If you've held back from developing open source or free software projects because you don't understand the implications of the various licenses, you're not alone. Many developers believe in releasing their software freely, but have hesitated to do so because they're concerned about losing control over their software. Licensing issues are co[Read More]

Fathom Dynamic Data Software Version 2 is an easy-to-use software that bridges the gap between concrete and abstract mathematical and statistical concepts. This software lets students see and manipulate data in clear graphic form. Students can access readily available data sets and create many types of graphs, including bar charts, scatter plots, f[Read More]

* Describes Agile Modeling Driven Design (AMDD) and Test-Driven Design (TDD) approaches, database refactoring, database encapsulation strategies, and tools that support evolutionary techniques * Agile software developers often use object and relational database (RDB) technology together and as a result must overcome the impedance mismatch * T[Read More]

For more than a decade, Steve McConnell, one of the premier authors and voices in the software community, has helped change the way developers write code--and produce better software. Now his classic book, CODE COMPLETE, has been fully updated and revised with best practices in the art and science of constructing software. Whether you're a new deve[Read More]

Integrating case studies to show the object oriented approach to software engineering, Object-Oriented and Classical Software Engineering, 7/e presents an excellent introduction to software engineering fundamentals, covering both traditional and object-oriented techniques. The coverage of both Agile processes and Open Source Software has be[Read More]

In this truly unique technical book, today's leading software architects present valuable principles on key development issues that go way beyond technology. More than four dozen architects -- including Neal Ford, Michael Nygard, and Bill de hOra -- offer advice for communicating with stakeholders, eliminating complexity, empowering developers, and[Read More]

Reflects the latest technology in the field to provide readers with the most up-to-date resource Presents examples that cover a broad spectrum of hardware and software systems, from personal computers to mainframes Places more emphasis on networking to address increased importance of the communications area Consolidates the cov[Read More]

IT Essentials PC Hardware and Software Labs and Study Guide, Third Edition   Patrick Regan   The IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software version 4 course in the Cisco® Networking Academy® is designed to prepare you to take and pass the CompTIA A+ exams based on the 2006 objectives. You must pass both the A+ Essentials and one of the techni[Read More]

The only Cisco authorized textbook that for the IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software course from the Cisco Networking Academy Program New Companion Guide format complements the online curriculum with insight and instruction from Academy instructors A portable reference that supports all the topics in the new course, aligning 1:1 with cours[Read More]