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Books on Networking

Can you recommend a book that explains packets sockets and network protocols. Really anything pertaining to how data is sent and received over the web. I'm a desktop only background and only really understand anything other than TCP Handshakes. But I want a book that is basic but goes in depths and explains alot. Thanks! ...

Ways to learn C++ for free?

I have a friend who wants to learn C++, but does not want to pay. I found Cplusplus tutorial, but I was wondering if there was any other material available for free. I've had a look at Thinking In C++, but I feel it may be a bit advanced (totally new person). Thanks. ...

Books and resources for smart phone application architecture (iPhone or droid in particular)

Can anyone recommend any books or resources for learning smart phone architecture (specifically iphone or droid) ? I am lookinng to learn and get into smart phone development, having been doing desktop development for a few years now. ...

Programming Books on the Kindle

I recently graduated, as a learn in pick up new things in the workspace, I find myself constantly buying more and more reference books for learning. Which can be a hassle to carry around. How is the selection of technical books on the amazon kindle? If not do you recommend any other book reader? I am sorry if it isn't appropriate place...

Is the 2002 book "Writing Secure Code" practical for 2010 Windows Internet apps?

It has been recommended that I read Writing Secure Code: Practical Strategies and Proven Techniques for Building Secure Applications in a Networked World The book looks great, but seeing it was last updated in 2002 concerns me ... especially where security is involved. So my question is, is this book still relevant? Or should I read ...

What do you recommend for learning HBase?

What are recommended resources for learning HBase? The only one I can think of is HBase wiki and one chapter in book "Hadoop: The Definitive Guide", are there any other good resources? I'm looking for links, books, wikis, etc. Stuff about BigTable is also welcome. Thanks. ...

Is there a pocket reference book for winapi?

I'm told that Programming Windows (Charles Petzold) is the most recommended full text for using C++ in the Windows API, but is there an O'Reilly-like pocket reference equivalent? ...

A Good Book About the C Programming Language

Possible Duplicates: Best book to learn C from the beginning? The Definitive C Book Guide and List (Surely this has been asked here before? But I cannot find any question...) I am an experienced Delphi programmer, but would like to learn C and C++ (good and fun to know, even if I will stick to Delphi). I know what C++ books...

Good book on Large scale Object Oriented System Design in C++

I am specifically looking for book which discuss about large scale system design (like Oracle server, Web servers) with extensive use of design patterns and meta programming (templates) in C++. thank you, ...

Programming WCF Services vs Essential Windows Communication Foundation

Which would you recommend for a experienced Microsoft .NET (Web) Developer to learn WCF who want to learn this technology and start using it in their upcoming projects? Thanks. ...

Android programming book

Hey guys, I'm an iPhone, Mac and web developer and I wanna learn how to program for the Android. My Java knowledge is 0. Any book recommendations? ...

Multi-threading guidelines: Can't remember my source

Hi, I'm trying to track down the source of a particular piece of coding advice I once read. I'm currently working with a class that has a lot of threading around a single shared resource, controlled by a mutex. I just spent a week trying to debug the damn code, because it's difficult to spot sub-functions which don't self-lock, and...

Learning C#????

Possible Duplicate: Best way to learn C# I have recently graduated from college with a degree in MIS. I have had classes in Java and C# but I would be no means say I am anything but a beginner to beginner/moderate user of C#. I am wondering what the best way to learn more advanced stuff in C# and also some XML so I can do thin...

Recommendations for a Compiler Development book

Possible Duplicate: Learning to write a compiler Any recommendations for a book with a good description on compilers development, and what makes it good in your opinion? Thanks! ...

Is the Amazon Kindle DX suitable for programming books?

Is Kindle DX gooe for programming books? Is it good for read technical stuff, like listings/codes, table comparissons, UML diagrams and so on? Is the Kindle DX that difficult to "study" from? ...

Is there any book that teaches C# & Java simultaneously?

Hello, I know little bit of both. Both these languages beautiful and are similar in many things. I'm going to teach OOP. I thought of C# as language but then I felt why not teach both C# & Java simultaneously? Explain the concept then explain how its done in both these languages and then explain and glitches they need to know. I would l...

Learning SharePoint Server 2010 before C#?

I've narrowed down my learning resources to the following: SharePoint 2010 as a Development Platform (APress) Professional SharePoint 2010 Development (WROX) AppDev Microsoft SharePoint 2010 for Developers Vol 1 Would you recommend getting one of those books or video training before knowing C# in depth? I'd like to get up to speed wi...

The best book for PHP Zend Framework

What is in your opinion the best book to learn Zend Framework in depth? ...

How can I improve my coding style?

Hello, I have been using JavaScript and jQuery a lot lately and I think I can do just about anything I want with it by just Googling and reading tutorials... But often I notice that my coding style differs a lot from what's provided by other people, for example I only just recently found out about shorttags for if/else statements. Or I ...

Recommend me some books or resources

So I've been working professionally as an ASP.NET developer for about 2 years now, right out of college. I'd never worked with ASP.NET before, so I was thrown right in when I started my job. The only problem is that I only learned .NET at a very high level, and that's where I stand right now. I can develop a web application just fine, b...