How To Do Everything with JavaScript

November 18th, 2009

This friendly, solutions-oriented guide is filled with step-by-step examples that illustrate how to write basic to advanced JavaScript applications, as well as modify existing scripts to suit individual needs. Each chapter begins with the specific how-to topics that will be covered. Within the chapter, each topic is accompanied by a solid, easy-to-follow walkthrough of the process.

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Head First Programming: A Learner’s Guide to Programming Using the Python Language

November 17th, 2009

Looking for a reliable way to learn how to program on your own, without being overwhelmed by confusing concepts? Head First Programming introduces the core concepts of writing computer programs — variables, decisions, loops, functions, and objects — which apply regardless of the programming language. This book offers concrete examples and exercises in the dynamic and versatile Python language to demonstrate and reinforce these concepts.
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Sams Teach Yourself Perl in 24 Hours

October 29th, 2009

Learn Perl programming quickly and easily with 24 one-hour lessons in Sams Teach Yourself Perl in 24 Hours. The book’s step-by-step lessons teach you the basics of Perl and how to apply it in web development and system administration. Plus, the third edition has been updated to include five chapters on new technologies, information on the latest version of Perl, and a look ahead to Perl 6. Sams Teach Yourself Perl in 24 Hours focuses on real-world development, teaching you how to:
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SSH, The Secure Shell: The Definitive Guide

October 27th, 2009

Secure your computer network with SSH! With transparent, strong encryption, reliable public-key authentication, and a highly configurable client/server architecture, SSH (Secure Shell) is a popular, robust, TCP/IP-based solution to many network security and privacy concerns. It supports secure remote logins, secure file transfer between computers, and a unique “tunneling” capability that adds encryption to otherwise insecure network applications. Best of all, SSH is free, with feature-filled commercial versions available as well.
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Perl for System Administration

October 26th, 2009

The Perl programming language lets you write quick yet powerful scripts for automating many administrative tasks. Written for several different platforms (Unix, Windows NT, and MacOS), Perl for System Administration is aimed at all levels of administrators–from hobbyists to card-carrying SAGE members– sysadmins on multi-platform sites. Assuming only a little familiarity with Perl, this book leads you through the pockets of administration where Perl can be most useful, including filesystem management, user administration, directory services, database administration, log files, and security and network monitoring. Each chapter concentrates on a single administrative task, discusses the possible pitfalls, and then shows how Perl comes to the rescue. Perl for System Administration is for anyone who needs to use Perl for administrative tasks and needs to hit the ground running.
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Sams Python Phrasebook

August 9th, 2008

Publisher Sams
Author(s) Brad Dayley
ISBN 0672329107
Release Date 06 November 2006
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