Wow! eBook: PhoneGap 2.x Mobile Application Development Hotshot - 5 new eBooks

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• PhoneGap 2.x Mobile Application Development Hotshot
• OpenVPN 2 Cookbook
• Hadoop Real-World Solutions Cookbook
• Raspberry Pi Home Automation with Arduino
• Force.com Tips and Tricks

PhoneGap 2.x Mobile Application Development Hotshot Posted: 06 Apr 2013 08:08 AM PDT Book Description Do you want to create mobile apps that run on multiple mobile platforms? With PhoneGap (Apache Cordova), you can put your existing development skills and HTML, CSS, and JavaScript knowledge to great use by creating mobile apps for cross-platform devices. “PhoneGap 2.x Mobile Application Development Hotshot” covers the concepts necessary to let you create great apps for mobile devices. The book includes ten apps varying in difficulty that cover the gamut – productivity apps, games, and more – that are designed to help you learn how to use PhoneGap to create a great experience. “PhoneGap 2.x Mobile Application Development Hotshot” covers the creation of ten apps, from their design to their completion, using the PhoneGap APIs. The book begins with the importance of localization and how HTML, CSS, and JavaScript interact to create the mobile app experience. The book then proceeds through mobile apps of various genres, including productivity apps, entertainment apps, and games. Each app covers specific items provided by PhoneGap that help make the mobile app experience better. This book covers the camera, geolocation, audio and video, and much more in order to help you create feature-rich mobile apps. What you will learn from this book Explore localization and globalization tools. Interact with various social networks. Create, save, and retrieve user-created data. Learn about maps and geolocation. Interact with the camera and the photographs it creates. Work with playing and recording both audio and video. Create a fun, high-performance game. Integrate with custom plugins to extend the functionality of PhoneGap, including how to use native UI controls. Explore mobile app design patterns. Discover how to migrate a phone app to a tablet app. Approach This book is a step-by-step guide to creating a mobile app. Each chapter begins with the design of the user interface using wireframes, as well as the data models using various diagrams. After the design, the chapter moves on to the implementation of the app, describing each block of code, including how it works and why it is needed in the context of the project. At the end of each project, various suggestions are proposed to help extend or enhance the project in order to stimulate your creativity and programming skills. Who this book is for If you are a developer looking to create a mobile app using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, then this book is for you. While this book should be approachable for anyone looking to create mobile apps using PhoneGap, you should have some degree of experience using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. You should also be able to create the basic PhoneGap project in the IDE of your choice (XCode, Eclipse, or Visual Studio). Understanding Java, C#, or Objective C is not required. Book Details Paperback: 388 pages Publisher: Packt Publishing (February 2013) Language: English ISBN-10: 1849519404 ISBN-13: 978-1849519403 Note: There is a file embedded within this post, please visit this post to download the file. Related Books Instant PhoneGap Social App Development (28-02-2013) Programming Windows 8 Apps with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (28-11-2012) Pro Windows 8 Development with HTML5 and JavaScript (04-02-2013) Opa: Up and Running (09-03-2013) Windows 8 Application Development with HTML5 For Dummies (20-02-2013) Third-Party JavaScript (04-04-2013) Pro HTML5 Games (04-02-2013) Pro Android Web Apps (10-03-2011) PhoneGap Mobile Application Development Cookbook (13-11-2012) PhoneGap Essentials (04-09-2012) Instant Firebug Starter (28-02-2013) HTML5 for .NET Developers (30-01-2013) Developing Hybrid Applications for the iPhone (18-11-2010) Dart in Action (30-01-2013) Windows 8 MVVM Patterns Revealed (26-03-2013) Test-Driven JavaScript Development (02-10-2010) SilverStripe 2.4 Module Extension, Themes, and Widgets: Beginner's Guide (15-06-2011) Sencha Touch 2: Up and Running (09-03-2013) Programming ASP.NET MVC 4 (06-10-2012) Professional Website Performance (31-01-2013) The post PhoneGap 2.x Mobile Application Development Hotshot appeared first on Wow! eBook.

OpenVPN 2 Cookbook Posted: 06 Apr 2013 08:02 AM PDT Book Description OpenVPN is a free and open source virtual private network (VPN) program for creating point-to-point or server-to-multiclient encrypted tunnels between host computers. It is capable of establishing direct links between computers across networks and firewalls. It is powerful software, but getting the most from it can be a daunting task. OpenVPN 2 Cookbook provides solutions to common OpenVPN problems. The book covers everything a system administrator needs to manage and run an OpenVPN network, from point to point networks to troubleshooting. OpenVPN 2 Cookbook offers all the information you need to successfully manage your network. Covering all the common networks, including point to point networks, multi-client tun style networks and multi client tap style networks, this practical guide gives quick answers to common questions and problems. Each technical aspect is broken down into short recipes that demonstrate solutions with working code, then explain why and how that works. The book is intended to be a desk reference for users with a whole range of experience levels. What you will learn from this book Setting up point-to-point, routed as well as bridged VPNs Determining the best type of OpenVPN set up for your networking needs Configuring OpenVPN on Linux, Windows and Mac OS X Using scripting and plugins to optimize your VPN setup Troubleshooting your VPN setup Using advanced OpenVPN techniques, such as proxy support, compression, different encryption algorithms Setting up a public key infrastructure (PKI) for use with OpenVPN, including X509 certificates, certificate revocation lists and intermediary certificate authorities Integrating a hardware security token or smart card into your VPN setup Approach This is a cookbook, with practical recipes providing tips and tricks to the most common problems and scenarios faced with OpenVPN. Who this book is for This book is ideal for system administrators and networking professionals who are interested in building secure VPNs using OpenVPN. It is preferable that the reader has a basic knowledge of OpenVPN, as well as general network administration skills. Book Details Paperback: 356 pages Publisher: Packt Publishing (February 2011) Language: English ISBN-10: 1849510105 ISBN-13: 978-1849510103 Note: There is a file embedded within this post, please visit this post to download the file. Related Books Network Security Hacks, 2nd Edition (21-03-2013) Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Security Cookbook (25-10-2012) Windows Server 2012 Inside Out (11-02-2013) Windows 8 Bible (20-03-2013) Linux Networking Cookbook (25-09-2012) Citrix Access Gateway VPX 5.04 Essentials (26-02-2013) Windows 8 Hacks (21-03-2013) Hadoop MapReduce Cookbook (02-03-2013) Hacking: The Art of Exploitation, 2nd Edition (19-03-2013) Force.com Tips and Tricks (06-04-2013) CompTIA Security+ SY0-301 Authorized Cert Guide, 2nd Edition (09-05-2012) CompTIA Network+ Lab Manual, 3rd Edition (15-06-2012) Citrix XenDesktop 5.6 Cookbook (26-02-2013) CCNA Security 640-554 Official Cert Guide (01-10-2012) Your iPad at Work, 2nd Edition (10-08-2012) Windows Server 2012 Unified Remote Access Planning and Deployment (28-01-2013) Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V (20-03-2013) Windows 8 Secrets (20-03-2013) Windows 8 All-in-One For Dummies (19-03-2013) Windows 8 Administration Pocket Consultant (08-10-2012) The post OpenVPN 2 Cookbook appeared first on Wow! eBook.

Hadoop Real-World Solutions Cookbook Posted: 06 Apr 2013 07:53 AM PDT Book Description Helping developers become more comfortable and proficient with solving problems in the Hadoop space. People will become more familiar with a wide variety of Hadoop related tools and best practices for implementation. Hadoop Real World Solutions Cookbook will teach readers how to build solutions using tools such as Apache Hive, Pig, MapReduce, Mahout, Giraph, HDFS, Accumulo, Redis, and Ganglia. Hadoop Real World Solutions Cookbook provides in depth explanations and code examples. Each chapter contains a set of recipes that pose, then solve, technical challenges, and can be completed in any order. A recipe breaks a single problem down into discrete steps that are easy to follow. The book covers (un)loading to and from HDFS, graph analytics with Giraph, batch data analysis using Hive, Pig, and MapReduce, machine learning approaches with Mahout, debugging and troubleshooting MapReduce, and columnar storage and retrieval of structured data using Apache Accumulo. Hadoop Real World Solutions Cookbook will give readers the examples they need to apply Hadoop technology to their own problems. What you will learn from this book Data ETL, compression, serialization, and import/export. Simple and advanced aggregate analysis. Graph analysis. Machine learning. Troubleshooting and debugging. Scalable persistence. Cluster administration and configuration. Approach Cookbook recipes demonstrate Hadoop in action and then explain the concepts behind the code. Who this book is written for This book is ideal for developers who wish to have a better understanding of Hadoop application development and associated tools, and developers who understand Hadoop conceptually but want practical examples of real world applications. Book Details Paperback: 316 pages Publisher: Packt Publishing (February 2013) Language: English ISBN-10: 1849519129 ISBN-13: 978-1849519120 Note: There is a file embedded within this post, please visit this post to download the file. Related Books Hadoop MapReduce Cookbook (02-03-2013) Spring Data (09-11-2012) Oracle SOA Suite 11g Developer's Cookbook (29-01-2013) What's New in SQL Server 2012 (12-11-2012) Programming Hive (04-10-2012) PrimeFaces Cookbook (23-02-2013) MapReduce Design Patterns (04-12-2012) HBase Administration Cookbook (14-09-2012) Hadoop: The Definitive Guide, 3rd Edition (29-05-2012) Hadoop Operations (27-10-2012) Hadoop in Practice (26-10-2012) Apache Solr 4 Cookbook (02-03-2013) .NET Framework 4.5 Expert Programming Cookbook (23-02-2013) Windows Server 2012 Inside Out (11-02-2013) Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V (20-03-2013) Windows PowerShell 3.0 Step by Step (08-03-2013) Torque 3D Game Development Cookbook (26-02-2013) Tomcat: The Definitive Guide, 2nd Edition (25-12-2012) Third-Party JavaScript (04-04-2013) The Definitive ANTLR 4 Reference, 2nd Edition (16-02-2013) The post Hadoop Real-World Solutions Cookbook appeared first on Wow! eBook.

Raspberry Pi Home Automation with Arduino Posted: 06 Apr 2013 07:50 AM PDT Book Description Low-cost and high-performing, with a massively diverse range of uses and applications, the Raspberry Pi is set to revolutionize the way we think about computing and programming. By combining the Raspberry Pi with an Arduino board you’ll be able to revolutionize the way you interact with your home and become part of a rapidly growing group of hobbyists and enthusiasts. This essential reference will guide you through a series of exciting projects that will allow you to automate your very own home. With easy-to-follow, step-by-step examples, diagrams, and explanations you will not only find it incredibly productive but also highly engaging and informative. Assuming no prior knowledge, our detailed practical examples will guide you through building hardware and software solutions using the Raspberry Pi and Arduino. You will learn how you can use thermistors and relays to keep cool and stay in the shade whilst also utilizing electrical motors and photoresistors. These meticulously designed tutorials will form the basis of automating your entire home and getting you started with dozens of potential projects. What you will learn from this book Install an operating system for your Raspberry Pi. Set up the Raspberry Pi and Arduino bridge shield. Learn how to work with electronic components to build small circuits. Develop applications that interact with your circuits. Use thermistors and photoresistors to monitor and control your surroundings. Control your own mains power with a relay shield and even connect a motor to your Raspberry Pi. Approach “Raspberry Pi Home Automation with Arduino” is an easy-to-follow yet comprehensive guide for automating your home using the revolutionary ARM GNU/Linux board. Who this book is written for Even if you have no prior experience with the Raspberry Pi or home automation you can pick up this book and develop these amazing projects. Full of detailed step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and images this essential guide allows you to revolutionize the way you interact with your home. If you don’t know where to start, then this is the perfect book for you. Book Details Paperback: 176 pages Publisher: Packt Publishing (February 2013) Language: English ISBN-10: 1849695865 ISBN-13: 978-1849695862 Note: There is a file embedded within this post, please visit this post to download the file. Related Books Learn Raspberry Pi with Linux (23-03-2013) Learning MySQL (31-01-2013) Getting Started with Raspberry Pi (07-01-2013) Arduino Adventures (23-03-2013) Ubuntu Linux Toolbox (20-03-2013) Professional Visual Studio 2012 (18-02-2013) Pro WF 4.5 (01-02-2013) Network Security Hacks, 2nd Edition (21-03-2013) Make: Technology on Your Time Volume 33 (14-02-2013) Linux Mint System Administrator's: Beginner's Guide (28-01-2013) Learn You Some Erlang for Great Good! (09-02-2013) Instant Sublime Text Starter (01-03-2013) Instant Munin Plugin Starter (05-04-2013) Environmental Monitoring with Arduino (22-02-2012) Distributed Network Data (11-03-2013) Beginning C for Arduino (07-02-2013) Arduino Wearables (22-08-2012) Winning LEGO MINDSTORMS Programming (07-02-2013) Windows Server 2012 Unified Remote Access Planning and Deployment (28-01-2013) Windows Server 2012 Inside Out (11-02-2013) The post Raspberry Pi Home Automation with Arduino appeared first on Wow! eBook.

Force.com Tips and Tricks Posted: 06 Apr 2013 07:47 AM PDT Book Description Force.com is an extremely powerful, scalable and secure cloud platform, delivering a complete technology stack covering the ground from database and security to workflow and user interface. Force.com Tips and Tricks starts with very basic admin tasks and gradually moves to hard-core coding tips and tricks for the multitenant Force.com platform. The book starts with the basics of Cloud Computing and Principles and constructs of Force.com. The book then swiftly move to detailed coverage of Salesforce analytics. The book also shows how to set up development environments and and gives detailed understanding of tools and destinations that every Force.com developer should know. The book also covers important administration concepts where you gain vital information for key topics such as schema and reporting for an organization. For Force.com, troubleshooting a problem and code reuse are two important aspects that help in boosting productivity, a complete chapter is dedicated to these tasks. This book takes you beyond any documentation or course and promises hands-on expertise. What you will learn from this book Be more efficient and productive on the Force.com platform, not only as a developer but also as an administrator. Manage Salesforce.org and use it in a multi-developer environment. Explore various tools and destinations for admins. Make best use of Salesforce objects, reports, and analytics. Explore various tools and destinations for developers. Understand the multitenant nature of the platform. Write better code in both Apex and Visualforce. Approach Force.com Tips and Tricks is not a complete reference guide for the Force.com platform development but it is a time-saving tips and tricks book that can be very helpful and handy for novice as well as experienced developers. This book would be very useful for Force.com developers who want to extend their Force.com applications using Flex, Apex, and Visualforce. Who this book is written for Force.com Tips and Tricks is not a bible or a complete reference for the Force.com platform development. The time- saving tips and tricks make this book handy for novice as well as experienced developers. This is basically for Force.com developers, who want to extend their Force.com applications using Flex, Apex, and Visualforce. Book Details Paperback: 224 pages Publisher: Packt Publishing (February 2013) Language: English ISBN-10: 184968474X ISBN-13: 978-1849684743 Note: There is a file embedded within this post, please visit this post to download the file. Related Books Pro SQL Database for Windows Azure, 2nd Edition (08-02-2013) What's New in SQL Server 2012 (12-11-2012) Pro Application Lifecycle Management with Visual Studio 2012, 2nd Edition (19-10-2012) Network Security Hacks, 2nd Edition (21-03-2013) Microsoft System Center 2012 Unleashed (28-08-2012) Linux Mint System Administrator's: Beginner's Guide (28-01-2013) Learn Windows PowerShell 3 in a Month of Lunches, 2nd Edition (30-01-2013) Windows Server 2012 Inside Out (11-02-2013) Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V (20-03-2013) Windows 8 Secrets (20-03-2013) Windows 8 Hacks (21-03-2013) Windows 8 Bible (20-03-2013) Ubuntu Unleashed 2012 Edition, 7th Edition (15-05-2012) Torque 3D Game Development Cookbook (26-02-2013) The CERT Guide to Insider Threats (12-05-2012) Tech Job Hunt Handbook (05-02-2013) Take Control of iTunes 11 (08-03-2013) SQL Server 2012 with PowerShell V3 Cookbook (15-11-2012) SAP ABAP Advanced Cookbook (29-01-2013) Pro SQL Server 2012 Practices (22-12-2012) The post Force.com Tips and Tricks appeared first on Wow! eBook.

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