Want to build native Mac OS X applications with a sleek, developer-friendly alternative to Objective-C? MacRuby is an ideal choice. This in-depth guide shows you how Apple’s implementation of Ruby gives you access to all the features available to Objective-C programmers. You’ll get clear, detailed explanations of MacRuby, including quick programming techniques such as prototyping.Perfect for programmers at any level, this book is packed with code samples and complete project exampl...

Native apps have distinct advantages, but the future belongs to mobile web apps that function on a broad range of smartphones and tablets. Get started with jQuery Mobile, the touch-optimized framework for creating apps that look and behave consistently across many devices. This concise book provides HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript code examples, screen shots, and step-by-step guidance to help you build a complete working app with jQuery Mobile.If you're already familiar with the jQuery...

Quickly create Web sites with this poweful toolUse this free and easy programming language for e-commerce sites and blogsIf you need to build Web and database applications quickly but you don't dream in computer code, take heart! Ruby on Rails was created for you, and this book will have you up and running in no time. The Ruby scripting language and the Rails framework let you create full-featured Web applications fast. It's even fun!

This new edition of Understanding Oracle APEX 5 Application Development shows APEX developers how to build practical, non-trivial web applications. The book introduces the world of APEX properties, explaining the functionality supported by each page component as well as the techniques developers use to achieve that functionality. The book is targeted at those who are new to APEX and just beginning to develop real projects for production deployment.Reading the book and work...

Build an application from backend to browser with Node.js, and kick open the doors to real-time event programming. With this hands-on book, you’ll learn how to create a social network application similar to LinkedIn and Facebook, but with a real-time twist. And you’ll build it with just one programming language: JavaScript.If you’re an experienced web developer unfamiliar with JavaScript, the book’s first section introduces you to the project’s core technologies: Node.js, Backbone....

Working with data and databases in C# certainly can be daunting if you’re coming from VB6, VBA, or Access. With this hands-on guide, you’ll shorten the learning curve considerably as you master accessing, adding, updating, and deleting data with C#—basic skills you need if you intend to program with this language.No previous knowledge of C# is necessary. By following the examples in this book, you’ll learn how to tackle several database tasks in C#, such as working with SQL Server,...

Build exciting, scalable web applications quickly and confidently using Google App Engine and this book, even if you have little or no experience in programming or web development.App Engine is perhaps the most appealing web technology to appear in the last year, providing an easy-to-use application framework with basic web tools. While Google's own tutorial assumes significant experience, Using Google App Engine will help anyone get started with this platform. By the end ...

Modern Cross-Platform Development Key Features\[\*\] Build modern, cross-platform applications with .NET Core\[\*\] Get up to speed with C\#, and up to date with all the latest features of C\# 7\[\*\] Start creating professional web applications with ASP.NET CoreBook DescriptionIf you want to build powerful cross-platform applications with C\# 7 and .NET Core, then this book is for you. First, we’ll run you through the basics...

Get Started with Oracle Fusion DevelopmentWritten by a Group Product Manager at Oracle, this Oracle Press guide gets you up and running quickly with your first Oracle Fusion applications. Quick Start Guide to Oracle Fusion Development provides only the essential information you need to build applications in a matter of hours. Rapidly learn the building blocks and functionality you’ll use most of the time. The progression of topics closely matches the application building...

This is a cookbook with easy-to-follow recipes containing practical and detailed examples which are all fully backed up with code, illustrations, and tips. "Vaadin 7 Cookbook" is for developers who want to create Rich Internet Applications with Vaadin. Both newcomers to Vaadin and those who have some experience with it will find recipes to expand their working knowledge of Vaadin.

Use test-driven approach to develop highly-functional iOS apps with Swift 4 and Xcode 9Key Features\[\*\]A practical guide to writing effective, organized, and clean code that works well\[\*\]Learn test-driven principles to help you build better-designed apps with fewer bugs\[\*\]A comprehensive overview of the techniques available for TDD in SwiftBook DescriptionTest-driven development (TDD) is a proven way to find software ...

The book will show readers how to use Alfresco''s implementation of CMIS through a tutorial-based approach. It also has plenty of examples to help illustrate the concepts that you will learn. If you are a developer who wants to learn how to build applications that talk to content management servers in a standard way using CMIS, this book is ideal for you. It will be helpful if you have a bit of programming experience, although it is not necessary.