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Professional SQL Server 2008 Internals and Troubleshooting
by Jonathan Kehayias Steven Wort Cindy Gross James Rowland-Jones Christian Bolton Justin Langford Brent OzarA hands-on resource for SQL Server 2008 troubleshooting methods and toolsSQL Server administrators need to ensure that SQL Server remains running 24/7. Authored by leading SQL Server experts and MVPs, this book provides in-depth coverage of best practices based on a deep understanding of the internals of both SQL Server and the Windows operating system.You'll get a thorough look at the SQL Server database architecture and internals as well as Windows OS internals so that you can approach troubleshooting with a solid grasp of the total processing environment. Armed with this comprehensive understanding, readers will then learn how to use a suite of tools for troubleshooting performance problems whether they originate on the database server or operating system side.Topics Covered:SQL Server ArchitectureUnderstanding MemorySQL Server Waits and Extended EventsWorking with StorageCPU and Query ProcessingLocking and LatchesKnowing TempdbDefining Your Approach To TroubleshootingViewing Server Performance with PerfMon and the PAL ToolTracing SQL Server with SQL Trace and ProfilerConsolidating Data Collection with SQLDiag and the PerfStats ScriptIntroducing RML Utilities for Stress Testing and Trace File AnalysisBringing It All Together with SQL NexusUsing Management Studio Reports and the Performance DashboardUsing SQL Server Management Data WarehouseShortcuts to Efficient Data Collection and Quick AnalysisNote: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Professional SQL Server 2012 Internals and Troubleshooting
by Christian Bolton Justin Langford Rob Farley Amit Banerjee Gavin Payne Glenn BerryHands-on troubleshooting methods on the most recent release of SQL ServerThe 2012 release of SQL Server is the most significant one since 2005 and introduces an abundance of new features. This critical book provides in-depth coverage of best practices for troubleshooting performance problems based on a solid understanding of both SQL Server and Windows internals and shows experienced DBAs how to ensure reliable performance. The team of authors shows you how to master the use of specific troubleshooting tools and how to interpret their output so you can quickly identify and resolve any performance issue on any server running SQL Server.Covers the core technical topics required to understand how SQL Server and Windows should be working Shares best practices so that you know how to proactively monitor and avoid problems Shows how to use tools to quickly gather, analyze, and effectively respond to the source of a system-wide performance issueProfessional SQL Server 2012 Internals and Troubleshooting helps you to quickly become familiar with the changes of this new release so that you can best handle database performance and troubleshooting.
Professional SQL Server High Availability and Disaster Recovery: Implement tried-and-true high availability and disaster recovery solutions with SQL Server
by Ahmad OsamaLeverage powerful features of the SQL Server and watch your infrastructure transform into a high-performing, reliable network of systems.Key FeaturesExplore more than 20 real-world use cases to understand SQL Server featuresGet to grips with the SQL Server Always On technologyLearn how to choose HA and DR topologies for your systemBook DescriptionProfessional SQL Server High Availability and Disaster Recovery explains the high availability and disaster recovery technologies available in SQL Server: Replication, AlwaysOn, and Log Shipping. You'll learn what they are, how to monitor them, and how to troubleshoot any related problems. You will be introduced to the availability groups of AlwaysOn and learn how to configure them to extend your database mirroring. Through this book, you will be able to explore the technical implementations of high availability and disaster recovery technologies that you can use when you create a highly available infrastructure, including hybrid topologies. Note that this course does not cover SQL Server Failover Cluster Installation with shared storage.By the end of the book, you'll be equipped with all that you need to know to develop robust and high performance infrastructure.What you will learnConfigure and troubleshoot Replication, AlwaysOn, and Log ShippingStudy the best practices to implement HA and DR solutionsDesign HA and DR topologies for the SQL Server and study how to choose a topology for your environmentUse T-SQL to configure replication, AlwaysOn, and log shippingMigrate from On-Premise SQL Server to Azure SQL DatabaseManage and maintain AlwaysOn availability groups for extended database mirroringWho this book is forProfessional SQL Server High Availability and Disaster Recovery is for you if you are a database administrator or database developer who wants to improve the performance of your production environment. Prior experience of working with SQL Server will help you get the most out of this book.
Professional Scala
by Janek Bogucki Alessandro Lacava Aliaksandr Bedrytski Matthew de Detrich Benjamin NeilProfessional Scala provides experienced programmers with fast track coverage aimed at supporting the use of Scala in professional production applications. Skipping over the basics and fundamentals of programming, the discussion launches directly into practical Scala topics with the most up-to-date coverage of the rapidly-expanding language and related tools. Scala bridges the gap between functional and object-oriented programming, and this book details that link with clear a discussion on both Java compatibility and the read-eval-print loop used in functional programming. You'll learn the details of tooling for build and static analysis. You’ll cover unit testing with ScalaTest, documentation with Scaladoc, how to handle concurrency, and much more as you build the in-demand skill set required to use Scala in a real-world production environment. Java-compliant with functional programming properties, Scala's popularity is growing quickly—especially in the rapidly expanding areas of big data and cluster computing. This book explains everything professional programmers need to start using Scala and its main tools quickly and effectively. Master Scala syntax, the SBT interactive build tool, and the REPL workflow Explore functional design patterns, concurrency, and testing Work effectively with Maven, Scaladoc, Scala.js, and more Dive into the advanced type system Find out about Scala.js A working knowledge of Scala puts you in demand. As both the language and applications expand, so do the opportunities for experienced Scala programmers—and many positions are going unfilled. Twitter, Comcast, Netflix, and other major enterprises across industries are using Scala every day, in a number of different applications and capacities. Professional Scala helps you update your skills quickly to start advancing your career.
Professional Scala: Combine object-oriented and functional programming to build high-performance applications
by Mads Hartmann Ruslan ShevchenkoIf your application source code is overly verbose, it can be a nightmare to maintain. Write concise and expressive, type-safe code in an environment that lets you build for the JVM, browser, and more.Key FeaturesExpert guidance that shows you to efficiently use both object-oriented and functional programming techniquesUnderstand functional programming libraries, such as Cats and Scalaz, and use them to augment your Scala developmentPerfectly balances theory and hands-on exercises, assessments, and activitiesBook DescriptionThis book teaches you how to build and contribute to Scala programs, recognizing common patterns and techniques used with the language. You’ll learn how to write concise, functional code with Scala. After an introduction to core concepts, syntax, and writing example applications with scalac, you’ll learn about the Scala Collections API and how the language handles type safety via static types out-of-the-box. You’ll then learn about advanced functional programming patterns, and how you can write your own Domain Specific Languages (DSLs). By the end of the book, you’ll be equipped with the skills you need to successfully build smart, efficient applications in Scala that can be compiled to the JVM.What you will learnUnderstand the key language syntax and core concepts for application developmentMaster the type system to create scalable type-safe applications while cutting down your time spent debuggingUnderstand how you can work with advanced data structures via built-in features such as the Collections libraryUse classes, objects, and traits to transform a trivial chatbot program into a useful assistantUnderstand what are pure functions, immutability, and higher-order functionsRecognize and implement popular functional programming design patternsWho this book is forThis is an ideal book for developers who are looking to learn Scala, and is particularly well suited for Java developers looking to migrate across to Scala for application development on the JVM.
Professional Scrum Development with Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2012
by Richard HundhausenDiscover how to turn requirements into working software increments--faster and more efficiently--using Visual Studio 2012 in combination with Scrum and Agile engineering practices. Designed for software development teams, this guide delivers pragmatic, role-based guidance for exploiting the capabilities of Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools in Visual Studio and Team Foundation Server. Team members will learn proven practices and techniques for implementing Scrum to manage an application's life cycle, as well as seamlessly plan, manage, and track their Scrum projects.
Professional Scrum with Team Foundation Server 2010
by Aaron Bjork Steve Resnick Michael de la MazaProfessional guidance on using Microsoft's Visual Studio toolset for agile project managementFocusing on both process and results, this professional guide offers a practical approach to running agile software projects using Visual Studio's project management templates and tools. You'll first get a thorough overview of the interaction between traditional, scrum-based agile development techniques and the Microsoft Soutions Framework, before drilling down into the detail. The book covers tools, best practices, key templates, key data, team and process models, necessary tracking assets--and a host of other project challenges, such as project communication, organization, and budgets.Shows how to use Microsoft's agile Visual Studio toolset for agile project management Written by leading experts from Microsoft and industry, this is an authoritative guide to agile development for all Microsoft-based projectsTeaches basic concepts through best practices for delivering great software on time Covers the interaction of traditional, scrum-based agile development techniques and the Microsoft Solutions Framework Focuses on what must be in place to keep a project on track, including team models, process models, detailed tracking assets, and more Professional Scrum with Team foundation Server 2010 combines theory with practical experience to help experienced software project managers and developers ship reliable software on time.
Professional Security Management: A Strategic Guide
by Charles SwansonHistorically, security managers have tended to be sourced from either the armed forces or law enforcement. But the increasing complexity of the organisations employing them, along with the technologies employed by them, is forcing an evolution and expansion of the role, and security managers must meet this challenge in order to succeed in their field and protect the assets of their employers. Risk management, crisis management, continuity management, strategic business operations, data security, IT, and business communications all fall under the purview of the security manager. This book is a guide to meeting those challenges, providing the security manager with the essential skill set and knowledge base to meet the challenges faced in contemporary, international, or tech-oriented businesses. It covers the basics of strategy, risk, and technology from the perspective of the security manager, focussing only on the 'need to know'. The reader will benefit from an understanding of how risk management aligns its functional aims with the strategic goals and operations of the organisation. This essential book supports professional vocational accreditation and qualifications, such as the Chartered Security Professional (CSyP) or Certified Protection Professional (CPP), and advises on pathways to higher education qualifications in the fields of security and risk management. It is ideal for any risk manager looking to further their training and development, as well as being complementary for risk and security management programs with a focus on practice.
Professional SharePoint 2007 Records Management Development: Managing Official Records with Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007
by John HollidayUnique guide to records management methodologies for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 There may be books available on how to develop solutions for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, but this is the first book to provide step-by-step guidance for designing and building records management solutions on the SharePoint platform. You'll learn the five core services of any records management system-confidentiality, information integrity, high availability, adherence to policy, and audit ability-then explore the tools and techniques needed to implement them in SharePoint. The book helps you understand official records in the context of day-to-day collaboration and regulatory compliance; you'll also learn how to design extensible Windows Workflow Foundation (WF) components with records management as the central focus. Reviews Office SharePoint Server and how it provides a solid foundation for managing official records using specially constructed web sites and custom components Discusses the "File Plan", which describes where each record is stored, how long it is kept, and the manner and conditions under which it is destroyed Shows you how to apply the powerful features of the SharePoint platform to convert collaborative documents into managed files in a record center site Addresses best practices for creating records repositories, developing file plans to identify official records, controlling the creation and distribution of records using custom content types and information policy components, and more The companion Web site includes downloadable code modules you can use as a starting point for building real-world records management solutions on the SharePoint platform If you're a programmer, software architect, business analyst, or IT professional working in SharePoint, you'll want this unique book on your shelf.
Professional SharePoint 2010 Administration
by Steve Caravajal Shane Young Todd KlindtThorough coverage of the improvements and changes to SharePoint 2010SharePoint 2010 boasts a variety of incredible new features that will challenge even the most experienced administrator who is upgrading from SharePoint 2007. Written by a team of SharePoint experts, this book places a takes aim at showing you how to make these new features work right for you. Offering an in-depth look at SharePoint 2010, the authors focus on how SharePoint functionality has changed from its earliest version to its newest, and they provide you with detailed coverage of all the new features and capabilities. Presents in-depth coverage of the new features and functions of SharePoint 2010Demonstrates installation, configuration, and upgrading existing SharePoint 2007 serversDiscusses architecture and capacity planning, securing and managing site content, and integrating Office clientsDetails the protocol for handling monitoring, creating backups, and executing disaster recoveryAddresses shared service applications, navigation and governance, and business intelligence and reporting servicesProfessional SharePoint 2010 presents a solid understanding of the functionality that SharePoint 2010 provides, which will allow you to see what it can do for you.
Professional SharePoint 2010 Administration
by Steve Caravajal Shane Young Todd KlindtThorough coverage of the improvements and changes to SharePoint 2010 SharePoint 2010 boasts a variety of incredible new features that will challenge even the most experienced administrator who is upgrading from SharePoint 2007. Written by a team of SharePoint experts, this book places a takes aim at showing you how to make these new features work right for you. Offering an in-depth look at SharePoint 2010, the authors focus on how SharePoint functionality has changed from its earliest version to its newest, and they provide you with detailed coverage of all the new features and capabilities. Presents in-depth coverage of the new features and functions of SharePoint 2010 Demonstrates installation, configuration, and upgrading existing SharePoint 2007 servers Discusses architecture and capacity planning, securing and managing site content, and integrating Office clients Details the protocol for handling monitoring, creating backups, and executing disaster recovery Addresses shared service applications, navigation and governance, and business intelligence and reporting services Professional SharePoint 2010 presents a solid understanding of the functionality that SharePoint 2010 provides, which will allow you to see what it can do for you.
Professional SharePoint 2010 Branding and User Interface Design
by John Ross Paul Stubbs Randy Drisgill Jacob J. Sanford Larry RiemannA must have guide for creating engaging and usable SharePoint 2010 branding With SharePoint 2010, Microsoft has provided a more robust environment for creating collaboration and content management sites that rival any of the popular websites on the internet. Creating a branded SharePoint site involves understanding both traditional web design techniques as well as topics that are typically reserved for developers. This book bridges that gap by not only providing expert guidance for creating beautiful public facing and internal intranet sites but it also addresses the needs of those readers that only want to understand the basics enough to apply some style to their sites. Things like creative design, the experience visitors have navigating your user interface, ease of use--these are all important branding considerations and not always intuitive. This unique book from a team of SharePoint branding experts lays it all out. Whether you want to make SharePoint look completely different or just make minor design changes, this expert guide will provide tips, techniques, and insights to get the job done.
Professional SharePoint 2010 Cloud Based Solutions
by Steve Fox Girish Raja Paul Stubbs Donovan FolletteAn authoritative guide to extending SharePoint's power with cloud-based services If you want to be part of the next major shift in the IT industry, you'll want this book. Melding two of the hottest trends in the industry-the widespread popularity of the SharePoint collaboration platform and the rapid rise of cloud computing-this practical guide shows developers how to extend their SharePoint solutions with the cloud's almost limitless capabilities. See how to get started, discover smart ways to leverage cloud data and services through Azure, start incorporating Twitter or LinkedIn into your solutions, find the best ways to secure everything, and much more. Shows developers how to use Microsoft SharePoint 2010 to create scalable, cloud-based solutions Melds the hottest new trend in the industry-developing, hosting, managing, or storing code in the cloud-with what SharePoint developers need to know to weave these technologies into their solutions Provides developer patterns, real-world examples, and invaluable walkthroughs Topics include SQL Azure for data management and BI, building an Azure-based corporate tax service, connecting Linked In and SharePoint profile data, creating a filterable Twitter dashboard, leveraging Bing Maps Geo services, maintaining security, and more SharePoint developers, discover exciting new ways to extend SharePoint's functionality with this practical and content-rich guide.
Professional SharePoint 2010 Development
by Thomas Rizzo Scot Hillier Reza Alirezaei Paul Swider Jeff Fried Kenneth SchaeferUpdated guidance on how to take advantage of the newest features of SharePoint programmabilityMore than simply a portal, SharePoint is Microsoft's popular content management solution for building intranets and websites or hosting wikis and blogs. Offering broad coverage on all aspects of development for the SharePoint platform, this comprehensive book shows you exactly what SharePoint does, how to build solutions, and what features are accessible within SharePoint.Written by a team of SharePoint experts, this new edition offers an extensive selection of field-tested best practices that shows you how to leverage the vast power of this multi-faceted tool to build custom workflow and content management applications. Plus, you'll discover how to take advantage of the new features to roll out new SharePoint sites or upgrade existing sites.Keeps you thoroughly up to date on all the most recent changes to SharePoint 2010 Reveals broad and deep coverage of social media features, content management applications, enterprise search, business connectivity services, user experience development, and custom workflowExamines SharePoint Server 2010 vs. SharePoint Foundation ServerHighlights ways you can take advantage of improvements to offline and mobile client capabilities, improvements to SQL Server table support, Cloud-based offerings with Azure integration, social networking additions, and moreProfessional SharePoint 2010 Development, Second Edition presents you with authoritative coverage on all aspects of development for the SharePoint platform.
Professional SharePoint 2013 Administration eBook And SharePoint-videos.com Bundle
by Steve Caravajal Shane Young Todd Klindt Asif RehmaniSharePoint admin author gurus return to prepare you for working with the new features of SharePoint 2013! The new iteration of SharePoint boasts exciting new features. However, any new version also comes with its fair share of challenges and that's where this book comes in. The team of SharePoint admin gurus returns to presents a fully updated resource that prepares you for making all the new SharePoint 2013 features work right. They cover all of the administration components of SharePoint 2013 in detail, and present a clear understanding of how they affect the role of the administrator. Compares and contrasts SharePoint 2013 to earlier versions Helps make your SharePoint 2013 installation smooth and successful Addresses managing customizations Looks at SharePoint 2013 for Internet sites Includes an introduction to SQL Server 2012 Professional SharePoint 2013 Administration enhances your SharePoint skill set and immerses you in the new content of the platform.
Professional SharePoint 2013 Development
by Scot Hillier Brian Wilson Reza Alirezaei Paul Swider Jeff Fried Matt Ranlett Brendon SchwartzThorough coverage of development in SharePoint 2013A team of well-known Microsoft MVPs joins forces in this fully updated resource, providing you with in-depth coverage of development tools in the latest iteration of the immensely popular SharePoint. From building solutions to building custom workflow and content management applications, this book shares field-tested best practices on all aspect of SharePoint 2013 development. Offers a thorough look at Windows Azure and SharePoint 2013Includes new chapters on Application Life Cycle Management, developing apps in SharePoint, and building PerformancePoint Dashboards in SharePointProfessional SharePoint 2013 Development is an essential SharePoint developer title.
Professional SharePoint 2013 Development eBook and SharePoint-videos.com Bundle
by Scot Hillier Brian Wilson Reza Alirezaei Paul Swider Jeff Fried Asif Rehmani Matt Ranlett Brendon SchwartzThe Professional SharePoint Development and SharePoint-videos. com Bundle represents a unique collaboration between SharePoint content leaders. The bundle features the best-selling Wrox book Professional SharePoint 2013 Development (ISBN: 978-1118495827) -- with nearly 30,000 copies sold in all editions -- and several complementary professional SharePoint Development videos from the renowned SharePoint-videos. com. All based on SharePoint 2013, the book and videos addresses the major path forward for the SharePoint platform and outline in a practical way how a new SharePoint developer can get started. From building solutions, to building custom workflow and content management applications, this book and video package has field-tested best-practices on all aspects of SharePoint development. About SharePoint-videos. com SharePoint-Videos. com (SPVideos) is focused on empowering information workers in corporate environments with the SharePoint knowledge they need to be successful. Their goal is ensuring sustainable SharePoint adoption through education and support. SPVideos provides the following business solutions: Asif Rehmani has been training and consulting on SharePoint technologies since 2002. He is a SharePoint Server MVP and MCT. He has written SharePoint curricula, several books for Wrox, and dozens of SharePoint articles. He has produced hundreds of video tutorials on SharePoint, many available at Microsoft TechNet, MSDN, Channel 9, Office. com, YouTube and SharePoint-Videos. com. Asif has presented at conferences globally including Microsoft's TechEd, SharePoint Conference, SPTechCon, and SharePoint Connections. His clients include Caltech, Fidelity. com, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Lockheed Martin, Symantec, Autodesk, and Raytheon
Professional SharePoint® 2010 Development
by Scot Hillier Tom Rizzo Reza Alirezaei Paul Swider Jeff Fried Kenneth SchaeferLearn to leverage the features of the newest version of SharePoint, in this update to the bestseller More than simply a portal, SharePoint is Microsoft's popular content management solution for building intranets and Web sites or hosting wikis and blogs. Offering broad coverage on all aspects of development for the SharePoint platform, this comprehensive book shows you exactly what SharePoint does, how to build solutions, and what features are accessible within SharePoint. Written by one of the most recognized names in SharePoint development, Professional SharePoint 2010 Development offers an extensive selection of field-tested best practices that shows you how to leverage the vast power of this multi-faceted tool to build custom workflow and content management applications. Plus, you'll discover how to take advantage of the new features to roll out new SharePoint sites or upgrade existing sites. SharePoint guru Tom Rizzo offers broad coverage of the newest version of SharePoint, Microsoft's popular content management solution Addresses how the new version adds enhanced developer support for ASP. NET, Ajax, LINQ, and Silverlight Demonstrates how to take advantage of new features, including improvements to offline and mobile client capabilities, social networking additions, and more Covers user experience development, platform services, social media features, event handling, the business data catalog, forms and workflow, business intelligence, and more With this book, you'll get exhaustive coverage on the many possibilities that exist with SharePoint.
Professional Sitecore 8 Development
by Phil Wicklund Jason WilkersonStructure templates and content within Sitecore, work with integrated tools, and leverage its extensive automation capabilities. Sitecore was recently recognized as one of the most reputable and reliable, enterprise-class web content management solutions (WCMS) available in the marketplace. Thousands of companies are using Sitecore to manage their digital experiences online. Because Sitecore is such a large, complex platform, developers often have a hard time coming up to speed, even after completing a Sitecore training course for developers. However, leveraging the design patterns and other practices laid out in this book will make that transition much easier. Professional Sitecore 8 Development provides a soup-to-nuts approach for a Sitecore rookie to come up to speed quickly, as well as provide more advanced techniques for seasoned veterans that they may not be exposed to otherwise. Key coverage areas include: Getting started with Sitecore development Front-end development techniques Incorporating design patterns into your Sitecore solutions Unit testing Sitecore applications Programming Sitecore's marketing capabilities Sitecore automation with PowerShell Advanced development techniques What you'll learn Develop solutions on the Sitecore platform Come up to speed on Sitecore without going through a training class Build front-end (HTML, CSS, Angular, etc. ) solutions as well as back-end (C#) solutions on Sitecore Incorporate design patterns into your Sitecore solutions Make use of advanced Sitecore development techniques Who This Book Is For The book is a developer's companion, both front end and back end developers. The target audience is both developers who have zero Sitecore experience, as well as seasoned veterans looking for advanced best practices. A secondary audience would be Sitecore administrators who would benefit from discussions around performance tuning and security.
Professional Sitecore Development
by John WestProfessional Sitecore Development offers comprehensive information for programmers learning the CMS and experienced Sitecore developers alike. This guidance can help your organization minimize implementation cost and time to web, increasing revenue while decreasing IT costs. With this book, you will learn how to implement solutions with Sitecore, how the Sitecore architecture enhances the ASP.NET development process, how to use Sitecore's extensive Application Programming Interfaces, and how to deploy the website.Professional Sitecore Development provides coverage on a range of topics including:* Installing and configuring Sitecore* Implementing an information architecture and transforming content into web pages* Using the Sitecore security infrastructure, managing errors, and testing automatically* Managing Sitecore projects, optimizing performance, and scaling Sitecore solutions* Tips, tricks, and best practices for working with the CMS* Extending Sitecore and integrating external systems, including coverage of configuration, events, pipelines, and Sitecore's user interface technologyIf you're looking for a solution for web content management, then Sitecore is your answer and this book will get you started using this valuable software today.
Professional Storyboarding: Rules of Thumb
by Anson JewStoryboarding is a very tough business, and a new storyboarder really needs to have their wits about them and have professional savvy to survive in this competitive field. Storyboarding: Rules of Thumb offers highly illustrative examples of basic storyboarding concepts, as well as sound, career-oriented advice for the new artist. This book also features a number of veteran storyboard artists sharing their experiences in the professional world.
Professional Swift
by Michael DipperyTransition from Objective-C to the cleaner, more functionalSwift quickly and easily Professional Swift shows you how to create Mac and iPhoneapplications using Apple's new programming language. Thiscode-intensive, practical guide walks you through Swift bestpractices as you learn the language, build an application, andrefine it using advanced concepts and techniques. Organized foreasy navigation, this book can be read end-to-end for a self-pacedtutorial, or used as an on-demand desk reference as unfamiliarsituations arise. The first section of the book guides you throughthe basics of Swift programming, with clear instruction oneverything from writing code to storing data, and Section II addsadvanced data types, advanced debugging, extending classes, andmore. You'll learn everything you need to know to make thetransition from Objective-C to Swift smooth and painless, so youcan begin building faster, more secure apps than ever before. Get acquainted with the Swift language and syntax Write, deploy, and debug Swift programs Store data and interface with web services Master advanced usage, and bridge Swift and Objective-C Professional Swift is your guide to the future of OS Xand iOS development.
Professional Team Foundation Server 2010
by Martin Woodward Brian Keller Grant Holliday Ed BlankenshipAuthoritative guide to TFS 2010 from a dream team of Microsoft insiders and MVPs!Microsoft Visual Studio Team Foundation Server (TFS) has evolved until it is now an essential tool for Microsoft?s Application Lifestyle Management suite of productivity tools, enabling collaboration within and among software development teams. By 2011, TFS will replace Microsoft?s leading source control system, VisualSourceSafe, resulting in an even greater demand for information about it. Professional Team Foundation Server 2010, written by an accomplished team of Microsoft insiders and Microsoft MVPs, provides the thorough, step-by-step instruction you need to use TFS 2010 efficiently?so you can more effectively manage and deliver software products in an enterprise. Provides a broad overview of Team Foundation Server for developers, software project managers, testers, business analysts, and others wanting to?learn how to use TFSGives TFS administrators the tools they need to efficiently monitor and manage the TFS environmentCovers core TFS functions including project management, work item tracking, version control, test case management, build automation, reporting, and more??Explains extensibility options and how to write extensions for TFS 2010Helps certification candidates prepare for the Microsoft Team Foundation Server 2010 certification exam (Exam 70-512)The clear, programmer-to-programmer Wrox style of Professional Team Foundation Server 2010 will soon have you thoroughly up to speed.
Professional Team Foundation Server 2013
by Martin Woodward Grant Holliday Ed Blankenship Steven St. Jean Damian BradyTeam Foundation Server is now for everyone!Team Foundation Server is an integral part of Microsoft's Application Lifecycle Management suite for managing and delivering software projects. The 2013 update has opened up TFS for everyone by expanding capabilities to support iOS, MacOS, Android, and Java development. Professional Team Foundation Server 2013 covers the latest updates for Agile Project Management, Test-Case Management, Release Management, and shows new users the TFS workflow for managing and delivering products. The authors leverage their positions as MVP Microsoft insiders to guide you step-by-step through all things TFS, as well as help prepare you for the Team Foundation Server Certification Exam.Provides a broad overview of Team Foundation Server for developers, software project managers, testers, business analysts, and others wanting to learn how to use TFSGives TFS administrators the tools they need to efficiently monitor and manage the TFS environmentCovers core TFS functions including project management, work item tracking, version control, test case management, build automation, reportingExplains extensibility options and how to write extensions for TFSHelps certification candidates prepare for the Microsoft Team Foundation Server 2013 certification examProfessional Team Foundation Server 2013 is the ultimate guide to mastering this invaluable developer's tool.
Professional Techniques for Video Game Writing
by Wendy DespainThis second edition of Professional Techniques for Video Game Writing is updated with new chapters and new authors, but it’s still a no-nonsense guide to the professional craft of writing for video games. Not only does the text cover story and narrative elements, but it also addresses dialogue, documentation, and strategy guides. Seasoned video game writers each address a different topic, including the best way to break into the video game industry, how to be an efficient part of a team, and the principles of narrative design. The book also offers script samples, technical writing advice, effective writing tips, and suggestions for how to innovate in game narrative. Key Features Comprehensive enough for veterans and accessible enough for novices Goes into detail about how to write tutorials, script doctoring, and writing for AAA games Delivers invaluable experiences directly from writers in the games industry Full of practical advice from industry pros on how to get a job, and then how to get the job done Author Bio Wendy Despain has more than two decades of experience spearheading digital media projects. She has worked with teams around the world as a writer, narrative designer, producer, and consultant on interactive experiences ranging from video games to augmented reality. She’s worked with EA, Disney, Ubisoft, Cartoon Network, PBS, Marvel, and Wargaming. Currently, she’s a Production Director at ArenaNet, makers of the Guild Wars franchise. Her books include: Writing For Videogame Genres: From FPS to RPG Talking to Artists/Talking to Programmers 100 Principles of Game Design