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September 07 2016

Getting Started with HTML5 WebSocket Programming

Develop and deploy your first secure and scalable real-time web application

What You Will Learn

• Understand the concepts of the WebSocket API and why it is superior to the existing techniques
  
• Implement a WebSocket client that will connect to a remote server and transmit messages to other clients
  
• Configure a WebSocket server using your existing skills and knowledge
  
• Implement native WebSocket clients for mobile and tablet devices
  
• Support older browsers that do not support HTML5 WebSockets
  

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September 08 2016

Raspberry Pi Media Center

Imagine controlling your TV with your smartphone, dynamically streaming content that you have on various devices across your home, as and when you want. Raspberry Pi Media Center will show you how to configure the complete experience using readily available and accessible tools, so that you too will soon be enjoying your media from the comfort of your own sofa

What You Will Learn

• Clear instructions on how to get Raspbmc working on your Raspberry Pi
  
• Learn how to navigate and configure XBMC
  
• Discover how you can control your media center with your smartphone or TV remote
  
• Build your very own media library with film, episode, and album descriptions and artwork
  
• Share your content across multiple media center devices
  
• Utilize PVR for viewing live TV and recording
  

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September 09 2016

ASP.NET Web API: Build RESTful web applications and services on the .NET framework

Hey! Want to build RESTful web apps with the help of ASP.NET? Today's free eBook shows you how to do just that - simply download, read, and you'll be well on your way constructing lightweight web architectures that can form the foundations of any of your development projects.

What You Will Learn

• Build scalable REST-based services using the .NET framework
  
• Build HTTP-based web services on the .NET platform
  
• Explore the new features in Entity Framework 5 and how to work with them
  
• Use the ASP.NET Web API with ASP.NET MVC 4 clients
  
• Learn about the ADO.NET Entity Framework and write programs against the Entity Data Model using LINQ to perform CRUD operations
  
• Implement Web API services using ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC, WPF, and Silverlight clients
  

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September 10 2016

Instant QlikView 11 Application Development

Confused about QlikView? Don't be - our free Instant guide explains it all quickly and simply. You'll soon be putting the premier business intelligence platform to work for you and your business. Get the knowledge you need to get real insight with QlikView - free today only!

What You Will Learn

• Create analyses from scratch in QlikView 11
  
• Use QlikView 11 to discover financial relationships and patterns
  
• Play around with QlikView 11 to find how many degrees of separation there are between you and the actor, Kevin Bacon
  
• Investigate the many demo databases available from QlikView to hone your analysis skills
  
• Unpack and use QlikView Extensions for more interesting and meaningful graphic analysis
  
• Set up your own analysis topic and automatically link data
  
• Learn how QlikView is used in solving crimes, and used by hospitals to improve profitability and patient care
  

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September 11 2016

Gradle Effective Implementation Guide

Gradle Effective Implementation Guide is a great introduction and reference for using Gradle. The Gradle build language is explained with hands on code and practical applications. You learn how to apply Gradle in your Java, Scala or Groovy projects, integrate with your favorite IDE and how to integrate with well-known continuous integration servers. Start with the foundations and work your way through hands on examples to build your knowledge of Gradle to skyscraper heights. 

What You Will Learn

• Create Gradle build scripts from clear examples
  
• Write build logic with the Gradle build language
  
• Compile, test and check your Java, Scala and Groovy applications
  
• Write your own custom tasks and plugins
  
• Use Gradle on continous integrations servers Jenkins, TeamCity and Bamboo
  
• Integrate Gradle with Eclipse and IntelliJ IDEA
  

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September 12 2016

Mastering Android Application Development

Learn how to do more with the Android SDK with this advanced Android Application guide which shows you how to make even better Android apps that users will love

What You Will Learn

• Create an Android project with Android M features
  
• Design the basic navigation for our app using the UI components
  
• Set up a cloud-based platform and store data on it
  
• Implement programming patterns such as Singleton and Observer to maintain your project code for future use
  
• Display lists and grids using Android RecyclerView
  
• Implement user interface components and make your app look professional
  
• Handle, download, and store images along with memory management
  

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September 13 2016

Learning Java by Building Android Games

Extend your game development skills while learning Java – follow this book and learn Java for Android to enter the world of Android games development with greater confidence

What You Will Learn

• Set up an efficient, professional game development environment in Android Studio
  
• Build your very own Android UI using easy to-use tools in Android Studio
  
• Add real-time interaction with Java threads and implement locking/handling screen rotation, pixel graphics, clicks, animation, sound FX, and many other features in your games
  
• Explore object-oriented programming (OOP) and design scalable, reliable, and well-written Java games or apps on almost any Android device
  
• Build and deploy a graphical pong-style game using advanced OOP concepts
  
• Explore APIs and implement advanced features such as online leaderboards and achievements using Google game services
  
• Make your game compelling to be the next big hit on Google Play market with a content update strategy and in-game marketing
  

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September 14 2016

Mastering Android NDK

Android NDK is used for multimedia applications that require direct access to system resources. NDK is also the key for portability, which in turn allows a reasonably comfortable development and debugging process using familiar tools such as GCC and Clang toolchains. This is a hands-on guide to extending your game development skills with Android NDK. The book takes you through many clear, step-by-step example applications to help you further explore the features of Android NDK and some popular C++ libraries and boost your productivity by debugging the development process.

What You Will Learn

• Explore popular C++ libraries and use them on Android
  
• Write portable, multithreaded native networking code
  
• Create portable audio framework using OpenAL
  
• Implement portable rendering framework using OpenGL ES 3
  
• Debug mobile applications on your desktop machine
  
• Access resources from APK archives
  
• Render text with FreeType
  

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September 15 2016

Android 5 Programming by Example

Android - it's the most popular platform out there. So how are you going to build for it? Today's free eBook - that's how! Packed with plenty of examples that show you how to put concepts into practice, simply download it and start building your next Android app.

What You Will Learn

• Set up an effective development environment to create Android apps from scratch
  
• Control the layout structure and design and edit code to control screen events
  
• Respond to user interaction using Java and XML with your app
  
• Keep your users up to date with Android's new notification framework
  
• Implement Google APIs such as maps and other Google Services
  
• Create apps for televisions, cars, and wearables and build home-screen app widgets
  
• Add audio and video playback to your apps using the AudioManager and MediaPlayer classes
  
• Program the two new Lollipop widgets, CardView and RecyclerView
  
• Compile your apps, distribute them on the Google Play store, and build in a variety of ways to monetize them
  

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September 16 2016

Android Wearable Programming

Expand on your Android development capabilities by building applications for Android Wear

What You Will Learn

• Get introduced to the Android Wear and Google Glass SDK
  
• Create your own basic and custom notifications for Android Wear by using Android notifications
  
• Develop custom Android wearable watch faces and debug them over Bluetooth prior to packaging
  
• Deploy your application to the handheld device or the Google Play Store
  
• Develop apps that have the ability to send and receive binary blobs of data from the handheld device to the wearable device
  
• Create custom layouts for the Android TV platform conforming to the Android TV design principles
  
• Build effective user interfaces for the Google Glass platform
  
• Incorporate voice and input features into your Android wearable app
  

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