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If you know basic high-school math, you can quickly learn and apply the core concepts of computer science with this concise, hands-on book. Led by a team of experts, youamp;#8217;ll quickly understand the difference between computer science and computer programming, and youamp;#8217;ll learn how algorithms help you solve computing problems. Each chapter builds on material introduced earlier in the book, so you can master one core building block before moving on to the next. Youamp;#8217;ll explore fundamental topics such as loops, arrays, objects, and classes, using the easy-to-learn Ruby programming language. Then youamp;#8217;ll put everything together in the last chapter by programming a simple game of tic-tac-toe.Learn how to write algorithms to ...

What can you do with the Raspberry Pi, a $35 computer the size of a credit card? All sorts of things! If you're learning how to program, or looking to build new electronic projects, this hands-on guide will show you just how valuable this flexible little platform can be.This book takes you step-by-step through many fun and educational possibilities. Take advantage of several preloaded programming languages. Use the Raspberry Pi with Arduino. Create Internet-connected projects. Play with multimedia. With Raspberry Pi, you can do all of this and more.Get acquainted with hardware features on the Pi's board Learn enough Linux to move around the operating system Pick up the basics of Python and Scratchand start programming Draw graphics, play sounds, and ...

Build solid applications for Mac Os X, iPhone, and iPod Touch, regardless of whether you have basic programming skills or years of programming experience. With this book, you'll learn how to use Apple's Cocoa framework and the Objective-C language through step-by-step tutorials, hands-on exercises, clear examples, and sound advice from a Cocoa expert. Cocoa and Objective-C: Up and Running offers just enough theory to ground you, then shows you how to use Apple's rapid development tools -- Xcode and Interface Builder -- to develop Cocoa applications, manage user interaction, create great Uis, and more. You'll quickly gain the experience you need to develop sophisticated Apple software, whether you're somewhat new to programming or just new to this pla...

If you want to significantly expand your web development skills beyond Php, this practical, hands-on book teaches you Ecmascript-the core JavaScript language-from the ground up. You will discover some similarities between JavaScript and Php, such as conditions and loops, but the primary focus is on JavaScript' unique object creation, classes, prototypes, and inheritance. JavaScript knowledge is essential for working with today's Web, whether you're building applications for the client, the server, or for mobile use-and your Php experience gives you a head start. This book will help you become fluent with JavaScript quickly, and then serve as a handy reference once you start coding.Explore JavaScript syntax, including variables, arrays, loops, and con...

Android development can be challenging, but through the effective use of Android Developer Tools (ADT), you can make the process easier and improve the quality of your code. This concise guide demonstrates how to build apps with ADT for a device family that features several screen sizes, different hardware capabilities, and a varying number of resources. With examples in Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X, you'll learn how to set up an Android development environment and use ADT with the Eclipse IDE. Also, contributor Donn Felker introduces Android Studio, a Google IDE that will eventually replace Eclipse.Learn how to use Eclipse and ADT together to develop Android code Create emulators of various sizes and configurations to test your code Master Eclipse t...