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Programming the Mobile Web

Programming the Mobile Web

marc137's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 5.0

On May 15, 2013 marc137 wrote: The future (present?) of mobile's app
The first thing it does is break the schemes and put your feet on the ground. Full Review >

Programming PHP

Programming PHP

marc137's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 5.0

On Apr 14, 2013 marc137 wrote: PHP is not dead!
PHP is not dead, there is a lot of wonderful web frameworks, it's time to remember or learn PHP. Full Review >

CompTIA A+ Training Kit (Exam 220-801 and Exam 220-802)

CompTIA A+ Training Kit (Exam 220-801 and Exam 220-802)

marc137's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 5.0

On Mar 9, 2013 marc137 wrote: Really a very complete book
I think it's a fundamental knowledge for anyone in the computer world, it gives us a basic understanding of the tool to work daily . Is or should be the entry point. Full Review >

Programming C# 5.0

Programming C# 5.0

Building Windows 8, Web, and Desktop Applications for the .NET 4.5 Framework

marc137's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 5.0

On Jan 1, 2013 marc137 wrote: The big and fat C# reference over yout table.
Features of C # 5.0,. NET 4.5 Framework, building applications for Windows 8, some ASP for the web, some XAML etc ... In short, the whole new world of apps open to us with Windows 8 Full Review >

Think Python

Think Python

marc137's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 4.0

On Nov 18, 2012 marc137 wrote: Good entry point in Python and programming world,
The essential online python resourse updated! Full Review >

Think Like a Programmer

Think Like a Programmer

An Introduction to Creative Problem Solving

marc137's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 4.0

On Aug 22, 2012 marc137 wrote: Good warming before work
Tones and tones of programming problems. Full Review >

Windows Phone 7 Development Internals

Windows Phone 7 Development Internals

Covers Windows Phone 7 and Windows Phone 7.5

marc137's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 5.0

On Aug 10, 2012 marc137 wrote: The big Windows Phone encyclopedia
If you are an experienced Windows Phone 7 developer, this is your book. Full Review >

Linux Pocket Guide

Linux Pocket Guide

marc137's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 5.0

On Jun 13, 2012 marc137 wrote: Linux Pocket Guide +++
In theory the typical guide is not to read fluently and that's only going to explain the operation of the commands. But for me it was much more than that. Full Review >

Webbots, Spiders, and Screen Scrapers

Webbots, Spiders, and Screen Scrapers

A Guide to Developing Internet Agents with PHP/CURL

marc137's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 4.0

On Mar 28, 2012 marc137 wrote: Very Fun Book
Perfect your webbot army! Full Review >

The Linux Command Line

The Linux Command Line

A Complete Introduction

marc137's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 5.0

On Mar 11, 2012 marc137 wrote: The new big big linux book
This is my new favourity linux book, you have to read it! Full Review >

The Tangled Web

The Tangled Web

A Guide to Securing Modern Web Applications

marc137's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 5.0

On Jan 27, 2012 marc137 wrote: Deep 'all web' information
Only for web developers, very deep information. Full Review >

Head First HTML5 Programming

Head First HTML5 Programming

Building Web Apps with JavaScript

marc137's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 4.0

On Dec 6, 2011 marc137 wrote: HTML5 is here to stay
Head First series? good bet! Full Review >

CSS Pocket Reference

CSS Pocket Reference

marc137's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 5.0

On Nov 1, 2011 marc137 wrote: Must read.
It have to be a place in your work table. Full Review >

Beginning Windows Phone 7 Application Development

Beginning Windows Phone 7 Application Development

Building Windows Phone Applications Using Silverlight and XNA

marc137's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 4.0

On Aug 22, 2011 marc137 wrote: Great beginning book
If you want Silverlight for Windows Phone 7, this is your book. Full Review >

JavaScript: The Definitive Guide

JavaScript: The Definitive Guide

marc137's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 5.0

On Jun 3, 2011 marc137 wrote: This is The JavaScript Bible
Everything and only everything ;) about javascript. Full Review >

Microsoft® Expression Blend® 4 Step by Step

Microsoft® Expression Blend® 4 Step by Step

marc137's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 5.0

On May 8, 2011 marc137 wrote: Very interesting book
One of the strengths of this book is that it touches all the points that are related to Blend, including C#, XAML, WPF, etc. Full Review >

Learning Android

Learning Android

marc137's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 3.0

On Apr 18, 2011 marc137 wrote: Good first point in your learning path
The book is very comprehensive. Its theme is the creation of an application for Android and while you add the different aspects of the new application, explains the related theory. Full Review >

HTML5 Step by Step

HTML5 Step by Step

marc137's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 4.0

On Mar 24, 2011 marc137 wrote: HTML5 is unstoppable
Covers HTML5, CSS, usability and accessibility. Full Review >

MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-511): Windows® Application Development with Microsoft® .NET Framework 4

MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-511): Windows® Application Development with Microsoft® .NET Framework 4

marc137's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 4.0

On Mar 15, 2011 marc137 wrote: Good material to prepare for exam 70-511
If your goal is to pass the exam, this is the book you need. Full Review >

SQL Pocket Guide

SQL Pocket Guide

marc137's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 5.0

On Feb 11, 2011 marc137 wrote: SQL Pocket Guide Third Ed. by Jonathan Gennick
As always, these books are not for learning SQL, just reminders of the syntax. If you are a guru of databases, this book can certainly be helpful to reach but almost certainly will be a bit corto.En But for people who program in other languages and only occasionally fight with databases, is fundamental. Full Review >

jQuery Pocket Reference

jQuery Pocket Reference

marc137's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 4.0

On Jan 31, 2011 marc137 wrote: Must always be nearby.
As we work with jQuery, we realize that this book is a swift, clear and well organized reference, all the features of this great javascript framework. Full Review >

Programming Python

Programming Python

marc137's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 5.0

On Jan 27, 2011 marc137 wrote: O'Reilly - Programming Python 4th Ed. by Mark Lutz
Are you tired of the issues that touch the basic manuals of Python? Then try Python Programming 4th edition. Full Review >

Head First Python

Head First Python

marc137's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 4.0

On Jan 16, 2011 marc137 wrote: A new approach
Excellent book for beginners in Python. With a completely different approach to what we are accustomed to in a technical book... Full Review >

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