Mastering Computer Science
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Python for Web
Python definitely tops the charts when it comes to ease of use and beginner-friendly learning curve in the world of programming languages. At the same time, Python is essential when it comes to writing system scripts, processing big data, performing mathematical computations, creating web applications, and rapid prototyping.
With this Mastering edition, we have focused especially on the usage of Python for Web. This book explores Python programming fundamentals with interactive projects and introduces core coding concepts and the basics of Python-based web development. The reader should be ready to dive deep into the world of Python for web development in no time.
Since Python positions itself in web development as a back-end language, it is usually mixed with another front-end language to build a whole website. At the same time, reasons for using Python in web development are many: it is a flexible, versatile, and highly efficient programming language with dynamic typing capacity. This book helps readers to examine Python’s key back-end/front-end programming techniques and guides them through implementing them when creating professional projects. Furthermore, it also focuses on teaching readers how to solve common problems and developing web services with Python frameworks such as Django and Flask.
Mastering Python for Web has a goal more ambitious than simply teaching you the ropes – it aims to help you embrace and master problem solving, which could be viewed as the single most crucial skill for a coder. It offers you a focal point on starting as a beginner and growing into an expert by putting your newly acquired knowledge into practice. Programming is a hands-on skill, and this particular book helps you put your skills to test with easy-to-grasp tasks and examples.
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In real-world applications, we see large amounts of data being generated on an hourly basis. How do you think we can handle this data? To solve our problems with large-sized data, MySQL shines bright as it is built to handle data pools of all sizes with ease.
Mastering MySQL for Web: A Beginner's Guide attempts to explain why MySQL is considered to be one of the most popular relative databases on the market, scoring great points at critical parameters such as the number of downloads, mentions in search results, and frequency of technical discussions on Internet forums. We shall look at how fast, scalable, and easy to use this database management system is compared to Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle Database.
MySQL is an open-source relational database management system that works on many platforms in conjunction with PHP scripts to create dynamic server-side or web-based enterprise applications. It provides multi-user access to support many storage engines and is backed by Oracle. In this Mastering MySQL for Web guide, you will learn about database fundamentals, MySQL Workbench, MySQL basics, Normalization, Data sorting in MySQL, MySQL functions, Advanced MySQL operations, and many more exciting concepts about MySQL.
This book serves as a blueprint to the entire lifecycle of a MySQL Cluster installation, starting with the installation and initial configuration, moving through online configuration and schema changes, and concluding with online upgrades. It aims to teach, step by step, about MySQL compatibility with various models, capacity to produce new models, support for common modeling activities, and management of relationships and dependencies between models and their items. In addition, this book walks you through the most common tools for generating backups in several formats and shows what types and characteristics are there.
Learning MySQL with the help of our Mastering series will help you to quickly understand how database management systems operate in general. It can also enhance your logical thinking and problem-solving ability. Moreover, SQL skills are in high demand because almost every technical role in such industries as Finance, Accounting, Web Development, and Digital Marketing require an understanding of SQL. Therefore, no need to wait anymore, go forward and learn SQL to advance your skill set!
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If you want to become an Android developer, this is the ultimate book for you!
Android truly dominates the mobile OS industry because of the long list of features it comes with. It is user-friendly, has great community support, and offers customization to a greater extent. As a result, we can observe a sharp increase in the market demand for developing Android mobile applications. With that, companies search for smart developers with the right skill set.
Android development is not only an easy skill to learn but also one that is highly in demand. With the Android market growing rapidly, the job opportunities for Android Developers are also increasing. By learning Android Studio, you give yourself the best possible chance to reach any career goals you might have.
This book introduces Android Studio as an interface for creating your applications and operating complex file management behind the scenes. Android Studio should be perceived simply as a canvas where you write, edit, and save your projects and files that make up those projects. At the same time, Android Studio will give you access to the Android Software Development Kit, which acts as an extension to the Java or Kotlin code that allows it to run smoothly on Android devices and take advantage of the native hardware.
With Mastering Android Studio, you will learn the latest and most productive tools in the Android tools ecosystem and the best practices for Android app development. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner, with this guide you can study or refresh your knowledge about the history of the Android platform, and its main characteristics and advantages. As a reader, you will come across concepts that deal with installing and setting up the development environment in detail by following simple instructions and examples. And once you master installation and configuration processes, you will be able to find out more about Gradle Build Scripts and Android Studio Projects.
This book serves as a complete guide to exploring Android Studio, expanding your knowledge and experience that will only benefit you throughout your career as a developer. Thus, whether you are just starting out or are already familiar with the Android operating system, there is no better time than now to improve your Android skills and start looking for new life opportunities.
With the help of this Mastering title, you can turn your original and imaginative application ideas into real-world practical applications. You can create Android games, applications for your resources, applications for your productivity, or anything else that you want.
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If you want to become an iOS developer, you have made an excellent choice with this book. Swift holds a significant position in the iOS industry because of the long list of features it serves. It is user-friendly, has great community support, and offers a greater extent of customization. As a result, we can observe a sharp increase in the market demand for developing Apple mobile applications, and with that, companies search for smart developers with the right skill set.
Mastering Swift introduces Apple’s excellent Swift standard library style and incorporates usage feedback across multiple Swift projects. However, it should be regarded as a living, changeable document and the basis upon which the programming language is implemented.
Before going further into the details of the Swift programming language, the book briefly explains the basic information about the language. It is a high-level language created to develop multifaceted iOS applications that cater to diverse needs of different social and business domains. It is meant to develop high-end apps with multiple complexities. But since it is very close to Objective C, it is easy to code and understand. This feature also makes it incredibly friendly to beginners. Moreover, it is equally compatible with the iPhone, the iPad, Apple Watch, MacBook, and Apple TV, and it can be applied to develop equally efficient and scalable apps for them.
This book in the Mastering series encircles all the essential aspects of Swift and explores why this programming language is the future for iOS app development. Different from other languages, it requires fewer lines to activate any feature. This paves the way for a shorter development cycle and saves a lot of precious resources. Further, as one of the most reliable iOS programming languages it supports dynamic libraries that indicate executable bits of code that you can link to an application. Because of such support, Swift apps can interoperate with the newest version of the language to make the app irreplaceable.
Swift is a language that was not designed but deliberately made open source so as to invite community input, allowing the product to grow and to mature over the years. This could possibly be the most crucial aspect of Swift. As people become more aware of its potential to be used in servers, web frameworks were more willing to support the demand. Owing to its popularity and significance, its adoption rate in Apple’s rivals remains very high. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner, if you are planning for iOS app development through Swift, this book can help with the high-domain expertise and experienced resources.
Without a doubt, the developers that create native apps are not going to abandon Swift anytime soon. However, it seems like something must evolve for it to keep growing constantly. We believe that Swift is indeed the future for iOS app developers. And if you are convinced and want to start learning the programming language right away, then this book is what you’re looking for. Learn more about our other Mastering titles at: https://www.routledge.com/Mastering-Computer-Science/book-series/MCS
Mastering Git: A Beginner’s Guide introduces developers of all ages to the wonderful and useful world of Git.
As far as software development is considered, the advent of Git has truly proven to be a milestone. If you are a software developer, you have probably already heard of Git. Its importance and functionality in the world of coding merits very high praise for a variety of reasons.
Computers now have become very amenable machines. You can remove a significant section of the text from your work accidentally, but there is no need to panic. Simply use the Undo option and you’re good.
This, however, was not the case in the early days of development. Back then, developers did not have access to any such technology, and it was only one person who used to own the master copy of a work. This person would divide the code into specific parts, which would subsequently be divided between developers, who would work on their part and make their completed submissions independent of each other. This was followed by a standard check, after which the old version was completely replaced by the new version. This was a very tedious process—unless someone had beenvery proactive with making copies of the code, the previous versions of a file were often effectively lost.
Thankfully, a significant breakthrough came in 1972 when developer Marc Rochkind invented the Source Code Control System (SCCS), which was the very first form of Version Control System (VCS). It was limited in terms of its functionality, and could allow only one person to work on it at a time, while concurrent management had to be handled using locks. But we have come a long way since then.
Today, Git is the single most-used VCS out there. Its influence on coding and development, in particular, the innovative use of "branches" in order to facilitate collaboration for projects, cannot be over-emphasized. Version Control has become an indispensable part of our lives, and being familiar with the functioning of Git is something employers deem highly important.
Mastering Git will prove to be of tremendous help to developers of all spheres in learning Git and Version Control. This book offers information on a wide array of subjects pertaining to Git, and even briefly touches upon its history, advantages, and disadvantages. Mastering Git also offers tips on installation and different elements involved in its functioning, such as Repositories, Remotes, Aliases, Tagging, and Branches. Popular services and hosts for such Git projects as GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket are also discussed in detail. This book will prove to be a handy guide for both newbie learners and trained professionals.
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C++ was created as a superset of C, retaining C’s efficiency and notational ease but adding type checking, data abstraction, operator overloading, and object-oriented programming capabilities. C++ is still a popular programming language because of its versatility. Unlike most other programming languages, C++ has been able to adapt as its demands have changed, allowing it to remain relevant, contemporary, and essential. C++, unlike other languages, is flexible and has evolved quickly to meet the demands of programmers and software. It is now one of the most excellent options for rapid applications, with alternatives such as Rust or Perl severely missing ecosystem support for many use cases.
More important, C++ is a programming language with varied uses. Knowing how to write code in C++ can help you understand how software and hardware interact. This is valuable information to have regardless of which path you take in technology. If you want to work in technology, C++ is an excellent language to learn. In this book, you will discover a brief introduction to C++, memory management, C++ functions, preprocessing and compilation, coroutines, and lazy generators.
Mastering C++ Programming Language: A Beginner’s Guide sets the standard for C++ learning while solving the problems given in a typical C++ scenario. This book explores the design, portability, and efficiency of C++ applications in the real world. Mastering C++ Programming Language offers an outstanding supply of tested, usable, and documented C++ code by providing complete, functional solutions to each problem and paying close attention to efficiency and portability.
As a beginner’s guide, Mastering C++ Programming Language contains several examples and substantial code to aid all programmers who wish to expand their C++ language skills. As a result, Mastering C++ Programming Language offers at-length reading for students and professionals interested in the most recent advances in C++. It includes models that are particularly useful for individuals studying the language on their own. Plus, it also discusses the recent updates to the C++ language by comparing different versions and the various standards that are currently in use.
Mastering C++ Programming Language is an ideal beginner’s companion for learning the fantastic programming language that is C++. If you are looking to quickly and efficiently learn C++ coding, this is the ultimate book for you!
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There is no shortage of programming languages and frameworks out there; but in the midst of all this, Ruby on Rails stands out. Despite losing out on the top spot to other contenders, Ruby on Rails has earned for itself a position of repute and a robust user base.
Ever since its debut in 2004, Ruby on Rails has rapidly become one of the most impactful and popular tools for building dynamic web applications. Rails owes much of its success to its compact design and the usage of the underlying Ruby language. It effectively creates a domain-specific language for writing web applications, and as a result, many common web programming tasks-such as generating HTML, making data models, and routing URLs-are easier with Rails.
Although its outstanding capabilities have made Ruby on Rails one of the world's most popular web development frameworks, some might still find it challenging to learn and use. Mastering Ruby on Rails could be just the right solution for that. Whatever your previous web development experience is, Mastering Ruby on Rails can guide you to true Rails proficiency. It will help you to:
- Install and set up your Rails development environment
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- Go beyond generated code to build Rails applications from scratch
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- Effectively use the Model-View-Controller (MVC) pattern
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- Master the Ruby programming skills all Rails developers need
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- Define high-quality site layouts and data models
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- Add social features and navigate Asynchronous Javascript and XML (Ajax)
Mastering Ruby on Rails will walk you through Rails' inner workings and equip you to tackle complicated projects with solutions that are well-tested, adaptive, and easy to maintain. The book starts by explaining critical points behind object-oriented programming and builds toward creating a full Rails application within a few chapters. By the end of this book, besides in-depth knowledge of Rails, you will also have a basic understanding of many supporting technologies such as SQL, web frameworks, and Integrated Development Environment (IDE).
You will be able to quickly grasp the Rails methodology by focusing on the development from the point of view of the beginner-level developer. Additionally, you will be provided with a reliable roadmap for migrating your applications, skill set, and development procedures to the newer, more flexible programming platform that Rails offers. Moreover, learning Rails development independently will let you use all the qualities like creativeness, critical thinking, and project management.
Mastering Ruby on Rails serves as a complete guide to exploring Ruby on Rails, expanding your set of skills and experience that will only benefit you throughout your professional life. If you are looking to get into the fascinating world of Rails development, Mastering Ruby on Rails is the right pick for you!
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When it comes to designing and prototyping for the web, nothing beats Sketch. If you are passionate about designing UI/UX for mobile or web applications, Sketch is the way to go! And to learn Sketch, look no further than Mastering Sketch: A Beginner’s Guide.
Sketch app lets you collaborate on the entire design process in real time and allows you to see everyone’s best ideas in one place. It helps you make playable Prototypes, preview, and share designs. Launched in 2010, the app won the Apple Design Award and now has more than one million customers. Sketch is trusted by companies worldwide, including Facebook, Google, XBOX, and Stripe. It has an intuitive interface, thoughtful features, and all powers of the native macOS app. Designers across the world find this app powerful and enjoyable.
Moreover, with its powerful ecosystem of plugins, assistants, and extensions, Sketch can be extended and integrated with a wide variety of use cases.
Mastering Sketch teaches you everything you need to know about Sketch app in a simple and lucid manner.
Mastering Sketch is written for the absolute beginner who has no prior expertise with the Sketch app. This book teaches the concepts from scratch and takes you from zero to advanced level in no time. It builds upon the fundamentals and core expertise which will make your career as a UI/UX designer successful.
More importantly, Mastering Sketch starts from the absolute basics, talking about the installation process and system requirements, and then moves on to the interface. This ensures that even newbie designers can follow the process with ease and at their own pace. Subsequent chapters are dedicated to topics such as vector editing, image and prototype management, as well as UX design.
Mastering Sketch also talks about the concept of real-time collaborative editing in Sketch and offers detailed guides to inviting others to work with you on your workspace.
Lastly, this book also covers at length the diverse Sketch extensions’ ecosystem, with special attention to both official and community plugins, assistants, and integrations. It offers a brief overview of every single plugin or integration to Sketch released to date!
We are confident Mastering Sketch is a worthy companion for any aspiring UI/UX designer looking to add Sketch to their arsenal.
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