Learn the Python skills and culture you need to become a productive member of any Python project.About This BookTaking a practical approach to studying PythonA clear appreciation of the sequence-oriented parts of PythonEmphasis on the way in which Python code is structuredLearn how to produce bug-free code by using testing toolsWho This Book Is ForThe Python Apprentice is for anyone who wants to start building, cr...

It's all in the name: Learn You a Haskell for Great Good! is a hilarious, illustrated guide to this complex functional language. Packed with the author's original artwork, pop culture references, and most importantly, useful example code, this book teaches functional fundamentals in a way you never thought possible.You'll start with the kid stuff: basic syntax, recursion, types and type classes. Then once you've got the basics down, the real black belt master-class begins:...

This book provides the reader with a comprehensive overview of the new open source programming language Go (in its first stable and maintained release Go 1) from Google.The language is devised with Java / C#-like syntax so as to feel familiar to the bulk of programmers today, but Go code is much cleaner and simpler to read, thus increasing the productivity of developers.You will see how Go:simplifies programming with slices, maps, structs and interfaces incorporates...

The Best Fully Integrated Study System Available--Written by the Lead Developers of Exam 310-065With hundreds of practice questions and hands-on exercises, SCJP Sun Certified Programmer for Java 6 Study Guide covers what you need to know--and shows you how to prepare--for this challenging exam.100% complete coverage of all official objectives for exam 310-065Exam Objective Highlights in every chapter point out certification objectiv...

This handy little book offers programmers a complete overview of the syntax and semantics of regular expressions that are at the heart of every text-processing application. Ideal as a quick reference, Regular Expression Pocket Reference covers the regular expression APIs for Perl 5.8, Ruby (including some upcoming 1.9 features), Java, PHP, .NET and C#, Python, vi, JavaScript, and the PCRE regular expression libraries.This concise and easy-to-use reference puts a very power...

grep Pocket Reference is the first guide devoted to grep, the powerful Unix content-location utility. This handy book is ideal for system administrators, security professionals, developers, and others who want to learn more about grep and take new approaches with it -- for everything from mail filtering and system log management to malware analysis. With grep Pocket Reference, you will:Learn methods for filtering large files for specific contentAcq...

The “Bible” for Rails Development: Now Fully Updated for Rails 4.1"When I read The Rails Way for the first time, I felt like I truly understood Rails for the first time.”—From the Foreword by Steve KlabnikRuby on Rails 4 is leaner, tighter, and even more valuable to professional web developers. More than ever, it helps you focus on what matters most: delivering business value via clean and maintainable code.The Rails™4 Way

The ASP.NET MVC Framework has always been a good platform on which to implement REST-based services, but the introduction of the ASP.NET Web API Framework raised the bar to a whole new level.Now in release version 2.1, the Web API Framework has evolved into a powerful and refreshingly usable platform. This concise book provides technical background and guidance that will enable you to best use the ASP.NET Web API 2 Framework to build world-class REST services.New content in...

Learn core concepts of Python and unleash its power to script highest quality Python programsAbout This BookDevelop a strong set of programming skills with Pyhton that you will be able to express in any situation, on every platform, thanks to Python's portabilityStop writing scripts and start architecting programs by applying object-oriented programming techniques in PythonLearn the trickier aspects of Python and put it in a stru...

Getting started with MongoDB is easy, but once you begin building applications with it, you'll face some complex issues. What are the tradeoffs between normalized and denormalized data? How do you handle replica set failure and failover? This collection of MongoDB tips, tricks, and hacks helps you resolve issues with everything from application design and implementation to data safety and monitoring.You get specific guidance in five topic areas directly from engineers at 10gen, the...

Ramp Up Your PL/SQL Programming SkillsMaster PL/SQL through the hands-on exercises, extensive examples, and real-world projects inside this Oracle Press guide. Filled with best practices, Oracle Database 11g PL/SQL Programming Workbook covers all the latest features and enhancements of the language. Mastery checks at the end of each chapter reinforce the material covered, and sample code from the book is available for download. Even experienced Oracle professionals will ...

Learn Java with this fun and painless self-teaching guide. Easy-to-understand, step-by-step instruction explains the most commonly used programming language for designing dynamic Web pages. Numerous examples, quizzes at the end of each chapter, and a final exam solidify the knowledge you have learned.