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Professional Android 2 Application Development
by Reto MeierUpdate to the bestseller now features the latest release of the Android platformAndroid is a powerful, flexible, open source platform for mobile devices and its popularity is growing at an unprecedented pace. This update to the bestselling first edition dives in to cover the exciting new features of the latest release of the Android mobile platform.Providing in-depth coverage of how to build mobile applications using the next major release of the Android SDK, this invaluable resource takes a hands-on approach to discussing Android with a series of projects, each of which introduces a new feature and highlights techniques and best practices to get the most out of Android.The Android SDK is a powerful, flexible, open source platform for mobile devicesShares helpful techniques and best practices to maximize the capabilities of AndroidExplains the possibilities of Android through the use of a series of detailed projectsDemonstrates how to create real-world mobile applications for Android phonesIncludes coverage of the latest version of AndroidProviding concise and compelling examples, Professional Android Application Development is an updated guide aimed at helping you create mobile applications for mobile devices running the latest version of Android.Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Professional Android Open Accessory Programming with Arduino
by Andreas Goransson David Cuartielles RuizLearn how to control your home or car from your Android smartphone - air conditioning, lights, entertainment systems, and more!Android Open Accessory is a new, simple, and secure protocol for connecting any microcontroller-empowered device to an Android smartphone or tablet. This Wrox guide shows Android programmers how to use AOA with Arduino, the microcontroller platform, to control such systems as lighting, air conditioning, and entertainment systems from Android devices. Furthermore, it teaches the circuit-building skills needed to create games and practical products that also take advantage of Android technology. Introduces Android Open Accessory and shows how to set up the hardware and development environmentExplains how to code both Android and Arduino elements of an accessoryFeatures four complete projects developers can build using various sensors and indicators/actuators, including source codeGives Android developers the tools to create powerful, sophisticated projectsProfessional Android Open Accessory with Android ADK and Arduino opens exciting new opportunities for Android developers.
Professional Android Programming with Mono for Android and .NET/C#
by John J. Croft IV Jonathan Dick Wallace B. Mcclure Chris Hardy Nathan BlevinsA one-of-a-kind book on Android application development with Mono for AndroidThe wait is over! For the millions of .NET/C# developers who have been eagerly awaiting the book that will guide them through the white-hot field of Android application programming, this is the book. As the first guide to focus on Mono for Android, this must-have resource dives into writing applications against Mono with C# and compiling executables that run on the Android family of devices.Putting the proven Wrox Professional format into practice, the authors provide you with the knowledge you need to become a successful Android application developer without having to learn another programming language. You'll explore screen controls, UI development, tables and layouts, and MonoDevelop as you become adept at developing Android applications with Mono for Android.Answers the demand for a detailed book on the extraordinarily popular field of Android application developmentStrengthens your existing skills of writing applications and shows you how to transfer your talents to building Android apps with Mono for Android and .NET/C#Dives into working with data, REST, SOAP, XML, and JSONDiscusses how to communicate with other applications, deploy apps, and even make money in the processProfessional Android Programming with Mono for Android and .NET/C# gets you up and running with Android app development today.
Professional Android Sensor Programming
by Greg Milette Adam StroudLearn to build human-interactive Android apps, starting with device sensors This book shows Android developers how to exploit the rich set of device sensors—locational, physical (temperature, pressure, light, acceleration, etc.), cameras, microphones, and speech recognition—in order to build fully human-interactive Android applications. Whether providing hands-free directions or checking your blood pressure, Professional Android Sensor Programming shows how to turn possibility into reality. The authors provide techniques that bridge the gap between accessing sensors and putting them to meaningful use in real-world situations. They not only show you how to use the sensor related APIs effectively, they also describe how to use supporting Android OS components to build complete systems. Along the way, they provide solutions to problems that commonly occur when using Android's sensors, with tested, real-world examples. Ultimately, this invaluable resource provides in-depth, runnable code examples that you can then adapt for your own applications. Shows experienced Android developers how to exploit the rich set of Android smartphone sensors to build human-interactive Android apps Explores Android locational and physical sensors (including temperature, pressure, light, acceleration, etc.), as well as cameras, microphones, and speech recognition Helps programmers use the Android sensor APIs, use Android OS components to build complete systems, and solve common problems Includes detailed, functional code that you can adapt and use for your own applications Shows you how to successfully implement real-world solutions using each class of sensors for determining location, interpreting physical sensors, handling images and audio, and recognizing and acting on speech Learn how to write programs for this fascinating aspect of mobile app development with Professional Android Sensor Programming.
Professional Android Wearables
by Andreas Goransson David Cuartielles RuizThe fast and easy way to get up and running on Androidwearables Written by an expert author team with years of hands-onexperience in designing and building wearables, ProfessionalAndroid Wearables covers how to use the Android Wear platformand other techniques to build real-world apps for a variety ofwearables including smartbands, smartwatches, and smart glasses. Inno time, you'll grasp how wearables can connect us to the Internetin more pervasive ways than with PCs, tablets, or mobile devices;how to build code using Google's Wear SDK for Android-enabledhardware devices; how Android Wear and other Android developmenttechniques are capable of building several presented exampleprojects; and much more.Wearables are the next generation of smart mobile devices, it'sno wonder you will want to master Android Wear SDK to build smartwearable apps for a multitude of form factors and applications.Shows you how to navigate Android Wear SDKClearly explains how to use the Android Wear platform to buildreal-world appsThe companion website includes source code for all of theprojects described in the bookIf you're an experienced Android developer looking to masterAndroid Wear SDK to build wearable apps, you've come to the rightplace.
Professional AngularJS
by Valeri Karpov Diego NettoA comprehensive guide to AngularJS, Google's open-source client-side framework for app development. Most of the existing guides to AngularJS struggle to provide simple and understandable explanations for more advanced concepts. As a result, some developers who understand all the basic concepts of AngularJS struggle when it comes to building more complex real-world applications. Professional AngularJS provides a thorough understanding of AngularJS, covering everything from basic concepts, such as directives and data binding, to more advanced concepts like transclusion, build systems, and automated integration testing. In addition to explaining the features of AngularJS, this book distills real-world experience on how these features fit together to enable teams to work together more effectively in building extraordinary apps. Offers a more thorough and comprehensive approach to AngularJS Includes pointers to other advanced topics Lets you build a simple application from scratch, explaining basic building blocks along the way for quick hands-on learning
Professional Apache Tomcat 6
by Sing Li Vivek Chopra Jeff GenenderTomcat is the official reference implementation of Sun's servlet and JSP specifications, and Java developers must test all Web applications on Tomcat to ensure they work as designedBoasting more than 40 percent new and updated material, this book covers all the major new features affecting server administration and managementExplores the additional built-in tools of Tomcat, which help Java developers program more efficiently, and looks at how Apache's other open source servlet/JSP technologies are designed to work with TomcatFeatures full coverage of Release 6, which supports the latest JSP and servlet specifications: JSP 2.1 and Servlets 2.5Addresses solving real-world problems encountered during all phases of server administration, including managing class loaders and connectors, security, shared hosting and clustering, and system testing
Professional Application Lifecycle Management with Visual Studio 2010
by Martin Woodward Mickey Gousset Brian Keller Ajoy KrishnamoorthyGet up to speed on Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) with Visual Studio 2010 through a combination of hands-on instruction and deep-dives.Microsoft has packed a lot of brand new testing and modeling tools into Visual Studio 2010, tools that previously were available only to Microsoft internal development teams. Developers will appreciate the focus on practical implementation techniques and best practices.A team of Microsoft insiders provides a nuts-and-bolts approach. This Wrox guide is designed as both a step-by-step guide and a reference for modeling, designing, and coordinating software development solutions at every level using Visual Studio 2010 and Visual Studio Team Foundation Server 2010.Visual Studio 2010 offers a complete lifecycle management system that covers modeling, testing, code analysis, collaboration, build and deployment tools.
Professional Application Lifecycle Management with Visual Studio 2012
by Martin Woodward Mickey Gousset Brian KellerThe authoritative and timely guide to ALM from Microsoft insiders and MVPs Focused on the latest release of Visual Studio, this edition shows you how to use the Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) capabilities of Visual Studio 2012 to streamline software design, development, and testing. Divided into six main parts, this timely and authoritative title covers Team Foundation Server, stakeholder engagement, project management, architecture, software development, and testing. Whether serving as a step-by-step guide or a reference for designing software solutions, this book offers a nuts-and-bolts approach to using Microsoft's flagship development tools to solve real-world challenges throughout the application lifecycle. Coverage includes: INTRODUCTION TO APPLICATION LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT WITH VISUAL STUDIO INTRODUCTION TO TEAM FOUNDATION SERVER TEAM FOUNDATION VERSION CONTROL TEAM FOUNDATION BUILD COMMON TEAM FOUNDATION SERVER INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING STORYBOARDING CAPTURING STAKEHOLDER FEEDBACK AGILE PLANNING AND TRACKING INTRODUCTION TO SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE TOP-DOWN DESIGN WITH USE CASE ANALYZING APPLICATIONS USING USING LAYER DIAGRAMS TO MODEL INTRODUCTION TO SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT UNIT TESTING CODE ANALYSIS, CODE METRICS PROFILING AND PERFORMANCE DEBUGGING WITH INTELLITRACE INTRODUCTION TO SOFTWARE TESTING MANUAL TESTING CODED USER INTERFACE TESTING WEB PERFORMANCE AND LOAD TESTING LAB MANAGEMENT Professional Application Lifecycle Management with Visual Studio 2012 offers a thoroughly revised and updated edition of the leading reference book on ALM.
Professional Application Lifecycle Management with Visual Studio 2013
by Martin Woodward Mickey Gousset Brian Keller Brian A. Randell Martin HinshelwoodRamp up your software development with this comprehensive resourceMicrosoft's Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) makes software development easier and now features support for iOS, MacOS, Android, and Java development. If you are an application developer, some of the important factors you undoubtedly consider in selecting development frameworks and tools include agility, seamless collaboration capabilities, flexibility, and ease of use. Microsoft's ALM suite of productivity tools includes new functionality and extensibility that are sure to grab your attention. Professional Application Lifecycle Management with Visual Studio 2013 provides in-depth coverage of these new capabilities. Authors Mickey Gousset, Martin Hinshelwood, Brian A. Randell, Brian Keller, and Martin Woodward are Visual Studio and ALM experts, and their hands-on approach makes adopting new ALM functionality easy.Streamline software design and deployment with Microsoft tools and methodologiesGain a practical overview of ALM with step-by-step guides and reference materialCase studies illustrate specific functionality and provide in-depth instructionUse new capabilities to support iOS, MacOS, Android and Java developmentDiscover this comprehensive solution for modeling, designing, and coordinating enterprise software deploymentsOver 100 pages of new content, forward-compatible with new product releasesProfessional Application Lifecycle Management with Visual Studio 2013 provides a complete framework for using ALM to streamline software design and deployment processes using well-developed Microsoft tools and methodologies. Professional Application Lifecycle Management with Visual Studio 2013 is your guide to make use of newly-available ALM features to take your enterprise software development to the next level.
Professional Augmented Reality Browsers for Smartphones
by Lester MaddenCreate amazing mobile augmented reality apps with junaio, Layar, and Wikitude!Professional Augmented Reality Browsers for Smartphones guides you through creating your own augmented reality apps for the iPhone, Android, Symbian, and bada platforms, featuring fully workable and downloadable source code. You will learn important techniques through hands-on applications, and you will build on those skills as the book progresses.Professional Augmented Reality Browsers for Smartphones:Describes how to use the latitude/longitude coordinate system to build location-aware solutions and tells where to get POIs for your own augmented reality applicationsDetails the leading augmented reality platforms and highlights the best applicationsCovers development for the leading augmented reality browser platforms: Wikitude, Layar, and junaioShows how to build cross-platform location-aware content (Android, iPhone, Symbian, and bada) to display POIs directly in camera viewIncludes tutorials for building 2D and 3D content, storing content in databases, and triggering actions when users reach specific locationswrox.comProgrammer ForumsJoin our Programmer to Programmer forums to ask and answer programming questions about this book, join discussions on the hottest topics in the industry, and connect with fellow programmers from around the world.Code DownloadsTake advantage of free code samples from this book, as well as code samples from hundreds of other books, all ready to use.Read MoreFind articles, ebooks, sample chapters, and tables of contents for hundreds of books, and more reference resources on programming topics that matter to you.Wrox Professional guides are planned and written by working programmers to meet the real-world needs of programmers, developers, and IT professionals. Focused and relevant, they address the issues technology professionals face every day. They provide examples, practical solutions, and expert education in new technologies, all designed to help programmers do a better job.
Professional Azure SQL Database Administration: Equip yourself with the skills to manage and maintain data in the cloud, 2nd Edition
by Ahmad OsamaLeverage the features of Azure SQL database and become an expert in data management Key Features Explore ways to create shards and elastic pools to scale Azure SQL databases Automate common management tasks with PowerShell Implement over 40 practical activities and exercises to reinforce your learning Book Description Despite being the cloud version of SQL Server, Azure SQL Database differs in key ways when it comes to management, maintenance, and administration. This book shows you how to administer Azure SQL database to fully benefit from its wide range of features and functionality. Professional Azure SQL Database Administration begins by covering the architecture and explaining the difference between Azure SQL Database and the on-premise SQL Server to help you get comfortable with Azure SQL database. You'll perform common tasks such as migrating, backing up, and restoring a SQL Server database to an Azure database. As you progress, you'll study how you can save costs and manage and scale multiple SQL Databases using elastic pools. You'll also implement a disaster recovery solution using standard and active geo-replication. Whether it is learning different techniques to monitor and tune an Azure SQL database or improving performance using in-memory technology, this book will enable you to make the most out of Azure SQL database features and functionality for data management solutions. By the end of this book, you'll be well versed with key aspects of an Azure SQL database instance, such as migration, backup restorations, performance optimization, high availability, and disaster recovery. What you will learn Understand Azure SQL Database configuration and pricing options Provision a new SQL database or migrate an existing on-premise SQL Server database to Azure SQL Database Back up and restore Azure SQL Database Secure an Azure SQL database Scale an Azure SQL database Monitor and tune an Azure SQL database Implement high availability and disaster recovery with Azure SQL Database Automate common management tasks with PowerShell Develop a scalable cloud solution with Azure SQL Database Manage, maintain, and secure managed instances Who this book is for If you're a database administrator, database developer, or an application developer interested in developing new applications or migrating existing ones with Azure SQL database, this book is for you. Prior experience of working with an on-premise SQL Server or Azure SQL database along with a basic understanding of PowerShell scripts and C# code is necessary to grasp the concepts covered in this book.
Professional Azure SQL Database Administration: Equip yourself with the skills you need to manage and maintain your SQL databases on the Microsoft cloud
by Ahmad OsamaDiscover how you can migrate a traditional on-premise SQL server database to a cloud-based solution with Microsoft Azure. Built with database administrators in mind, this book emulates different scenarios you might come across while working with large, complex SQL database migrations and provides solutions for effectively managing the migrated databases.Key FeaturesImplement backup, restore, and recovery of Azure SQL databasesCreate shards and elastic pools to scale Azure SQL databasesAutomate common management tasks with PowerShellImplement over 40 practical activities and exercises across 24 topics to reinforce your learningBook DescriptionAs the cloud version of SQL Server, Azure SQL Database differs in key ways when it comes to management, maintenance, and administration. It’s important to know how to administer SQL Database to fully benefit from all of the features and functionality that it provides. This book addresses important aspects of an Azure SQL Database instance such as migration, backup restorations, pricing policies, security, scalability, monitoring, performance optimization, high availability, and disaster recovery. It is a complete guide for database administrators, and ideal for those who are planning to migrate from on premise SQL Server database to an Azure SQL Server database.What you will learnLearn how to provision a new database or migrate an existing on-premise solutionUnderstand how to backup, restore, secure, and scale your own Azure SQL DatabaseOptimize the performance by monitoring and tuning your cloud-based SQL instanceImplement high availability and disaster recovery procedures with SQL DatabaseDevelop a roadmap for your own scalable cloud solution with Azure SQL DatabaseWho this book is forThis book is ideal for database administrators, database developers, or application developers who are interested in developing or migrating existing applications with Azure SQL Database. Prior experience of working with an on-premise SQL Server deployment and brief knowledge of PowerShell and C# are recommended prerequisites.
Professional Azure SQL Managed Database Administration: Efficiently manage and modernize data in the cloud using Azure SQL, 3rd Edition
by Ahmad Osama Shashikant ShakyaMaster data management by effectively utilizing the features of Azure SQL database.Key FeaturesLearn to automate common management tasks with PowerShell.Understand different methods to generate elastic pools and shards to scale Azure SQL databases.Learn to develop a scalable cloud solution through over 40 practical activities and exercises.Book DescriptionDespite being the cloud version of SQL Server, Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance stands out in various aspects when it comes to management, maintenance, and administration. Updated with the latest Azure features, Professional Azure SQL Managed Database Administration continues to be a comprehensive guide for becoming proficient in data management. The book begins by introducing you to the Azure SQL managed databases (Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance), explaining their architecture, and how they differ from an on-premises SQL server. You will then learn how to perform common tasks, such as migrating, backing up, and restoring a SQL Server database to an Azure database. As you progress, you will study how you can save costs and manage and scale multiple SQL databases using elastic pools. You will also implement a disaster recovery solution using standard and active geo-replication. Finally, you will explore the monitoring and tuning of databases, the key features of databases, and the phenomenon of app modernization. By the end of this book, you will have mastered the key aspects of an Azure SQL database and Azure SQL managed instance, including migration, backup restorations, performance optimization, high availability, and disaster recovery.What you will learnUnderstanding Azure SQL database configuration and pricing optionsProvisioning a new SQL database or migrating an existing on-premises SQL Server database to an Azure SQL databaseBacking up and restoring an Azure SQL databaseSecuring and scaling an Azure SQL databaseMonitoring and tuning an Azure SQL databaseImplementing high availability and disaster recovery with an Azure SQL databaseManaging, maintaining, and securing managed instancesWho this book is forThis book is designed to benefit database administrators, database developers, or application developers who are interested in developing new applications or migrating existing ones with Azure SQL database.Prior experience of working with an on-premise SQL Server or Azure SQL database along with a basic understanding of PowerShell scripts and C# code is necessary to grasp the concepts covered in this book.
Professional BlazeDS
by Shashank TiwariA hands-on guide to creating Rich Internet Applications (RIA) using BlazeDSBlazeDS enables you to easily connect to back-end distributed data and push data in real time to Adobe Flex and Adobe AIR applications in order to garner more responsive Rich Internet Application (RIA) experiences. It is a scalable option for Flex and Java integration and allows you to create excellent RIAs with both Flex and Java.This informative resource provides you with detailed examples and walkthroughs that explain the best practices for creating RIAs using BlazeDS. You'll begin with the essentials of BlazeDS and then more on to more advanced topics. Along the way, you'll learn the real-world concerns that surround enterprise-based Java and Flex applications.BlazeDS enables you to connect to back-end distributed data in order to garner more responsive Rich Internet Application (RIA) experiencesBegins with an introduction to BlazeDS, and explains the necessary features for integrating new and existing Java data sources and applications with Flex-based RIAsProvides hands-on examples and addresses real-world concerns surrounding enterprise-based Java and Flex applicationsServes as a comprehensive walk through for creating RIAs using BlazeDSIf you're looking to create rich, productive, and engaging applications, then this book is for you.Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Professional Blogging For Dummies
by Susan GetgoodTake your hobby to the next level and turn your blog into real income Anyone who blogs knows that it is a fun, creative way for sharing thoughts and opinions. Now imagine making money from that hobby! This practical, how-to guide shows you how you can get serious about using your blog and implement advertising, sponsorship, partnerships, and affiliate marketing options to turn your hobby into extra income, or even a full-time career. Helpful examples and featured articles with topic experts and bloggers who have built successful business demonstrate how to promote your business or build a blog-based business. Discusses finding your niche, adhering to legal considerations, establishing your disclosure and privacy policies, and dealing responsibly with review requests Introduces ideas for advertising and other monetization options and recommends promotional avenues to explore Suggests creative ways to keep your blog fresh, unique, and interesting Provides tips for monitoring and measuring your success Professional Blogging For Dummies opens the door to a world of money-making blogging possibilities!
Professional Business Connectivity Services in SharePoint® 2010
by Scot P. Hillier Brad StevensonComprehensive coverage on Business Connectivity Services within SharePoint 2010 As Microsoft's new multipurpose portal technology, Business Connectivity Services (BCS) is a brand new way for SharePoint users to seamlessly access and integrate data from any application or databases within SharePoint 2010. With this in-depth guide, a team of SharePoint experts walks you through the features of the new BCS, including the ability for users to view and modify the data from SharePoint 2010 with BCS. You'll explore how to use BCS, deploy solutions, create external content types and lists, create . NET host connectors, and more. Business Connectivity Services (BCS) allows you to seamlessly access and integrate data from any application or databases within SharePoint 2010 Demonstrates how to create BCS solutions with the SharePoint Designer in SharePoint 2010 and Office Provides a clear overview of the BCS API Addresses creating external content types and lists Explains how to develop search-based solutions with BCS Professional Business Connectivity Services in SharePoint 2010 provides you with thorough coverage on this new multipurpose portal technology.
Professional C# 2008
by Bill Evjen Christian Nagel Jay Glynn Karli Watson Morgan SkinnerProfessional C# 2008 starts by reviewing the overall architecture of .NET in Chapter 1 in order to give you the background you need to be able to write managed code. After that the book is divided into a number of sections that cover both the C# language and its application in a variety of areas.
Professional C# 2012 and .NET 4.5
by Bill Evjen Christian Nagel Jay Glynn Karli Watson Morgan SkinnerIntermediate to advanced technique coverage, updated for C# 2012 and .NET 4.5This guide is geared towards experienced programmers looking to update and enhance their skills in writing Windows applications, web apps, and Metro apps with C# and .NET 4.5. Packed with information about intermediate and advanced features, this book includes everything professional developers need to know about C# and putting it to work.Covers challenging .NET features including Language Integrated Query (LINQ), LINQ to SQL, LINQ to XML, WCF, WPF, Workflow, and Generics Puts the new Async keyword to work and features refreshers on .NET architecture, objects, types, inheritance, arrays, operators, casts, delegates, events, strings, regular expressions, collections, and memory management Explores new options and interfaces presented by Windows 8 development, WinRT, and Metro style apps Includes traditional Windows forms programming, ASP.NET web programming with C#, and working in Visual Studio 2012 with C#Professional C# 2012 and .NET 4.5 is a comprehensive guide for experienced programmers wanting to maximize these technologies.
Professional C# 4.0 and .NET 4
by Bill Evjen Christian Nagel Jay Glynn Karli Watson Morgan SkinnerThis is the ultimate guide to C# 4 and the .NET 4 framework. Updated with more coverage of intermediate and advanced features, new examples, and detailed discussions of recent language and framework additions, this book covers everything you will need to know about C# and putting it to work. You will also find in-depth reviews of various topics including traditional Windows programming, working in Visual Studio 2010 with C#, base Class Libraries, and communication with Enterprise Services among others.
Professional C# 5.0 and .NET 4.5.1
by Christian Nagel Jay Glynn Morgan SkinnerComprehensive, advanced coverage of C# 5.0 and .NET 4.5.1Whether you're a C# guru or transitioning from C/C++, staying up to date is critical to your success. Professional C# 5.0 and .NET 4.5.1 is your go-to guide for navigating the programming environment for the Windows platform. After a quick refresher of the C# basics, the team of expert authors dives in to C# 5.0 and updates for NET 4.5.1. Includes:Different behaviors for .NET 4.5.1 and the changes to Visual Studio 2013Changes to ASP.NET Core, Web Forms, MVC, and Web APIUpdated Windows 8 deployments and localization, event logs, and data flowShuffling of ADO.NET Entity FrameworkAdditions to Windows Workflow FoundationNew Windows Runtime 2.0 updates
Professional C# 6 and .NET Core 1.0
by Christian NagelA true professional's guide to C# 6 Professional C# 6 and .NET Core 1.0 provides complete coverage of the latest updates, features, and capabilities, giving you everything you need for C#. Get expert instruction on the latest changes to Visual Studio 2015, Windows Runtime, ADO.NET, ASP.NET, Windows Store Apps, Windows Workflow Foundation, and more, with clear explanations, no-nonsense pacing, and valuable expert insight. This incredibly useful guide serves as both tutorial and desk reference, providing a professional-level review of C# architecture and its application in a number of areas. You'll gain a solid background in managed code and .NET constructs within the context of the 2015 release, so you can get acclimated quickly and get back to work. The new updates can actively streamline your workflow, with major changes including reimagined C# refactoring support, a new .NET Web app stack, and the .NET compiler platform that makes C# and Visual Basic compilers available as APIs. This book walks you through the changes with a comprehensive C# review. Explore the new Visual Studio templates for ASP.NET Core 1.0, Web Forms, and MVC Learn about the networking switch to HttpClient and ASP.NET Web API's replacement of WCF Data Services Work with the latest updates to the event log, Windows Runtime 2.0, and Windows 8.1 deployment and localization Dig deep into the new .NET 5.0 GC behaviors and the Migrations addition to ADO.NET Microsoft has stepped up both the cadence and magnitude of their software releases. Professional C# 6 and .NET Core 1.0 shows you everything you need to know about working with C# in a real-world context.
Professional C# 7 and .NET Core 2.0
by Christian NagelThe professional’s guide to C# 7, with expert guidance on the newest features Professional C# 7 and .NET Core 2.0 provides experienced programmers with the information they need to work effectively with the world’s leading programming language. The latest C# update added many new features that help you get more done in less time, and this book is your ideal guide for getting up to speed quickly. C# 7 focuses on data consumption, code simplification, and performance, with new support for local functions, tuple types, record types, pattern matching, non-nullable reference types, immutable types, and better support for variables. Improvements to Visual Studio will bring significant changes to the way C# developers interact with the space, bringing .NET to non-Microsoft platforms and incorporating tools from other platforms like Docker, Gulp, and NPM. Guided by a leading .NET expert and steeped in real-world practicality, this guide is designed to get you up to date and back to work. With Microsoft speeding up its release cadence while offering more significant improvement with each update, it has never been more important to get a handle on new tools and features quickly. This book is designed to do just that, and more—everything you need to know about C# is right here, in the single-volume resource on every developer’s shelf. Tour the many new and enhanced features packed into C# 7 and .NET Core 2.0 Learn how the latest Visual Studio update makes developers’ jobs easier Streamline your workflow with a new focus on code simplification and performance enhancement Delve into improvements made for localization, networking, diagnostics, deployments, and more Whether you’re entirely new to C# or just transitioning to C# 7, having a solid grasp of the latest features allows you to exploit the language’s full functionality to create robust, high -quality apps. Professional C# 7 and .NET Core 2.0 is the one-stop guide to everything you need to know.
Professional C# and .NET
by Christian NagelGet the latest coverage of the newest features in C#9 and .NET 5 In Professional C# and .NET: 2021 Edition, Microsoft MVP for Visual Studio and Development Technologies and veteran developer, Christian Nagel, delivers a comprehensive tour of the new features and capabilities of C#9 and .NET 5. Experienced programmers making the transition to C# will benefit from the author’s in-depth explorations to create Web- and Windows applications using ASP.NET Core, Blazor, and WinUI using modern application patterns and new features offered by .NET including Microservices deployed to Docker images, GRPC, localization, asynchronous streaming, and much more. The book also offers: Discussions of the extension of .NET to non-Microsoft platforms like OSX and Linux Explanations of the newest features in C#9, including support for record types, and enhanced support for tuples, pattern matching, and nullable reference types Integrating .NET applications with Microsoft Azure services such as Azure App Configuration, Azure Key Vault, Azure Functions, the Azure Active Directory, and others Downloadable code examples from wrox.com and github.com with online updates for C# 10 and .NET 6 Perfect for programmers with a background in C#, Visual Basic, Java, or C/C++, Professional C# and .NET: 2021 Edition will also earn a place in the libraries of software architects seeking an up-to-date and fulsome treatment of the latest C# and .NET releases.
Professional C++
by Nicholas A. Solter Marc Gregoire Scott J. KleperEssential reading for experienced developers who are determined to master the latest release of C++ Although C++ is often the language of choice from game programming to major commercial software applications, it is also one of the most difficult to master. With this no-nonsense book, you will learn to conquer the latest release of C++. The author deciphers little-known features of C++, shares detailed code examples that you can then plug into your own code, and reveals the significant changes to C++ that accompany the latest release. You'll discover how to design and build applications that solve real-world problems and then implement the solution using the full capabilities of the language. Appeals to experienced developers who are looking for a higher level of learning Drills down the extensive changes to the latest C++ standard, C++11, including enhancements made to run-time performance, standard library, language usability, and core language Zeroes in on explaining the more poorly understood elements of the C++ feature set and addresses common pitfalls to avoid Includes case studies that feature extensive, working code that has been tested on Windows and Linux platforms Intertwines text with useful tips, tricks, and workarounds Packed with best practices for programming, testing, and debugging applications, this book is vital for taking your C++ skills to the next level.