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Agile Project Management with Scrum

by Ken Schwaber ...

Series series Developer Best Practices
The rules and practices for Scrum—a simple process for managing complex projects—are few, straightforward, and easy to learn. But Scrum’s simplicity itself—its lack of prescription—can be disarming, and new practitioners often find themselves reverting to old project management habits and tools and yielding lesser results. In this illuminating series of case studies, Scrum co-creator and ... Read more

$37.99 CAD

The rules and practices for Scrum—a simple process for managing complex projects—are few, straightforward, and easy to learn. But Scrum’s simplicity itself—its lack of prescription—can be disarming, and new practitioners often find themselves reverting to old project management habits and tools and yielding lesser results. In this illuminating series of case studies, Scrum co-creator and
... Read more
Refactoring: Improving the Design of Existing Code

Improving the Design of Existing Code

by Martin Fowler, Kent Beck, John Brant, William Opdyke, Don Roberts ...

Series series Addison-Wesley Object Technology Series
As the application of object technology--particularly the Java programming language--has become commonplace, a new problem has emerged to confront the software development community. Significant numbers of poorly designed programs have been created by less-experienced developers, resulting in applications that are inefficient and hard to maintain and extend. Increasingly, software system ... Read more

$58.99 CAD

As the application of object technology--particularly the Java programming language--has become commonplace, a new problem has emerged to confront the software development community. Significant numbers of poorly designed programs have been created by less-experienced developers, resulting in applications that are inefficient and hard to maintain and extend. Increasingly, software system
... Read more
Foundations of Robotics

A Multidisciplinary Approach with Python and ROS

Edited by Damith Herath, David St-Onge ...

Series series Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)
This open access book introduces key concepts in robotics in an easy to understand language using an engaging project-based approach. It covers contemporary topics in robotics, providing an accessible entry point to fundamentals in all the major domains. A section is dedicated to introducing programming concepts using Python, which has become a language of choice in robotics and AI. The book also ... Read more

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This open access book introduces key concepts in robotics in an easy to understand language using an engaging project-based approach. It covers contemporary topics in robotics, providing an accessible entry point to fundamentals in all the major domains. A section is dedicated to introducing programming concepts using Python, which has become a language of choice in robotics and AI. The book also
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How to Program with Java eBook

by Trevor J Page ...

This eBook is designed to teach anyone how to program with Java. The tutorials contained within were carefully constructed with the beginner programmer in mind. The lessons are presented step by step, and explained in plain English.It starts with the basics such as:What is a Variable?What is a Control Structure?What is a Data Structure?These are terms that, if never seen before, would scare ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

This eBook is designed to teach anyone how to program with Java. The tutorials contained within were carefully constructed with the beginner programmer in mind. The lessons are presented step by step, and explained in plain English.It starts with the basics such as:What is a Variable?What is a Control Structure?What is a Data Structure?These are terms that, if never seen before, would scare
... Read more
C All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies

by Dan Gookin ...

Ready, set, code! A user-friendly guide introducing the C programming language to new and intermediate codersThe C programming language and its direct descendants are widespread and among the most popular programming languages used in the world today. The enduring popularity of C continues because C programs are fast, concise, and run on many different systems. Flexible and efficient, C is ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

Ready, set, code! A user-friendly guide introducing the C programming language to new and intermediate codersThe C programming language and its direct descendants are widespread and among the most popular programming languages used in the world today. The enduring popularity of C continues because C programs are fast, concise, and run on many different systems. Flexible and efficient, C is
... Read more
Linux Kernel Development

by Robert Love ...

Series series Developer's Library
Linux Kernel Development details the design and implementation of the Linux kernel, presenting the content in a manner that is beneficial to those writing and developing kernel code, as well as to programmers seeking to better understand the operating system and become more efficient and productive in their coding.The book details the major subsystems and features of the Linux kernel, including ... Read more

$47.99 CAD

Linux Kernel Development details the design and implementation of the Linux kernel, presenting the content in a manner that is beneficial to those writing and developing kernel code, as well as to programmers seeking to better understand the operating system and become more efficient and productive in their coding.The book details the major subsystems and features of the Linux kernel, including
... Read more
C# Programming from Zero to Proficiency (Beginner)

C# from Zero to Proficiency, #2

by Patrick Felicia ...

Series Book 2 - C# from Zero to Proficiency
Stop Trying to Learn C# the Hard way.Without my book, most people spend too long trying to learn C# the hard way. This book is the only one that will get you to learn C# fast without wasting so much time. It includes four chapters that painlessly teach you the necessary skills to master C# and to create your first apps.What You Will LearnAfter completing this book, you will be able to:Create your ... Read more

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Stop Trying to Learn C# the Hard way.Without my book, most people spend too long trying to learn C# the hard way. This book is the only one that will get you to learn C# fast without wasting so much time. It includes four chapters that painlessly teach you the necessary skills to master C# and to create your first apps.What You Will LearnAfter completing this book, you will be able to:Create your
... Read more
Python Cookbook

Recipes for Mastering Python 3

by David Beazley, Brian K. Jones ...

If you need help writing programs in Python 3, or want to update older Python 2 code, this book is just the ticket. Packed with practical recipes written and tested with Python 3.3, this unique cookbook is for experienced Python programmers who want to focus on modern tools and idioms.Inside, you’ll find complete recipes for more than a dozen topics, covering the core Python language as well as ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

If you need help writing programs in Python 3, or want to update older Python 2 code, this book is just the ticket. Packed with practical recipes written and tested with Python 3.3, this unique cookbook is for experienced Python programmers who want to focus on modern tools and idioms.Inside, you’ll find complete recipes for more than a dozen topics, covering the core Python language as well as
... Read more
Software Estimation

Demystifying the Black Art

by Steve McConnell ...

Series series Developer Best Practices
Often referred to as the “black art” because of its complexity and uncertainty, software estimation is not as difficult or puzzling as people think. In fact, generating accurate estimates is straightforward—once you understand the art of creating them. In his highly anticipated book, acclaimed author Steve McConnell unravels the mystery to successful software estimation—distilling academic ... Read more

$42.99 CAD

Often referred to as the “black art” because of its complexity and uncertainty, software estimation is not as difficult or puzzling as people think. In fact, generating accurate estimates is straightforward—once you understand the art of creating them. In his highly anticipated book, acclaimed author Steve McConnell unravels the mystery to successful software estimation—distilling academic
... Read more
iOS Sensor Apps with Arduino

Wiring the iPhone and iPad into the Internet of Things

by Alasdair Allan ...

Turn your iPhone or iPad into the hub of a distributed sensor network with the help of an Arduino microcontroller. With this concise guide, you’ll learn how to connect an external sensor to an iOS device and have them talk to each other through Arduino. You’ll also build an iOS application that will parse the sensor values it receives and plot the resulting measurements, all in real-time.iOS ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

Turn your iPhone or iPad into the hub of a distributed sensor network with the help of an Arduino microcontroller. With this concise guide, you’ll learn how to connect an external sensor to an iOS device and have them talk to each other through Arduino. You’ll also build an iOS application that will parse the sensor values it receives and plot the resulting measurements, all in real-time.iOS
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UML 2.0 in a Nutshell

A Desktop Quick Reference

by Dan Pilone, Neil Pitman ...

System developers have used modeling languages for decades to specify, visualize, construct, and document systems. The Unified Modeling Language (UML) is one of those languages. UML makes it possible for team members to collaborate by providing a common language that applies to a multitude of different systems. Essentially, it enables you to communicate solutions in a consistent, tool-supported ... Read more

$28.99 CAD

System developers have used modeling languages for decades to specify, visualize, construct, and document systems. The Unified Modeling Language (UML) is one of those languages. UML makes it possible for team members to collaborate by providing a common language that applies to a multitude of different systems. Essentially, it enables you to communicate solutions in a consistent, tool-supported
... Read more
An Introduction to Programming in JavaScript

Stomping Zombies with Variables, Loops, Functions and More

by John Rhea ...

Series Book 10 - Undead Institute
Start taking down the zombie horde with rapid fire web development programs. This book introduces you to JavaScript and a wide variety of beginner programming topics like variables, conditional statements, loops and functions.You’ll understand the different types of variables available to you and how to create and utilize them for maximum damage to the undead.We’ll discuss conditional statements ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Start taking down the zombie horde with rapid fire web development programs. This book introduces you to JavaScript and a wide variety of beginner programming topics like variables, conditional statements, loops and functions.You’ll understand the different types of variables available to you and how to create and utilize them for maximum damage to the undead.We’ll discuss conditional statements
... Read more
Atmospheric Monitoring with Arduino

Building Simple Devices to Collect Data About the Environment

by Patrick Di Justo, Emily Gertz ...

Makers around the globe are building low-cost devices to monitor the environment, and with this hands-on guide, so can you. Through succinct tutorials, illustrations, and clear step-by-step instructions, you’ll learn how to create gadgets for examining the quality of our atmosphere, using Arduino and several inexpensive sensors.Detect harmful gases, dust particles such as smoke and smog, and upper ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

Makers around the globe are building low-cost devices to monitor the environment, and with this hands-on guide, so can you. Through succinct tutorials, illustrations, and clear step-by-step instructions, you’ll learn how to create gadgets for examining the quality of our atmosphere, using Arduino and several inexpensive sensors.Detect harmful gases, dust particles such as smoke and smog, and upper
... Read more
Programming

Principles and Practice Using C++

by Bjarne Stroustrup ...

An Introduction to Programming by the Inventor of C++Preparation for Programming in the Real WorldThe book assumes that you aim eventually to write non-trivial programs, whether for work in software development or in some other technical field.Focus on Fundamental Concepts and TechniquesThe book explains fundamental concepts and techniques in greater depth than traditional introductions. This ... Read more

$71.99 CAD

An Introduction to Programming by the Inventor of C++Preparation for Programming in the Real WorldThe book assumes that you aim eventually to write non-trivial programs, whether for work in software development or in some other technical field.Focus on Fundamental Concepts and TechniquesThe book explains fundamental concepts and techniques in greater depth than traditional introductions. This
... Read more
jQuery Cookbook

Solutions & Examples for jQuery Developers

by Cody Lindley ...

jQuery simplifies building rich, interactive web frontends. Getting started with this JavaScript library is easy, but it can take years to fully realize its breadth and depth; this cookbook shortens the learning curve considerably. With these recipes, you'll learn patterns and practices from 19 leading developers who use jQuery for everything from integrating simple components into websites and ... Read more

$25.99 CAD

jQuery simplifies building rich, interactive web frontends. Getting started with this JavaScript library is easy, but it can take years to fully realize its breadth and depth; this cookbook shortens the learning curve considerably. With these recipes, you'll learn patterns and practices from 19 leading developers who use jQuery for everything from integrating simple components into websites and
... Read more
C# Programming from Zero to Proficiency (Introduction)

C# from Zero to Proficiency, #0

by Patrick Felicia ...

Series Book 0 - C# from Zero to Proficiency
Stop Trying to Learn C# the Hard way.Without my book, most people spend too long trying to learn C# the hard way. This book is the only one that will get you to learn C# fast without wasting so much time. It includes instructions that painlessly teach you the necessary skills to master C# and to create your first apps.What You Will LearnAfter completing this book, you will be able to:Create your ... Read more

Free

Stop Trying to Learn C# the Hard way.Without my book, most people spend too long trying to learn C# the hard way. This book is the only one that will get you to learn C# fast without wasting so much time. It includes instructions that painlessly teach you the necessary skills to master C# and to create your first apps.What You Will LearnAfter completing this book, you will be able to:Create your
... Read more
Agile Testing

A Practical Guide for Testers and Agile Teams

by Lisa Crispin, Janet Gregory ...

Series series Addison-Wesley Signature Series (Cohn)
Testing is a key component of agile development. The widespread adoption of agile methods has brought the need for effective testing into the limelight, and agile projects have transformed the role of testers. Much of a tester’s function, however, remains largely misunderstood. What is the true role of a tester? Do agile teams actually need members with QA backgrounds? What does it really mean to ... Read more

$57.99 CAD

Testing is a key component of agile development. The widespread adoption of agile methods has brought the need for effective testing into the limelight, and agile projects have transformed the role of testers. Much of a tester’s function, however, remains largely misunderstood. What is the true role of a tester? Do agile teams actually need members with QA backgrounds? What does it really mean to
... Read more
The Scalyr Guide to Getting Started Logging as Quickly as Possible

With quick-start guides to logging in Java, C++, Python, C#, JavaScript, Ruby, Go, Node.js, & Spring Boot

by Scalyr ...

Series Book 1 - The Scalyr Guide to Getting Started Logging as Quickly as Possible
Logging used to be purely a troubleshooting tool. Now, it’s a source of fascinating data that your group can turn into a competitive advantage. It’s basically application archaeology.This book has enough information to get you started logging in a wide variety of tech stacks. You’ll learn the absolute basics in all of those tech stacks, as well as a bit of deeper theory. And this knowledge will ... Read more

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Logging used to be purely a troubleshooting tool. Now, it’s a source of fascinating data that your group can turn into a competitive advantage. It’s basically application archaeology.This book has enough information to get you started logging in a wide variety of tech stacks. You’ll learn the absolute basics in all of those tech stacks, as well as a bit of deeper theory. And this knowledge will
... Read more
Learning Agile

Understanding Scrum, XP, Lean, and Kanban

by Andrew Stellman, Jennifer Greene ...

Learning Agile is a comprehensive guide to the most popular agile methods, written in a light and engaging style that makes it easy for you to learn.Agile has revolutionized the way teams approach software development, but with dozens of agile methodologies to choose from, the decision to "go agile" can be tricky. This practical book helps you sort it out, first by grounding you in agile’s ... Read more

$45.99 CAD

Learning Agile is a comprehensive guide to the most popular agile methods, written in a light and engaging style that makes it easy for you to learn.Agile has revolutionized the way teams approach software development, but with dozens of agile methodologies to choose from, the decision to "go agile" can be tricky. This practical book helps you sort it out, first by grounding you in agile’s
... Read more
Microsoft Project 2010: The Missing Manual

by Bonnie Biafore ...

Microsoft Project is brimming with features to help you manage any project, large or small. But learning the software is only half the battle. What you really need is real-world guidance: how to prep your project before touching your PC, which Project tools work best, and which ones to use with care. This book explains it all, helping you go from project manager to project master.Get a project ... Read more

$28.99 CAD

Microsoft Project is brimming with features to help you manage any project, large or small. But learning the software is only half the battle. What you really need is real-world guidance: how to prep your project before touching your PC, which Project tools work best, and which ones to use with care. This book explains it all, helping you go from project manager to project master.Get a project
... Read more
Practical C Programming

Why Does 2+2 = 5986?

by Steve Oualline ...

There are lots of introductory C books, but this is the first one that has the no-nonsense, practical approach that has made Nutshell Handbooks® famous.C programming is more than just getting the syntax right. Style and debugging also play a tremendous part in creating programs that run well and are easy to maintain. This book teaches you not only the mechanics of programming, but also describes ... Read more

$25.99 CAD

There are lots of introductory C books, but this is the first one that has the no-nonsense, practical approach that has made Nutshell Handbooks® famous.C programming is more than just getting the syntax right. Style and debugging also play a tremendous part in creating programs that run well and are easy to maintain. This book teaches you not only the mechanics of programming, but also describes
... Read more
Building a DevOps Culture

by Mandi Walls ...

DevOps is as much about culture as it is about toolsWhen people talk about DevOps, they often emphasize configuration management systems, source code repositories, and other tools. But, as Mandi Walls explains in this Velocity report, DevOps is really about changing company culture—replacing traditional development and operations silos with collaborative teams of people from both camps.The DevOps ... Read more

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DevOps is as much about culture as it is about toolsWhen people talk about DevOps, they often emphasize configuration management systems, source code repositories, and other tools. But, as Mandi Walls explains in this Velocity report, DevOps is really about changing company culture—replacing traditional development and operations silos with collaborative teams of people from both camps.The DevOps
... Read more
Introduction to Machine Learning with Python

A Guide for Data Scientists

by Andreas C. Müller, Sarah Guido ...

Machine learning has become an integral part of many commercial applications and research projects, but this field is not exclusive to large companies with extensive research teams. If you use Python, even as a beginner, this book will teach you practical ways to build your own machine learning solutions. With all the data available today, machine learning applications are limited only by your ... Read more

$54.99 CAD

Machine learning has become an integral part of many commercial applications and research projects, but this field is not exclusive to large companies with extensive research teams. If you use Python, even as a beginner, this book will teach you practical ways to build your own machine learning solutions. With all the data available today, machine learning applications are limited only by your
... Read more
Effective Java

by Joshua Bloch ...

Series series Java Series
Are you looking for a deeper understanding of the Java™ programming language so that you can write code that is clearer, more correct, more robust, and more reusable? Look no further! Effective Java™, Second Edition, brings together seventy-eight indispensable programmer’s rules of thumb: working, best-practice solutions for the programming challenges you encounter every day.This highly ... Read more

$52.99 CAD

Are you looking for a deeper understanding of the Java™ programming language so that you can write code that is clearer, more correct, more robust, and more reusable? Look no further! Effective Java™, Second Edition, brings together seventy-eight indispensable programmer’s rules of thumb: working, best-practice solutions for the programming challenges you encounter every day.This highly
... Read more

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