Jumat, 26 April 2013

Wow! eBook: Designing for Windows 8 - 3 new eBooks


Wow! eBook: Designing for Windows 8 - 3 new eBooks

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Designing for Windows 8

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 06:18 AM PDT

Book Description

Designing for Windows 8 is a fast-paced, 150-page primer on the key design concepts you need to create successful Windows 8 apps. This book will help you design a user interface that is both delightful and effective, feels 'right' to your users, and encapsulates a great Windows 8 experience.

In this book, you will:

  • Meet the building blocks of solid Windows 8 UI design in a well-designed sample app.
  • Learn how to incorporate key design elements into your apps, such as the app bar, charms and subtle animations from the animation library.
  • Find out how to deliver the core experience that your users expect from Windows 8.
  • Learn how to make your app stand out from thousands of others in the Windows Store.

It's now time to create the next generation of Windows applications. Arm yourself with design tactics and join in on this wonderful opportunity!

What you'll learn

  • The inspirations behind the creation of the new Windows UI.
  • The design fundamentals that apply to Windows 8 app design.
  • Conform to Microsoft’s design principles
  • Build applications that fit into the Windows 8 application model.
  • Design for touch as well as keyboard and mouse in the same application.
  • Lay out your application for different orientations and screen sizes.

Who this book is for
If you're building Windows 8 apps for the first time, or if you're struggling to capture the right look and feel in your Windows 8 apps, this book is for you. It's for the person who wants to build apps that stand out from the crowd, capture the hearts of their customers, and make the most of what the Windows 8 experience has to offer.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Microsoft Design Style Inspirations
Chapter 2. Microsoft Design Style Principles
Chapter 3. Design Strategies for Windows 8
Chapter 4. Basic Building Blocks of Windows 8 Design
Chapter 5. Windows 8 Platform Considerations
Chapter 6. Bringing Existing Apps to Windows 8

Book Details

  • Paperback: 168 pages
  • Publisher: Apress (March 2013)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1430249595
  • ISBN-13: 978-1430249597
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Beginning C, 5th Edition

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 06:01 AM PDT

Book Description

Beginning C, 5th Edition teaches you how to program using the widely-available C language. You’ll begin from first-principles and progress through step-by-step examples to become a competent, C-language programmer. All you need are this book and any of the widely available free or commercial C or C++ compilers, and you’ll soon be writing real C programs.

C is a foundational language that every programmer ought to know. C is the basis for C# used in Microsoft .NET programming. It is the basis for Objective-C used in programming for the iPhone, the iPad, and other Apple devices. It is the basis for the C++ that is widely used in a great many contexts, including the GNU Project. It underlies the Linux operating system and many of its utilities. Learning C provides a strong foundation for any programming care, and will even help you better understand more modern languages such as Java.

Beginning C is written by renowned author Ivor Horton. The book increases your programming expertise by guiding you through the development of fully working C applications that use what you’ve learned in a practical context. You'll also be able to strike out on your own by trying the exercises included at the end of each chapter. At the end of the book you’ll be confident in your skills with all facets of the widely-used and powerful C language.

  • The only beginning-level book to cover the latest ANSI standard in C
  • Revised to cover C99 features newly-supported by language compilers
  • Emphasizes writing code after the first chapter
  • Includes substantial examples relevant to intermediate users

What you'll learn

  • Make use of all core language features such as for loops and branching
  • Dynamically manage memory using pointers and indirection
  • Modularize your code through controlling scope and creating functions
  • Move data in and out of your program via keyboard, display monitor, and data files
  • Have the computer write your code for you via preprocesser directives
  • Properly type your data and create structures to manage it efficiently

Who this book is for
Beginning C, 5th Edition is aimed at programmers aspiring to work with C and C-like languages on platforms ranging from mobile devices such as phones and tablets to desktop environments to server hardware. The book is also helpful to programmers working in the field of embedded software, such as that used to control microwaves, toasters, and other home appliances. Any programmer seeking mastery of possibly the most fundational language in existence will find in Beginning C an excellent, sound, standards-based introduction that will serve them well in their career.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Programming in C
Chapter 2. First Steps in Programming
Chapter 3. Making Decisions
Chapter 4. Loops
Chapter 5. Arrays
Chapter 6. Applications with Strings and Text
Chapter 7. Pointers
Chapter 8. Structuring Your Programs
Chapter 9. More on Functions
Chapter 10. Essential Input and Output
Chapter 11. Structuring Data
Chapter 12. Working with Files
Chapter 13. The Preprocessor and Debugging
Chapter 14. Advanced and Specialized Topics

Appendix A. Computer Arithmetic
Appendix B. ASCII Character Code Definitions
Appendix C. Reserved Words in C
Appendix D. Input and Output Format Specifications
Appendix E. Standard Library Header Files

Book Details

  • Paperback: 688 pages
  • Publisher: Apress; 5th Edition (March 2013)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1430248815
  • ISBN-13: 978-1430248811
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Beginning ASP.NET 4.5 Databases, 3rd Edition

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 05:47 AM PDT

Book Description

Beginning ASP.NET 4.5 Databases introduces you to the world of building data-driven Web sites using ASP.NET, ADO.NET and the Entity Framework using C#. Since ASP.NET developers need to access databases quickly and efficiently, this book teaches the best practices and methods to help developers achieve professional ASP.NET and database solutions.

Beginning ASP.NET 4.5 Databases is a comprehensive introduction on how you can connect a Web site to many different data sources — not just databases — and use the data to create dynamic page content. It also shows you how to build a relational database, use SQL to communicate with it, and understand how they differ from each other.

With in-depth, on-target coverage of the new data access features of .NET Framework 4.5, this book is your guide to using ASP.NET to build responsive, easy-to-update data-driven Web sites.

What you'll learn

  • Design for code-first, model-first and database-first data access paradigms
  • Use different data sources for building data-driven Web sites
  • Discover enhancements in SQL Server 2012 as a relational database
  • Understand concepts of non-relational databases and why you need them
  • Develop strategies for building Entity Data Models using Entity Framework 4.1
  • Begin to use the new data-access features in ASP.NET 4.5 like strongly typed controls, model binding and dynamic data

Who this book is for
Beginning ASP.NET 4.5 Databases is for the web developer who is beginning to get into the world of web development using ASP.NET, ADO.NET and C#. The book is an excellent choice for developers who are still using previous versions of the .NET Framework and who are looking to learn the new data access features in .NET Framework 4.5.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1. ASP.NET 4.5 Data Sources
Chapter 2. The Future of Relational Databases
Chapter 3. Introducing Non-Relational Databases
Chapter 4. Accessing Data Using ADO.NET
Chapter 5. Introducing Language-Integrated Query (LINQ)
Chapter 6. ADO.NET Entity Data Model
Chapter 7. Designing Data Access Applications Using Entity Framework
Chapter 8. Entity Framework Data Access Paradigms
Chapter 9. Consuming Data Using WCF Data Services
Chapter 10. Data Binding in ASP.NET 4.5
Chapter 11. Building Extensible Data-Driven Web Applications Using Dynamic Data
Chapter 12. Best Practices and Techniques in Building Data-Driven Websites
Chapter 13. Application Lifecycle Management

Book Details

  • Paperback: 280 pages
  • Publisher: Apress; 3rd Edition (March 2013)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1430243805
  • ISBN-13: 978-1430243809
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