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Python 3 is the best version of the language yet: It is more powerful, convenient, consistent, and expressive than ever before. Now, leading Python programmer Mark Summerfield demonstrates how to write code that takes full advantage of Python 3’s features and idioms. The first book written from a completely “Python 3” viewpoint, Programming in Python 3 brings together all the knowledge you need to write any program, use any standard or third-party Python 3 library, and create new library modules of your own.

Summerfield draws on his many years of Python experience to share deep insights into Python 3 development you won’t find anywhere else. He begins by illuminating Python’s “beautiful heart”: the eight key elements of Python you need to write robust, high-performance programs. Building on these core elements, he introduces new topics designed to strengthen your practical expertise–one concept and hands-on example at a time. This book’s coverage includes

* Developing in Python using procedural, object-oriented, and functional programming paradigms
* Creating custom packages and modules
* Writing and reading binary, text, and XML files, including optional compression, random access, and text and XML parsing
* Leveraging advanced data types, collections, control structures, and functions
* Spreading program workloads across multiple processes and threads
* Programming SQL databases and key-value DBM files
* Utilizing Python’s regular expression mini-language and module Download Now »

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A focused, step-by-step approach to Visual Basic for new programmers

What better way to get started with Visual Basic than with this essential Wrox beginner’s guide? Beginning Microsoft Visual Basic 2010 not only shows you how to write Windows applications, Web applications with ASP.NET, and Windows mobile and embedded CE apps with Visual Basic 2010, but you’ll also get a thorough grounding in the basic nuts-and-bolts of writing good code.

You’ll be exposed to the very latest VB tools and techniques with coverage of both the Visual Studio 2010 and .NET 4 releases. Plus, the book walks you step-by-step through tasks, as you gradually master this exciting new release of Microsoft’s popular and important programming language.

• Microsoft’s Visual Basic is a frequent first language for new programmers; this clear, focused book walks you through the basics and gets you quickly productive in Visual Basic
• Features in-depth coverage of the Visual Studio 2010 and .NET 4 releases, so you’ll be learning the very latest VB tools and techniques
• Discusses flow control, data structure, Windows applications, dialog boxes, menus, error handing and debugging, and objects and object oriented techniques Download Now »

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Real Solutions for C# 4.0 Programmers

Need fast, robust, efficient code solutions for Microsoft C# 4.0? This book delivers exactly what you’re looking for. You’ll find more than 200 solutions, best-practice techniques, and tested code samples for everything from classes to exceptions, networking to XML, LINQ to Silverlight. Completely up-to-date, this book fully reflects major language enhancements introduced with the new C# 4.0 and .NET 4.0. When time is of the essence, turn here first: Get answers you can trust and code you can use, right now!

Beginning with the language essentials and moving on to solving common problems using the .NET Framework, C# 4.0 How-To addresses a wide range of general programming problems and algorithms. Along the way is clear, concise coverage of a broad spectrum of C# techniques that will help developers of all levels become more proficient with C# and the most popular .NET tools.

Fast, Reliable, and Easy to Use!
* Write more elegant, efficient, and reusable code
* Take advantage of real-world tips and best-practices advice
* Create more effective classes, interfaces, and types
* Master powerful data handling techniques using collections, serialization, databases, and XML Download Now »

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As software complexity increases, proper build practices become ever more important. This essential reference drills inside MSBuild—and shows how to maximize your control over the build and deployment process. Learn how to customize and extend build processes with MSBuild—and scale them to the team, product, or enterprise level with Team Foundation Build.

Discover how to:
* Create and modify MSBuild files—outside the Visual Studio IDE
* Use XML-based syntax to declare dynamic properties and items
* Apply built-in tasks or write your own
* Customize the build process—adding code generation, unit testing, or code analysis
* Use batching and incremental builds to reduce build times
* Invoke external tools in scripts and create reusable files
* Start and stop services
* Set assembly versions and extend the clean process
* Configure, customize, and extend Team Build—and automate build from end to end
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The practical, task-oriented approach, along with numerous tips, tricks, and additional techniques, all help to get you up to speed on the most important Visual Basic 2005 concepts and information. In no time, you’ll be able to take control of your programming, apply what you’ve learned in real world scenarios, and get quick results.

What you will learn from this book
* How to install Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition and then navigate around the environment
* Various details about the user interface, event programming, and accessing data
* Ways to write proper programming code by creating additional features for your applications
* How Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition makes XML processing, data encryption, and notification dialogs smoother processes

Who this book is for
This book is for first-time programmers who are are ready to begin creating their own customized applications with Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition. No prior programming experience is necessary. Download Now »

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You’ll learn the basics of working with SSE databases, and see how the Visual Basic(r) 2005 Express Edition programming environment is tailored to work well with SSE. Step-by-step examples cover major scenarios that you’re likely to face, from installation and development to debugging and deployment. Plus, the CD-ROM features both VB Express and SSE so you can get started designing your databases right away.

What you will learn from this book
* How to create simple, single table applications without writing a single line of code
* Making the transition from SSE to a higher-level version of SQL Server
* The benefits of using XML in your database
* How to deploy your applications using Xcopy
* How to secure your database applications
* How to move your database to a multi-user scenario Download Now »