Programming languages

Top 6 Python Books

Posted in Programming languages, Tutorials on October 2nd, 2011 by Ian – Be the first to comment

Python is a general-purpose, high-level language that can be extended and embedded. That makes Python a smart choice for many programming problems, both small and large, and not as good for a couple of computing tasks.

Here you can find a selection of the top 6 available Python Books.

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Know All About Groovy!

Posted in IT, Programming languages, Websites on July 18th, 2011 by Ian – Be the first to comment

Groovy All of us, technology lovers, seem to have heard of the new programming language called Groovy. It is obvious that, by now, hundreds of specialists are naming it as the best programming language today; due to its features and characteristics. The last version of this language was launched on April 27, 2011, and those programmers who used it after the update where strongly impacted by its efficiency. What is Groovy? What makes it such a success? Just keep reading…

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ASP vs. PHP – What’s the Best for your Site?

Posted in Programming languages, Websites on July 16th, 2011 by Ian – Be the first to comment

Developer For those of you that are thinking about launching a site, or just trying to improve an already existing one, there is an important decision to make. Picking which language to use in the development of a site is the first thing to take care about when launching it. Certainly, there are a lot of languages to choose from. However, modern sites are all about user interaction and high-tech animations. The best languages to make this happen are ASP and PHP, or at least these are the two most-used ones. All that have had some experience with one of these two languages can tell that each has its own qualities and flaws.

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Top 7 HTML5 Books

Posted in IT, Programming languages, Tutorials, Websites on July 11th, 2011 by Ian – Be the first to comment

HTML5 HTML5 is the next generation of HTML. HTML5 brings with it a variety of new elements, both for content structure and media.
Today you can find a wealth of HTML5 information on the web including references, tutorials and tips. There are also a few good books available which concentrate on certain HTML5 features.
Here is a selection of the TOP 7 books that you can use to be a better HTML5 programmer.

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Open Source – Why Using It?

Posted in Programming languages, Software on July 9th, 2011 by Ian – Be the first to comment

Open source Many software developers now wonder if they should use open source in their projects or not. Some people don’t feel comfortable by using a free, open source system for their programs to let anyone do whatever they want with them. In the other hand, the overall public has shown very interested, and highly friendly with this idea, as it brings a good number of benefits other software don’t bring. This is so notable, that in 2008 more than the eighty percent of the internet population was already using open source software. Now, according to studies, it is for sure that this percentage has grown more in the last years. It is enough to see the success of open source software developers to know that there are some clear advantages when using it.

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HTLM5: to be or not to be that is the question

Posted in IT, Programming languages, Websites on July 4th, 2011 by Ian – Be the first to comment

HTML5Some people have been talking about HTML5 and its profitability for quite a long time now. It is hard to come up with a concrete conclusion as this new version of HTML has some strong disadvantages; according to users’ testimonials.  People that own websites seem to be considering changing their source code to HTML5 instead of being parked with older versions of the code. However they also hesitate about the subject due to the incompatibility of the new code with older browsers, which is what scares website owners from adopting it.

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Comparing Silverlight, HTML5 and Flash

Posted in Programming languages, Software, Websites on January 20th, 2011 by Ian – Be the first to comment

Contemporary websites are a whole lot different than they used to be a few years back. Modern websites predominantly deal with heaps of media content. Besides, with the advent of compulsory integrated features such as built in ads, flash and rich multimedia content means designing a website can be a fairly tricky job even for a seasoned web developer. What makes the job even more demanding is aspect of space constraints. Developing a webpage extravagantly can have disastrous effects especially from a financial point of view. Content needs to be delivered in a precise and compact manner as on average a web surfer just spends a few seconds over a single website.

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Selection of TOP 5 Python Books in 2010

Posted in Programming languages, Tutorials, Websites on January 14th, 2011 by Ian – Be the first to comment

Python LogoPython is an interpreted, general-purpose high-level programming language whose design philosophy emphasizes code readability. Python aims to combine “remarkable power with very clear syntax”, and its standard library is large and comprehensive. Its use of indentation for block delimiters is unique among popular programming languages. (wikipedia.org)

Here is a selection of TOP 5 Python Books in 2010:

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Book Review: Pro Smartphone Cross-Platform Development

Posted in Programming languages, Smartphones on December 31st, 2010 by Ian – Be the first to comment

Pro Smartphone Cross-Platform DevelopmentDeveloped and composed by three notable authors who are gadget devotee’s themselves, Sarah Allen, Vidal Graupera, and Lee Lundrigan. Pro Smartphone Cross-Platform Development brings you all the necessary theories involved in cross platform development. The book comes loaded with in-depth coverage of development techniques and distribution methods needed for BlackBerry, Android, Windows Mobile, and iphone. The book emphatically specifies the precise ways of native approach needed to work on such contemporary platforms.

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Book Review: The Essential Guide To HTML5

Posted in Programming languages, Tutorials, Websites on December 30th, 2010 by Ian – Be the first to comment

HTML5Game development for the web now gets a new meaning on Jeanine Meyer latest creation “The Essential Guide to HTML5”. The book deals with plethora of fresh possibilities for apps and game enlargement on the web. Besides, the book shows you games that can be interacted and created completely within HTML. Therefore users don’t need to download those extra plug-ins and even developers for that matter don’t need to learn fresh languages and codes.

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