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Learn the fundamentals of designing the user experience for applications and websites Overview Get up to speed on the industry standard design process Learn how to architect your product with task flow diagrams Create wireframes with real world examples In Detail Designing the user experience (UX) for websites and applications can be an exhilarating and satisfying experience, but it can also be a chaotic and frustrating endeavor. The key to success lies in a thorough understanding of the industry standard design process, and in possessing a firm grasp of effective and proven UX design techniques. This book is a comprehensive, yet concise, primer for those looking to better understand the core principles of UX design. It illustrates these principles...

This book takes a hands-on, practical approach to software development. The authors, all professional Drupal developers and contributors to the Drupal project, provide accessible coding samples designed to exhibit not only the technical merits and abilities of Drupal, but also proper architectural and stylistic approaches to coding on one of the world's most popular content management systems. Every chapter provides fully functional code samples illustrating the APIs and strategies discussed in the chapter. With this foundation, developers can quickly build sophisticated tools on their own by making use of the strategies and techniques exemplified in this book. If you are a PHP developer or a Drupal user looking to dive into Drupal development then y...

Develop production-ready applications for iOS and Android using Xamarin Overview Write native iOS and Android applications with Xamarin Add native functionality to your apps such as push notifications, camera, and GPS location Learn various strategies for cross-platform development In Detail Developing a mobile application for just one platform is becoming a thing of the past. Companies expect their apps to be supported on both iOS and Android, whilst leveraging the best native features of both. Xamarin's tools help solve this requirement by giving developers a single toolset to target both platforms. "Xamarin Cross-platform Application Development" is a step-by-step guide for building professional applications for iOS and Android. The bo...

Optimum solutions to help you manage your VMWare vSphere resources effectively Overview Understand the requirements to build a strong virtual foundation and the features that can support your VMware environment Monitor and automate the tools available to make your VMware vSphere environment more efficient Packed with practical methods and techniques that will enhance your resource management in VMware In Detail vSphere is the flagship suit of Server virtualization, cloud deployment, and management. VMware vSphere comes with features that help you prepare a robust foundation to build virtual environments. You might have an already-built vSphere deployment, but managing the resources of your vSphere environment is crucial in order to save time and im...

Develop engaging and immersive mods with Source SDK Overview Create maps and mods using the tools provided with Source SDK Learn how to use Hammer to create your own game worlds Create goal-driven A.I. sequences and scripts Master Source SDK tools with ease with step by step tutorials In Detail The Source Authoring Tools are the pieces of software used to create custom content for games made with Valve's Source engine. Creating mods and maps for your games without any programming knowledge can be time consuming. These tools allow you to create your own maps and levels without the need for any coding knowledge. All the tools that you need to start creating your own levels are built-in and ready to go! This book will teach you how to use the Authorin...