Sams Teach Yourself Beginning Programming in 24 Hours, Second Edition explains the basics of programming in the successful 24-Hours format. The book begins with the absolute basics of programming: Why program? What tools to use? How does a program tell the computer what to do? It teaches readers how to program the computer and then moves on by exploring the some most popular programming languages in use. The author starts by introducing the reader to the Basic language and finishes with basic programming techniques for Java, C++, and others.
The book's examples are easily readable and understandable by even those with no previous exposure to programming. This book covers the absolute basics of programming: Why program? What tools to use?
This text aims directly at the heart of the matter: Computers are easy to use and easy to program. A computer is nothing more than a dumb machine that “knows” absolutely nothing. ... CAUTION Don't fear computer programming.
An introduction to the basics on computer programming to learn to write simple programs for any platform using Python and Java, customization using HTML, CSS and Javascript, and covers basic database interactivity with SQL.
The Sams Teach Yourself in 24 Hours series provides 24 one-hour lessons with structured steps to guide the user through real-world tasks. This book offers novices a guide to programming basics.
Teaches fundamental C and C++ programming and provides information for programming games in Windows, exploring topics including game theory, double-buffered graphics, sprite animation, and digitized sound effects.
Each lesson builds on the previous one providing a solid foundation in COBOL programming concepts and techniques. This hands-on guide is the easiest, fastest way to begin creating standard COBOL compliant code.
The book is written in a clear and personable style with an extensive use of practical, complete examples. It also includes material on the latest developments in JavaScript and web scripting.
In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, Sams Teach Yourself Android Game Programming in 24 Hours will help you master mobile game development for Android 4.
This edition strengthens its focus on C programming fundamentals, and adds new material on popular C-based object-oriented programming languages such as Objective-C. Filled with carefully explained code, clear syntax examples, and well ...
Provides information about the new lightweight software development methodology.