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In just a short time, students can learn how to use PHP, MySQL, and Apache together to create dynamic, interactive websites and applications using the three leading open-source web development technologies. Using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson in this book builds on the previous ones, enabling readers to learn the essentials of PHP scripting, MySQL databases, and the Apache web server from the ground up.

Updated and reworked to trim down the material into shorter, more focused one-hour lessons, this book contains numerous examples of syntax and detailed analysis of code to provide solid instruction for beginning programmers.

Students at a beginner level will learn how to get started developing games with Unity, revised for the latest version 5.0. The approach is hands-on and modular. Each chapter covers an essential component of the game development process, illustrated with sample projects.

For the beginning developer or those looking to bring their games to the Roblox platform, look no further than Roblox Game Development in 24 Hours: The Official Roblox Guide. In just 24 lessons of one hour or less, youll deepen your understanding of virtually every facet of Roblox game development. Each short and easy lesson builds upon everything thats come before, helping you take full advantage of this remarkable platform. By the time youre finished, youll be a true Roblox game development expert. Step-by-step instructions walk you through common questions, issues, and tasksQ&As, Quizzes, and Exercises build and test your knowledgeDid You Know? tips offer insider advice and shortcutsWatch Out! alerts help you avoid pitfallsRoblox Game Development in 24 Hours covers all this and much more:The Roblox engine, Studio dev tools, Lua programming language, and development lifecyclePhysics, rendering, terrain, lighting, atmosphere, effects, and soundImporting assets, models, meshparts, and texturesStructuring your gameCoding game mechanics, animations, camera movement, and GUIsNetworking and mobile developmentMonetization: consumables, one-time purchases, premium versions, attracting players, and advertising

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A solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript -- and how they work together -- is vital to any kind of contemporary web development. And these core technologies are only growing in importance as contemporary web development moves away from a reliance on proprietary technologies like Flash for rich interface and mobile applications. Teach Yourself HTML, CSS, and JavaScript All in One combines these three fundamental web development technologies into one clearly written, carefully organised, step-by-step tutorial that expertly guides the beginner through these three interconnected technologies. By the end of this book the reader will understand how these technologies work, and more importantly, how they work together to create modern web pages and sites. After completing the book's lessons the reader will be able to confidently create basic but professional-looking interactive web sites. Coverage of the HTML5, CSS3, and ECMAScript 6 standards is thoughtfully integrated into every chapter of the book, mentioning new features or tools within context of the task or topic at hand.

Sams Teach Yourself SQL in 10 Minutes offers straightforward, practical answers when you need fast results.By working through the book's 22 lessons of 10 minutes or less, students will learn what they need to know to take advantage of the SQL language.Lessons cover IBM DB2, Microsoft SQL Server and SQL Server Express, MariaDB, MySQL, Oracle and Oracle express, PostgreSQL, and SQLite.Full-color code examples help you understand how SQL statements are structuredTips point out shortcuts and solutionsCautions help you avoid common pitfallsNotes explain additional concepts, and provide additional information10 minutes is all students need to learn how to... Use the major SQL statements Construct complex SQL statements using multiple clauses and operators Retrieve, sort, and format database contents Pinpoint the data you need using a variety of filtering techniques Use aggregate functions to summarize data Join two or more related tables Insert, update, and delete data Create and alter database tables Work with views, stored procedures, and more

In just 24 hours, readers will learn how to get started developing games with Unity. The approach is hands-on and modular. Each chapter covers an essential component of the game development process. Topics are illustrated with sample projects. The book also concludes with a complete game project. This book's straightforward, step-by-step approach teaches you everything from the absolute basics through sophisticated game physics, animation, and mobile device deployment techniques. Every lesson builds on what you've already learned, giving you a rock-solid foundation for real-world success.

Game developers of all kinds are quickly discovering the power of the completely free, no-royalties, no-strings-attached Godot game engine. Now, in just 24 lessons of one hour or less, readers can learn all the skills and techniques they'll need to write great games with the new Godot 3 release. Each short, easy lesson builds on all that's come before, helping readers master all of Godot's essentials, and use it to build 2D or 3D games for mobile, desktop, or HTML5 web platforms. Godot in 24 Hours, Sams Teach Yourself is packed with up-to-the-minute examples and modern game development techniques. By the time students are finished, they'll be comfortable using Godot to create virtually any game they can imagine.

In arenas ranging from enterprise development to Android app programming, Java remains one of the world's most popular programming languages. Sams Teach Yourself Java in 21 Days helps the serious learner gain true mastery over the new Java 9. In this book's straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson builds on everything that's come before, helping readers learn Java's core features and techniques from the ground up. Friendly, accessible, and conversational, this book offers a practical grounding in the language, without ever becoming overwhelming or intimidating.

A quick and practical introduction to LiveMotion, Adobes object-oriented design tool for creating Web graphics and animation.

In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, students will learn how to build complete, professional-quality web solutions with ASP.NET 5. Using this book's straightforward, step-by-step approach, they'll master the entire process, from site design through data collection, user management through debugging and deployment.

Sams Teach Yourself Visual Basic in 24 Hours is perfect for students new to programming, as well as those moving from another language to Visual Basic. It focuses on programming principles. Throughout this book, students will learn to build an application - a Picture Viewer, complete with file browsing, printing, basic graphics drawing, menus, toolbars, and more.

Sams Teach Yourself AngularJS, JavaScript, and jQuery All in One assumes absolutely no previous knowledge of JavaScript or jQuery. Brad Dayley and Brendan Dayley begin by helping students gain the relevant JavaScript skills they need, introducing JavaScript in a way specifically designed for modern AngularJS web development. Each short, easy lesson builds on all that's come before, teaching new concepts and techniques from the ground up, through practical examples and hands-on problem solving.

This book is a quick, hands-on introduction to building responsive web sites with the powerful yet easy to use Bootstrap front end framework. Sams Teach Yourself Bootstrap in 24 Hours breaks down Bootstrap into small, manageable chunks, presented in an easily digested format. Students will learn to use responsive web design techniques to build websites that automatically reflect each user's device size, screen resolution, and other aspects of the viewing experience -- simplified with the Bootstrap framework. The book teaches how to download and integrate Bootstrap, work with Bootstrap's grid-based layouts, utilize resources to integrate base CSS, navigation systems, JavaScript/jQuery, and advanced CSS styling, and to rapidly create visually appealing functional prototypes with Bootstrap.

Sams Teach Yourself C Programming in One Hour a Day, Seventh Edition is the newest edition of the 500,000+ copy best-seller Sams Teach Yourself C in 21 Days. Fully revised for the new C11 standard and libraries, it emphasizes platform-independent C programming using free, open-source C compilers. 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.

Many of the current PL/SQL titles are overkill for those who need to use PL/SQL but have no intention of becoming professional DBAs. This book teaches you what you really need to know, without getting bogged down by what you don't. Sams Teach Yourself Oracle PL/SQL in 10 Minutes is a tutorial-based book, organized into a series of short, easy-to-follow lessons. Instead of dwelling of database theory and relational design, this book takes a very hands-on approach to solving the needs of the majority of SQL users who simply need to interact with data.

Completely revamped to teach HTML5 and CSS3 from the very beginning, this is the newest edition of the worldwide best-seller that has helped 500,000+ people learn the foundational skills of modern web development. Laura Lemay and Rafe Colburn have thoroughly revamped their in-depth tutorial to cover the latest web skills and technologies, and walk the reader through creating interactive, dynamic web sites using today's JavaScript libraries, services, and social web technologies.

Shows students how to create, manage, and use PDF files to improve productivity. This book also explores when to use PDF files for collaboration on projects. Adobe Acrobat accommodates a wide range of users' different needs, and this work spells out the steps and settings necessary for each type of project.