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Core Java Volume II

Posted on April 8, 2009 by rleir

Core Java Volume II Advanced Features / Cay S. Horstmann, Prentice Hall 2008 Here is an excellent book on Java.  Topics include: Streams and Files Networking Database programming XML JNDI and LDAP Internationalization Advanced GUI components Java 2D and advanced … Continue reading →

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VMware infrastructure 3 for dummies

Posted on April 3, 2009 by rleir

VMware infrastructure 3 for dummies / by William J. Lowe, Wiley, 2008 Again, a dummies book that is definitely not for dummies. This one is for the admin who has virtual servers using VMware. 300 pages and very readable.

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Practical MythTV

Posted on March 30, 2009 by rleir

Practical MythTV : building a PVR and media center PC / Stewart Smith, Apress, 2007 Set up a TV video recorder using open source software. This book tells you how to configure and admin the system. 350 pages.

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How to think about algorithms

Posted on March 28, 2009 by rleir

How to think about algorithms / Jeff Edmonds, Cambridge University Press, 2008 Here is a CS textbook for advanced undergraduate courses which is more readable than most. Apply its concepts to make your programs correct and fast.  450 pages.

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Test driven : practical TDD for Java developers

Posted on March 10, 2009 by rleir

Test driven : practical TDD and acceptance TDD for Java developers / Lasse Koskela, Manning, 2008 TDD (Test Driven Development) takes a surprising amount of thought to do it right. Here are the techniques that lead to better software faster. … Continue reading →

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SQL cookbook

Posted on February 22, 2009 by rleir

SQL cookbook / Anthony Molinaro, O’Reilly, 2006 Learn how to write clear, concise SQL by reading good example code. 600 pages.

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Linux appliance design

Posted on February 20, 2009 by rleir

Linux appliance design : a hands-on guide to building Linux appliances / by Bob Smith, No Starch Press, 2007 Here is a good practical introduction to designing appliances (DVRs, routers, any intelligent device) using Linux and open source tools. It … Continue reading →

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Ruby on Rails : Up and Running

Posted on February 17, 2009 by rleir

Ruby on Rails : Up and Running / Bruce A. Tate, O’Reilly, 2006 This concise introduction to Rails for experienced developers is excellent though dated. 150 pages.

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Eccentric cubicle

Posted on February 16, 2009 by rleir

Eccentric cubicle / Kaden Harris, O’Reilly, 2007 From the cover: “Office accessories from a parallel universe”. This book will be magnetic for anyone who enjoys making a powerful desktop slingshot or mechanical golf ball driver out of discarded, scrap-dealer materials. … Continue reading →

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PHP and MySQL : create-modify-reuse

Posted on February 14, 2009 by rleir

PHP and MySQL : create-modify-reuse / Tim Boronczyk with Martin E. Psinas, Wiley, 2008 This is a cookbook full of good example code. There is not much introduction, then it jumps in to User Registration, Community Forum, Mailing List, Search … Continue reading →

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