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C++ in Action introduces state-of-the-art C++ programming and problem-solving techniques for developing efficient, powerful, scalable software systems. Renowned software architect Bartosz Milewski starts from two key premises. First, programs aren't written for computers: they're written for other programmers who will have to integrate and maintain them. Second, software development languages aren't ends in themselves: they're tools to solve problems. Starting from these principles, Milewski presents a comprehensive guide to C++ software engineering for maximum performance, reliability, and maintainability. He shows how to use resource management and exception management together to build more reliable code. Next, he introduces new techniques that si...

The Complete Guide to Building Cloud Computing Solutions with Amazon SimpleDB Using SimpleDB, any organization can leverage Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon's powerful cloud-based computing platformand dramatically reduce the cost and resources associated with application infrastructure. Now, for the first time, there's a complete developer's guide to building production solutions with Amazon SimpleDB. Pioneering SimpleDB developer Mocky Habeeb brings together all the hard-to-find information you need to succeed. Mocky tours the SimpleDB platform and APIs, explains their essential characteristics and tradeoffs, and helps you determine whether your applications are appropriate for SimpleDB. Next, he walks you through all aspects of writing, deplo...

In HTML5 Guidelines for Web Developers, two pioneering web developers provide a comprehensive guide to HTML5's powerful new elements and techniques through compact, practical, easy-to-understand examples. You'll discover just how much you can do with HTML5-from programming audio/video playback to integrating geographical data into pages and applications. This concise, friendly reference is packed with tips, tricks, and samples for making the most of HTML5 with JavaScript and the DOM. The authors present 'pure HTML5' examples that are supported by browsers right now, and they share realistic insights into the challenges of leading-edge HTML5 development. All examples are available for download, with links to web resources for new information and ...

In The Developer's Guide to Social Programming, Mark Hawker shows developers how to build applications that integrate with the major social networking sites. Unlike competitive books that focus on a single social media platform, this book covers all three leading platforms: Facebook, OpenSocial, and Twitter. Hawker identifies the characteristics of superior, highly engaging social media applications, and shows how to use the Facebook platform, Google Friend Connect, and the Twitter API to create them. You'll find practical solutions and code for addressing many common social programming challenges, from site registration to search, blog commenting to creating location-based applications. Hawker concludes by walking you through building a complete, i...