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Expose local or remote data as Drupal 7 entities and build custom solutions Overview Understand and develop using the entity paradigm and entity metadata wrappers Create, retrieve, update, and delete (CRUD) operations on all entities Programmatically attach fields to entities and manipulate their data Expose remote data in a non-fieldable or fieldable entity with support for the import and export of bundle configurations Thorough coverage of common core and contributed entity types along with custom data exposure In Detail Writing code for manipulating Drupal data has never been easier! Learn to dice and serve your data as you slowly peel back the layers of the Drupal entity onion. Next, expose your legacy local and remote data to take full advant...

Everything you need to know to work with reports in Dynamics CRM 2011 Overview Create reports with SQL Reporting Services for CRM Empower your reports with the different Report Wizards and dashboards Troubleshoot and optimize your reports for better performance In Detail All of the data entered into a CRM means nothing if it is unable to report the important information to our managers and executives in such a way that they can easily and quickly get the results they need. A better reporting system would enable them to make the necessary improvements to the processes that any business needs in a dynamic business world.For users and developers wishing to take advantage of using the report capabilities of Dynamics CRM, this is the book for you. Micro...

Discover how to leverage the power of SDL 2.0 to create awesome games in C++ Overview Create 2D reusable games using the new SDL 2.0 and C++ frameworks Become proficient in speeding up development time Create two fully-featured games with C++ which include a platform game and a 2D side scrolling shooter An engaging and structured guide to develop your own game In Detail SDL 2.0 is the latest release of the popular Simple DirectMedia Layer API, which is designed to make life easier for C++ developers, allowing you simple low-level access to various multiplatform audio, graphics, and input devices. SDL Game Development guides you through creating your first 2D game using SDL and C++. It takes a clear and practical approach to SDL game development, e...

Over 60 advanced recipes to configure, troubleshoot, and tune Oracle WebLogic Server Overview Learn how to set a WebLogic environment with stability, high availability and performance Premature optmization is the root of all evil. Configure and tune only what really matters. Understand what are you doing and why. Every recipe covers the theory behind the practice. In Detail Oracle WebLogic Server is the core application server product of the Oracle Fusion Middleware platform. It is the premier application server for enterprise applications and has now been updated to 12C. If your company or client uses Oracle technology then you must know how to administer the Oracle WebLogic Server Oracle WebLogic Server 12c Advanced Administration Cookbook guide...

Over 40 recipes to help you learn, understand, and implement modern OpenGL in your applications Overview Explores current graphics programming techniques including GPU-based methods from the outlook of modern OpenGL 3.3 Includes GPU-based volume rendering algorithms Discover how to employ GPU-based path and ray tracing Create 3D mesh formats and skeletal animation with GPU skinning Explore graphics elements including lights and shadows in an easy to understand manner In Detail OpenGL is the leading cross-language, multi-platform API used by masses of modern games and applications in a vast array of different sectors. Developing graphics with OpenGL lets you harness the increasing power of GPUs and really take your visuals to the next level. OpenG...