the world’s most popular programming languages, C++ opens up a world of possibilities—if you’re willing to learn it! This guide make....
Release Date 2005/12 -
Software Security: Building Security In
Author Gary McGraw
"When it comes to software security, the devil is in the details. This book tackles the details." --Bruce Schneier, CTO and founder, Counterpane, and author of Beyond Fear and Secrets and Lies"McGraw's book shows you how to make the 'culture of security' part of....
Release Date 2006/01 -
Author Kevin A. Lee
Optimize your entire Java build and release process with ClearCase®, Ant, and CruiseControlBetter builds mean better software. Effective, regular build processes accelerate development and improve quality, helping you identify small problems early, before they grow ....
Release Date 2006/05 -
QuarkXPress 7 for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide
Author Peter Lourekas , Elaine Weinmann
This handy Visual QuickStart Guide offers the quickest way to begin working with QuarkXPress 7, including all the new graphic effects, Job Jackets, expanded output options, and other great workflow enhancements. In these pages, best-selling authors and veteran educa....
Release Date 2006/12 -
Avid Liquid 7 for Windows: Visual QuickPro Guide
Author Paul Ekert
Need to master Avid Liquid 7 fast? Try a Visual QuickPro! This best-selling reference’s visual format and step-by-step, task-based instructions will have you up and running with this popular editing software in no time. In this completely updated edition of our best....
Release Date 2005/12 -
Essential Windows Presentation Foundation
Author Chris Anderson
“Chris Anderson was one of the chief architects of the next-generation GUI stack, the Windows Presentation Framework (WPF), which is the subject of this book. Chris’s insights shine a light from the internals of WPF to those standing at the entrance, guiding you th....
Release Date 2007/04 -
Eclipse Web Tools Platform: Developing Java™ Web Applications
Author Arthur Ryman , Lawrence Mandel , Naci Dai
Discover WTP, the New End-to-End Toolset for Java-Based Web DevelopmentThe Eclipse Web Tools Platform (WTP) seamlessly integrates all the tools today’s Java Web developer needs. WTP is both an unprecedented Open Source resource for working developers and a powerful ....
Release Date 2007/05 -
Author Tim Patrick
“I have never reviewed a book I enjoyed as much as this one. Excellent coverage, perfect for the intended audience. Concise, clear, accurate descriptions. This is a winner.” –Ken Getz, MCW Technologies, LLCMaster Visual Basic 2005 by Building a Complete, Produ....
Release Date 2006/11 -
Designing Forms for Microsoft Office InfoPath and Forms Services 2007
Author Hagen Green , Scott Roberts
"Microsoft Office InfoPath represents a revolutionary leap in XML technologies and a new paradigm for gathering business-critical information. I am delighted that Scott Roberts and Hagen Green, two distinguished members of the InfoPath product team, decided to share....
Release Date 2007/02 -
Visual Studio Tools for Office: Using Visual Basic 2005 with Excel, Word, Outlook, and InfoPath
Author Eric Lippert , Eric Carter
“With the application development community so focused on the Smart Client revolution, a book that covers VSTO from A to Z is both important and necessary. This book lives up to big expectations. It is thorough, has tons of example code, and covers Office programmi....
Release Date 2006/04 -
The C++ Standard Library Extensions A Tutorial and Reference
Author Pete Becker
"TR1 roughly doubles the size of the C++ standard library, and it introduces many new facilities and even new kinds of library components. TR1 has some classes, for example, where some nested types may or may not exist depending on the template arguments. To program....
Release Date 2006/07 -
Author Dave Sussman , Alex Homer
“This book is a phenomenal start for someone new to ASP.NET, as well as a complete guide to the new features of version 2.0 for programmers familiar with an earlier version. The beginning chapters detail concepts using a hypothetical company, examining the myriad s....
Release Date 2006/06 -
Core Internet Application Development with ASP.NET 2.0
Author Randy Connolly
The Comprehensive Guide to ASP.NET 2.0 for Experienced DevelopersASP.NET 2.0 represents a true breakthrough in Web development technology and delivers unprecedented power, flexibility, and efficiency. If you’re an experienced programmer who wants to build production....
Release Date 2007/02 -
Author Marcel Gagné
Stop paying for Windows software! There are free alternatives that are just as good . . . even better!In Moving to Free Software, world-renowned open source software expert Marcel Gagne tours the little-known world of free Windows software, uncovering today's best ....
Release Date 2006/12 -
Advanced ActionScript 3 with Design Patterns
Author Joey Lott , Danny Patterson
Today's ActionScript-based applications require increasingly sophisticated architectures and code. This book aids intermediate and advanced ActionScript developers in learning how to plan and build applications more effectively. You'll learn how to apply design p....
Release Date 2006/11 -
Eclipse: Building Commercial-Quality Plug-ins, Second Edition
Author Dan Rubel , Eric Clayberg
A new edition of this title is available, ISBN-10: 0321553462 ISBN-13: 9780321553461"I'm often asked, 'What are the best books about Eclipse?' Number one on my list, every time, is Eclipse: Building Commercial-Quality Plug-ins. I find it to be the clearest and mo....
Release Date 2006/03 -
Microsoft Windows Vista: Visual QuickStart Guide
Author Chris Fehily
This fast-paced, no-fluff book teaches you the basics of Microsoft Windows Vista and includes tips, shortcuts, and workarounds for Windows veterans as well as new users, whether you're using the Home, Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate edition of Vista. You'll find....
Release Date 2006/12 -
Implementing Lean Software Development: From Concept to Cash
Author Tom Poppendieck , Mary Poppendieck
"This remarkable book combines practical advice, ready-to-use techniques, anda deep understanding of why this is the right way to develop software. I haveseen software teams transformed by the ideas in this book."--Mike Cohn, author of Agile Estimating and Planning"....
Release Date 2006/09 -
.Mac with iWeb, Second Edition: Visual QuickStart Guide
Author David Reynolds
Need to learn what’s new in .Mac fast? Try a Visual QuickStart! This best-selling reference’s visual format and step-by-step, task-based instructions will have you up and running with .Mac in no time. In this completely updated edition of our best-selling guide to .....
Release Date 2006/07 -
Secrets of the PlayStation Portable
Author Joel Durham Jr.
With over 13 million shipped, the Sony PlayStation Portable, or PSP, is one of the fastest selling game consoles in history. In this essential guide, gaming expert Joel Durham, Jr. shows readers how to get the most out of this revolutionary handheld game console. Af....
Release Date 2006/08 -
Author Jacob Harris
Rubyisms is an examination of how the style of Ruby informs the design of Rails. In particular, it looks at a few specific examples of how Rails' internal code is implemented in Ruby to instruct about Ruby's design principles. The main goal is simply aesthetic app....
Release Date 2006/07 -
Mongrel: Serving, Deploying, and Extending Your Ruby Applications
Author Zed Shaw , Matt Pelletier
This short cut is an introduction and guide to Mongrel, a fast, versatile RubyWeb server. If you build or manage Web applications, this will be a usefulreference as you set up and use Mongrel in your development and productionenvironments, as well as a handbook for ....
Release Date 2006/10 -
Rails Plugins: Extending Rails Beyond the Core
Author James Adam
One of the most powerful aspects of the Rails framework is the ability to extend and override it within your own applications. This is achieved through the Rails plugin mechanism, which provides an avenue for Rails developers to add powerful new features to their ap....
Release Date 2006/09 -
Author Carol A. Wellington
A Practical Framework for Gaining Agility’s Benefits Without the RiskAgile methodologies, such as XP, Scrum, Crystal, and Lean Software Development enable development organizations to deliver higher-quality software far more rapidly. However, for the “non-agile” dev....
Release Date 2006/07