Jumat, 25 Januari 2013

Wow! eBook: C# 5 First Look - 5 new eBooks


Wow! eBook: C# 5 First Look - 5 new eBooks

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C# 5 First Look

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 01:52 AM PST

C# 5 First Look

Book Description

# is a wonderfully expressive and powerful language that lets you focus on your application rather than low level boilerplate. Over the last decade, the # compiler has evolved to include many features from dynamic and functional languages, all while remaining statically typed. Most recently, it also tackles the proliferation of concurrent hardware with new asynchronous features

# 5 First Look” will help you get up to speed on the latest version of the language. You will learn the underlying principles of the design by exploring its evolution, then look at the asynchronous and concurrent facilities of the Task Parallel Framework, and the new async and await keywords. The book also takes you through the of real-world applications for , ASP.NET, and MacOS, using the Mono Framework.

“C# 5 First Look” will help you get up to speed on the latest version of C#. After setting up your environment, you will go on a tour of all features of the language, including: the Task Parallel Framework, Dynamic Language Runtime, TPL Data Flow, and finally asynchronous programming with async and await.

“C# 5 First Look” will help you get up to speed on the latest version of C#. We will discuss the tools you need to get started, including and MonoDevelop. Once set up, we look at the highlights of the language’s evolution over every version and discuss how the framework’s design and language features contribute to the high productivity you experience as a C# programmer. Next we check out the asynchronous and concurrent programming features of the language, which help you write fast and responsive applications. Finally, the book presents and explains three fully featured pieces of software that demonstrate writing applications for the , the , and MacOS with the Mono Framework.

“C# 5 First Look” is a look at the evolution of C#. You will learn how to write great apps on all platforms using modern C# language features. Whether you are targeting the desktop, mobile, or , C# 5 First Look has you covered.

What you will learn from this book

  • Getting your environment set up with or MonoDevelop.
  • Learn about the evolution of C# since its introduction in 2000.
  • Talk about Language Integrated Queries (), and the Dynamic Language Runtime ().
  • Explore concurrent programming with the Task Parallel Framework (TPL).
  • Discuss asynchrony in the latest version using async and await.
  • Deploy applications on the .
  • Build a ASP.Net web app using SignalR and 5.
  • Target different platforms such as the MacOS with the Mono Framework.

Approach
This will be a mix of concept introduction and examples, and with each new feature and enhancement we will give an example to the readers. C# 5 First Look will provide a gist of C# 5 to the readers.

Who this book is for
“C# 5 First Look” is for developers who want to learn about the latest version of C#. It is assumed that you have basic programming knowledge. Experience with prior versions of C# or the Framework would be helpful, but not mandatory.

Book Details

  • Paperback: 138 pages
  • Publisher: Packt Publishing (December 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1849686769
  • ISBN-13: 978-1849686761
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Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Services

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 01:48 AM PST

Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Services

Book Description

Because an system like 2012 plays a central role in an organization, there will always be the need to integrate it with other applications. In many cases, services are the preferred way of doing this, and 2012 is now more flexible than ever when it comes to the creation and use of these services. Understanding these services will help you identify where they can be used, and do so effectively.

“Microsoft 2012 Services” is a hands-on guide that provides you with all the knowledge you will need to implement services with Microsoft 2012. The step-by-step examples will walk you through many of the tasks that you need to perform frequently when creating and using services.

“Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Services” provides detailed and practical examples for creating and using services that will make it a resource you will consult many times during your implementations.

This book helps you to identify situations where services can be used for your implementations. By providing step-by-step instructions for many of the common tasks, you will gain practical know-how on to get the job done.

Easy to follow instructions are provided for all types of services you will encounter. You will learn how to create document services using the AIF Document Service Wizard and how to use to create custom services. You will also learn how to deploy services and services and how you can consume them in both and . The services are also put to use in the SysOperation framework, which uses services to run logic and is the new way to create batch processes in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012.

What you will learn from this book

  • Processing logic synchronously and asynchronously.
  • Using the AIF Document Service Wizard.
  • Creating custom services in .
  • Configuring enhanced integration ports.
  • Deploying services using a variety of protocols.
  • Consuming your services in .
  • Using system services in your applications.
  • Using the SysOperation framework to create batch processes.

Approach
It’s a tutorial guide that provides all the knowledge needed to implement services with Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012.

Who this book is written for
This book is aimed at Dynamics AX developers, both new and experienced with services and Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012. A basic understanding of and X++ is assumed, but the step-by-step instructions are easy to follow even for beginners. Some examples use #.NET, so experience with is a plus but not a must.

Book Details

  • Paperback: 196 pages
  • Publisher: Packt Publishing (December 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1849687544
  • ISBN-13: 978-1849687546
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Creating Games with cocos2d for iPhone 2

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 01:44 AM PST

Creating Games with cocos2d for iPhone 2

Book Description

for is a simple (but powerful) framework that makes it easy to create games for the . There are thousands of games in the already using . Game has never been this approachable and easy to get started.

“Creating Games with cocos2d for iPhone 2″ takes you through the entire process of and building nine complete games for the iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad using cocos2d 2.0. The projects start simply and gradually increase in complexity, building on the lessons learned in previous chapters. Good design practices are emphasized throughout.

From a simple match game to an endless runner, you will learn how to build a wide variety of game styles.

You will learn how to implement , actions, create "artificial randomness", use the engine, create tile maps, and even use to play between two devices.

“Creating games with cocos2d for iPhone 2″ will take your game building skills to the next level.

What you will learn from this book

  • Control sprites with touch, joysticks, and tilt controls.
  • Use sprite sheets, particles, and plists effectively.
  • Learn multiple approaches to solve common challenges.
  • Integrate cocos2d with the engine.
  • Use third-party programs for joystick control, tile maps, and more.
  • Implement to play across multiple devices.
  • Learn game-specific A.I. design methodologies.

Approach
There are nine complete games with increasing complexity built in this book. The process of game building is well-illustrated with screenshots and explained code.

Who this book is written for
This book is aimed at readers with an understanding of Objective- and some familiarity with the cocos2d for iPhone 2.0 framework.

Book Details

  • Paperback: 388 pages
  • Publisher: Packt Publishing (December 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1849519005
  • ISBN-13: 978-1849519007
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Learning Modernizr

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 01:41 AM PST

Learning Modernizr

Book Description

Modern browsers support a whole range of new 5 and 3 features that make development fun. But supporting old browsers can make a developer’s life difficult. With 5 , you can check for features and deliver a design around them that is not only backward, but also forward compatible.

“Learning ” will guide you step by step through the process of converting to a feature rich 3 experience using the Modernizr feature detection library. With this book, you can take an image-based design and gradually convert it to be 100 percent based using Modernizr to detect feature support.

You will also learn how to implement the bulk of today's leading features not limited to animations, text shadow, content generation, and more. You will also learn to change the page using queries to determine the dimensions of the page and alter the content accordingly as well as 5 features such as localstorage so you can save content to the .

You will learn everything you need to know in order to design progressively using feature detection. Prepare your design to not just handle legacy browsers, but additionally for the standard features you know will be added into subsequent versions of the .

What you will learn from this book

  • Perform feature detection with the Modernizr library.
  • Use HTML classes to alter the look of the page based on features found.
  • Check for features using JavaScript
  • Explore how feature detection differs from User Agent Detection.
  • The difference between blocking versus nonblocking scripts .
  • Create various backgrounds using multiple backgrounds and gradients.
  • Draw and animate clouds that literally rain features.
  • Automatically generate vendor prefixes.
  • Use CSS to draw and animate an assortment of shapes and shadows.

Approach
Written in an engaging, easy-to-follow style, “Learning Modernizr” is a practical guide for using the feature detection features of Modernizr to create forward compatible sites.

Who this book is written for
“Learning Modernizr” is great for developers looking for a broad range of use cases for feature detection. It is particularly meant for web developers who want to take advantage of the cool new HTML5 and CSS5 features but at the same time deliver a design that is not only backward, but forward compatible.

Book Details

  • Paperback: 118 pages
  • Publisher: Packt Publishing (December 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1782160221
  • ISBN-13: 978-1782160229
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Learning RStudio for R Statistical Computing

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 01:38 AM PST

Learning RStudio for R Statistical Computing

Book Description

Data is coming at us faster, dirtier, and at an ever increasing rate. The necessity to handle many, complex statistical projects is hitting statisticians and analysts across the globe. This book will show you how to deal with it like never before, thus providing an edge and improving productivity.

“Learning for Statistical ” will teach you how to quickly and efficiently create and manage statistical projects, import data, develop scripts, and generate reports and graphics. developers will learn about package , coding principles, and version control with .

This book will help you to learn and understand features to effectively perform statistical analysis and , code editing, and R .

The book starts with a quick introduction where you will learn to load data, perform simple analysis, plot a graph, and generate reports. You will then be able to explore the available features for effective coding, graphical analysis, R , report generation, and even .

“Learning RStudio for R Statistical ” is stuffed with feature-rich and easy-to-understand examples, through step-by-step instructions helping you to quickly master the most popular IDE for R development

What you will learn from this book

  • Learn to install and run RStudio on a desktop or a
  • Acquaint yourself with the latest and advanced R console features
  • Perform code editing and navigation
  • Learn to create advanced and interactive graphics
  • Effectively manage your R and files
  • Learn to build R extension packages
  • Perform reproducible statistical analyses within your R projects
  • Learn your way through getting

Approach
A practical tutorial covering how to leverage RStudio functionality to effectively perform R Development, analysis, and with RStudio.

Who this book is written for
The book is aimed at R developers and analysts who wish to do R statistical development while taking advantage of RStudio functionality to ease their development efforts. Familiarity with R is assumed. Those who want to get started with R development using RStudio will also find the book useful. Even if you already use R but want to create reproducible statistical analysis projects or extend R with self-written packages, this book shows how to quickly achieve this using RStudio.

Book Details

  • Paperback: 126 pages
  • Publisher: Packt Publishing (December 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1782160604
  • ISBN-13: 978-1782160601
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