30 BeagleBone Black Projects for the Evil Genius

30 BeagleBone Black Projects for the Evil Genius
Christopher Rush (Author)
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Exploring BeagleBone: Tools and Techniques for Building with Embedded Linux

Exploring BeagleBone: Tools and Techniques for Building with Embedded Linux
Derek Molloy (Author)

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Getting Started with Intel Galileo

Getting Started with Intel Galileo
Matt Richardson (Author)

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Getting Started with the Intel Galileo gets you up and running with this new, x86-powered board that was developed in collaboration between Arduino and Intel. You'll learn how to set it up, connect it to your computer, and begin programming. You'll learn how to build electronics projects around the Galileo, and you'll explore the features and power that make it different from all the boards that came before.

Developed in collaboration with the Intel Galileo team, and in consultation with members of the Arduino team, this is the definitive introduction to Intel's new board for makers.

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• Published on: 2014-02-22
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
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• Binding: Paperback
• 120 pages

Learning C# by Programming Games

Learning C# by Programming Games
Arjan Egges (Author), Jeroen D. Fokker (Author), Mark H. Overmars (Author)

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C# is the language of choice for learning how to program. It is a very well structured object-oriented language and avoids some of the problems of Java.  An excellent free programming environment is available for C#, as well as a game programming framework. And (if necessary) moving from C# to C++ is easy.

Developing computer games is a perfect way to learn how to program in modern programming languages. This book teaches how to program in C# through the creation of computer games – and without requiring any previous programming experience.

Contrary to most programming books, Egges, Fokker and Overmars do not organize the presentation according to programming language constructs, but instead use the structure and elements of computer games as a framework. For instance, there are chapters on dealing with player input, game objects, game worlds, game states, levels, animation, physics, and intelligence. The reader will be guided through the development of four games showing the various aspects of game development. Starting with a simple shooting game, the authors move on to puzzle games consisting of multiple levels, and conclude the book by developing a full-fledged platform game with animation, game physics, and intelligent enemies. They show a number of commonly used techniques in games, such as drawing layers of sprites, rotating, scaling and animating sprites, showing a heads-up display, dealing with physics, handling interaction between game objects, and creating pleasing visual effects such as snow or glitter. At the same time, they provide a thorough introduction to C# and object-oriented programming, introducing step by step important aspects of programming in general, including many  programming constructs and idioms, syntax diagrams, collections, and exception handling.

The book is also designed to be used as a basis for a game-oriented programming course. For each part, there are concluding exercises and challenges, which are generally more complex programming endeavors. Lots of supplementary materials for organizing such a course are available on the accompanying web site http://www.csharpprogramminggames.com, including installation instructions, solutions to the exercises, software installation instructions, game sprites and sounds.

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• Published on: 2013-06-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
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• Binding: Hardcover
• 450 pages

Windows Phone 8 Development Internals

Windows Phone 8 Development Internals
Andrew Whitechapel (Author), Sean McKenna (Author)

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Build and optimize Windows Phone 8 apps for performance and security

Drill into Windows Phone 8 design and architecture, and learn best practices for building phone apps for consumers and the enterprise. Written by two senior members of the core Windows Phone Developer Platform team, this hands-on book gets you up to speed on the Windows 8 core features and application model, and shows you how to build apps with managed code in C# and native code in C++. You’ll also learn how to incorporate Windows Phone 8 features such as speech, the Wallet, and in-app purchase.

Discover how to:

• Create UIs with unique layouts, controls, and gesture support
• Manage databinding with the Model View ViewModel pattern
• Build apps that target Windows Phone 8 and Windows Phone 7
• Use built-in sensors, including the accelerometer and camera
• Consume web services and connect to social media apps
• Share code across Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8 apps
• Build and deploy company hub apps for the enterprise
• Start developing games using Direct3D
• Test your app and submit it to the Windows Phone Store

• Rank: #24724 in Books
• Published on: 2013-07-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 1044 pages

Head First iPhone and iPad Development: A Learner's Guide to Creating Objective-C Applications for the iPhone and iPad

Head First iPhone and iPad Development: A Learner's Guide to Creating Objective-C Applications for the iPhone and iPad
Dan Pilone (Author), Tracey Pilone (Author)

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Let's say you have a killer app idea for iPhone and iPad. Where do you begin? Head First iPhone and iPad Development will help you get your first application up and running in no time. You'll not only learn how to design for Apple's devices, you'll also master the iPhone SDK tools -- including Xcode -- and Objective-C programming principles to make your app stand out.

Whether you're a seasoned Mac developer who wants to jump into the App store, or someone with strong object-oriented programming skills but no Mac experience, this book is a complete learning experience for creating eye-catching, top-selling iPhone and iPad applications.

• Install the iPhone OS SDK and get started using XCode
• Put Objective-C core concepts to work, including message passing, protocols, properties, and memory management
• Take advantage of iPhone OS patterns such as datasources and delegates
• Preview your applications in the Simulator
• Build more complicated interactions that utilize multiple views, data entry/editing, and rotation
• Work with the iPhone's camera, GPS, and accelerometer
• Optimize, test, and distribute your application

  We think your time is too valuable to waste struggling with new concepts. Using the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory to craft a multi-sensory learning experience, Head First iPhone and iPad Development has a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works, not a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep.

• Rank: #50114 in Books
• Published on: 2013-06-22
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
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• 675 pages

Getting Started with BeagleBone: Linux-Powered Electronic Projects With Python and JavaScript

Getting Started with BeagleBone: Linux-Powered Electronic Projects With Python and JavaScript
Matt Richardson (Author)

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Many people think of Linux as a computer operating system, running on users' desktops and powering servers. But Linux can also be found inside many consumer electronics devices. Whether they're the brains of a cell phone, cable box, or exercise bike, embedded Linux systems blur the distinction between computer and device.

Many makers love microcontroller platforms such as Arduino, but as the complexity increases in their projects, they need more power for applications, such as computer vision. The BeagleBone is an embedded Linux board for makers. It's got built-in networking, many inputs and outputs, and a fast processor to handle demanding tasks. This book introduces you to both the original BeagleBone and the new BeagleBone Black and gets you started with projects that take advantage of the board's processing power and its ability to interface with the outside world.

• Rank: #55372 in Books
• Published on: 2013-06-22
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 100 pages

Learning iOS Programming: From Xcode to App Store

Learning iOS Programming: From Xcode to App Store
Alasdair Allan (Author)

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Get a rapid introduction to iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch programming. With this easy-to-follow guide, you’ll learn how to develop your first marketable iOS application, from opening Xcode to submitting your product to the App Store. Whether you’re a developer new to Mac programming or an experienced Mac developer ready to tackle iOS, this is your book.

You’ll learn about Objective-C and the core frameworks hands-on by writing several sample iOS applications, giving you the basic skills for building your own applications independently. Packed with code samples, this book is refreshed and updated for iOS 6 and Xcode 4.

• Discover the advantages of building native iOS apps
• Get started with Objective-C and the Cocoa Touch frameworks
• Dive deep into the table view classes for building user interfaces
• Handle data input, parse XML and JSON documents, and store data on SQLite
• Use iOS sensors, including the accelerometer, magnetometer, camera, and GPS
• Build apps that use the Core Location and MapKit frameworks
• Integrate Apple’s iCloud service into your applications
• Walk through the process of distributing your polished app to the App Store

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• Published on: 2013-03-25
• Original language: English
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• Binding: Paperback
• 452 pages

The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering, Anniversary Edition (2nd Edition)

The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering, Anniversary Edition (2nd Edition)
Frederick P. Brooks Jr. (Author)
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Few books on software project management have been as influential and timeless as The Mythical Man-Month. With a blend of software engineering facts and thought-provoking opinions, Fred Brooks offers insight for anyone managing complex projects. These essays draw from his experience as project manager for the IBM System/360 computer family and then for OS/360, its massive software system. Now, 20 years after the initial publication of his book, Brooks has revisited his original ideas and added new thoughts and advice, both for readers already familiar with his work and for readers discovering it for the first time.

 

The added chapters contain (1) a crisp condensation of all the propositions asserted in the original book, including Brooks' central argument in The Mythical Man-Month: that large programming projects suffer management problems different from small ones due to the division of labor; that the conceptual integrity of the product is therefore critical; and that it is difficult but possible to achieve this unity; (2) Brooks' view of these propositions a generation later; (3) a reprint of his classic 1986 paper "No Silver Bullet"; and (4) today's thoughts on the 1986 assertion, "There will be no silver bullet within ten years."

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• Published on: 1995-08-12
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• 336 pages

Getting Started with BeagleBone: Creating Linux-Powered Electronics Projects

Getting Started with BeagleBone: Creating Linux-Powered Electronics Projects
Matt Richardson (Author)

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Many people think of Linux as a computer operating system, running on users' desktops and powering servers. But Linux can also be found inside many consumer electronics devices. Whether they're the brains of a cell phone, cable box, or exercise bike, embedded Linux systems blur the distinction between computer and device.

Many makers love microcontroller platforms such as Arduino, but as the complexity increases in their projects, they need more power for applications, such as computer vision. The BeagleBone is an embedded Linux board for makers. It's got built-in networking, many inputs and outputs, and a fast processor to handle demanding tasks. This book introduces you to the BeagleBone and gets you started with projects that take advantage of the board's processing power and its ability to interface with the outside world.

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• Published on: 2013-04-22
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 100 pages

The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering, Anniversary Edition (2nd Edition)

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The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering, Anniversary Edition (2nd Edition)
by Frederick P. Brooks Jr.
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Few books on software project management have been as influential and timeless as The Mythical Man-Month. With a blend of software engineering facts and thought-provoking opinions, Fred Brooks offers insight for anyone managing complex projects. These essays draw from his experience as project manager for the IBM System/360 computer family and then for OS/360, its massive software system. Now, 20 years after the initial publication of his book, Brooks has revisited his original ideas and added new thoughts and advice, both for readers already familiar with his work and for readers discovering it for the first time.

 

The added chapters contain (1) a crisp condensation of all the propositions asserted in the original book, including Brooks' central argument in The Mythical Man-Month: that large programming projects suffer management problems different from small ones due to the division of labor; that the conceptual integrity of the product is therefore critical; and that it is difficult but possible to achieve this unity; (2) Brooks' view of these propositions a generation later; (3) a reprint of his classic 1986 paper "No Silver Bullet"; and (4) today's thoughts on the 1986 assertion, "There will be no silver bullet within ten years."

• Rank: #9724 in Books
• Published on: 1995-08-12
• Original language: English
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• Binding: Paperback
• 336 pages