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The art of application performance testing

Posted on July 14, 2009 by rleir

The art of application performance testing / Ian Molyneaux, O’Reilly, 2009 Performance testing is difficult. Here are some well chosen words to set you on the right path. The book is short, at 150 pages.

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The artist’s guide to GIMP effects

Posted on June 16, 2009 by rleir

The artist’s guide to GIMP effects : creative techniques for photographers, artists, and designers/ Michael J. Hammel, No Starch Press, 2007 The Gimp has needed this book for years. Gimp has a quirky GUI that can be learned with a … Continue reading →

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Producing Open Source Software

Posted on June 5, 2009 by rleir

Producing Open Source Software: How to Run a Successful Free Software Project, by Karl Fogel, O’Reilly, 2005 Producing Open Source Software is a book about the human side of open source development. It describes how successful projects operate, the expectations … Continue reading →

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TCP/IP architecture, design and implementation in Linux

Posted on June 1, 2009 by rleir

TCP/IP architecture, design and implementation in Linux / Sameer Seth, Wiley, IEEE, 2008 Here is a book that delves into the architecture and code details of networking in Linux. 750 pages, hardcover.

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The all-new switch book

Posted on June 1, 2009 by rleir

The all-new switch book : the complete guide to LAN switching technology / Rich Seifert, Jim Edwards, Wiley, 2008 If you think Ethernet hubs and switches are simple, you need to do some reading in this well written book. Topics … Continue reading →

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Learning JavaScript

Posted on May 26, 2009 by rleir

Learning JavaScript / Shelley Powers, O’Reilly, 2009 Here is an excellent introduction to Javascript, covering the basics, AJAX and DOM. You will like this book.

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Design-build-run : applied practices and principles

Posted on May 20, 2009 by rleir

Design-build-run : applied practices and principles for production-ready software development / David Ingram, Wiley, 2009 Here is a book with good practical advice for you when you are planning a software project. From the back cover: “What is the secret … Continue reading →

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Getting started with Flex 3

Posted on April 28, 2009 by rleir

Getting started with Flex 3 / Jack Herrington, O’Reilly, 2008 This book will help you develop Flash or RIA applications. It’s amazing how much useful info for a beginner programmer they can pack into a pocket sized book. 125 pages.

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Building the perfect PC

Posted on April 16, 2009 by rleir

Building the perfect PC / Robert Bruce Thompson, O’Reilly, 2007 Here is great information for choosing PC components, written by the maintainers of hardwareguys.com

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101 boardroom problems

Posted on April 16, 2009 by rleir

101 boardroom problems and how to solve them / Eli Mina, American Management Association, 2009 This excellent book applies to business meetings in general. “… bring order and sense to any boardroom and enable the best possible decision-making.” –The CEO … Continue reading →

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