PHP & MySQL: the missing manual
by Brett McLaughlin
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Answers found here! If you can build websites with CSS and JavaScript this book takes you to the next level---creating dynamic, database-driven websites with PHP and MySQL. Learn how to build a database, manage your content, and interact with users through queries and web forms. With step-by-step tutorials, real-world examples, and jargon-free explanations, you'll soon discover the power of server-side programming.
Python Programming for the Absolute Beginner
by Mike Dawson
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If you are new to programming with Python and are looking for a solid introduction, this is the book for you. Developed by computer science instructors, books in the "for the absolute beginner" series teach the principles of programming through simple game creation. You will acquire the skills that you need for practical Python programming applications and will learn how these skills can be put to use in real-world scenarios. Throughout the chapters, you will find code samples that illustrate concepts presented. At the end of each chapter, you will find a complete game that demonstrates the key ideas in the chapter, a summary of the chapter, and a set of challenges that tests your newfound knowledge. By the time you finish this book, you'll be well versed in Python and be able to apply the basic programming principles you've learned to the next programming language you tackle.
Visual Basic in Easy Steps
by Mike McGrath
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Provides information on using Visual Basic, covering such topics as setting properties, using controls, building an application, scripting, debugging, and creating a database.
Coming Soon in March/April
- C++, The Complete Reference (5th Edition) by Herbert Schildt
- Quick and Easy iPhone Programming by Bintu Harwani
- Beginning Programming with Java for Dummies by Barry Burd
- C++, A Beginners Guide by Herbert Schildt
- Head First C by David Griffiths
- Sam's Teach Yourself Objective-C in 24 Hours by Jesse Feiler
Cool Websites
Not sure which new language you'd like to learn, check out this cool website that lines up common syntax and groups languages! http://hyperpolyglot.org/
Now sure which language to start with? Check out this cool article (with an awesome graph) with the Top 10 Programming Languages!
Let us know -
What programming language books do you want to see at the library?
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