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Originally developed for mainframes but highly portable across platforms-from servers to desktops to handhelds-Rexx is an easy yet powerful scripting language that's widely used for rapid application development.Covers Rexx interpreters for specialized functions-object-oriented, mainframe, and handheld.There are 8 different free Rexx interpreters optimized for different platforms and uses. This book shows how to use them all.Shows how to script for GUIs, databases, web servers, XML, and other interfaces.Details how to make the best use of Rexx tools and interfaces, with examples for both Linux and Windows.Includes a tutorial with lots of examples to help people get up and running....

Python: Create-Modify-Reuse is designed for all levels of Python developers interested in a practical, hands-on way of learning Python development. This book is designed to show you how to use Python (in combination with the raw processing power of your computer) to accomplish real-world tasks in a more efficient way. Don't look for an exhaustive description of the Python languageyou won't find it. The book's main purpose is not to thoroughly cover the Python language, but rather to show how you can use Python to create robust, real-world applications.This book is for developers with some experience with Python who want to explore how to develop full-blown applications. It is also for developers with experience in other languages who want to learn Py...

Create real-time, highly interactive apps quickly with the powerful XMPP protocolXMPP is a robust protocol used for a wide range of applications, including instant messaging, multi-user chat, voice and video conferencing, collaborative spaces, real-time gaming, data synchronization, and search. This book teaches you how to harness the power of XMPP in your own apps and presents you with all the tools you need to build the next generation of apps using XMPP or add new features to your current apps. Featuring the JavaScript language throughout and making use of the jQuery library, the book contains several XMPP apps of increasing complexity that serve as ideal learning tools.Coverage Includes:Getting to Know XMPPDesigning XMPP ApplicationsSaying Hello:...

The combination of Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP is popular because of interaction, flexibility, customization, and-most importantly-the cost effectiveness of its componentsHelps LAMP professionals take their skills to the next level with in-depth discussions of OOP; extensions of PHP such as PEAR, GD, XML, and CURL; improving site security; and advanced tools available to the coderThose proficient in other languages such as Java, C++, Perl and ASP will find this guide invaluable when transitioning to the LAMP environmentThe Web site includes sample scripts created in the course of each chapter, and several applications that can be modified and reused...

Shows developers how to harness the power of services such as Google, eBay, PayPal, and Amazon.com from within an application, whether it is Web-based, Windows-based, or even a Microsoft Office applicationAfter a quick review of the basics, readers will dive into more advanced techniques such as calling the APIs from mobile devices, Office VBA programs, Windows Forms and Web applications, and even how to integrate the various APIs together for a complete solutionVeteran Wrox author Denise Gosnell skillfully guides readers through the ins and outs of the various services, the anatomy of an API query, which features are available via the APIs, and how to get results from their own applicationsReaders will build two fully functional applications to appl...