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Creational Design Patterns in Python By Mark Summerfield Sep 13, 2013 In this chapter from Python in Practice: Create Better Programs Using Concurrency, Libraries, and Patterns, Mark Summerfield discusses creational design patterns in Python, including the Abstract Factory, Builder, Factory Method, Prototype, and Singleton Patterns.

Essential GWT: Developing Your Application By Federico Kereki Aug 17, 2010 What kind of applications should you develop with GWT? How can you go about it? And, why would you use GWT? Federico Kereki answers these questions in this introduction to his book.

How to Automate Your Home with Your iPhone or iPad By Jason Rich Sep 7, 2012 In this article, Jason R. Rich takes a look at a handful of optional products that can be used with your Apple iPhone or iPad in order to automate and control appliances, lights, the thermostat, and other devices within your home from anywhere. Plus, you’ll discover how to use your iOS device as a wireless baby monitor, home video monitoring system, or even to track the location of your dog in real-time.

Interview with Andrei Alexandrescu (Part 3 of 3) By Andrei Alexandrescu, Eric Niebler Aug 25, 2010 Eric Niebler and Andrei Alexandrescu conclude their conversation about the D programming language by discussing concurrency, the complications of sharing data, dynamic loading, specification and licensing, and the future of D.

Introduction to UI Design Patterns for Windows 8 Apps By Jeremy Likness Nov 6, 2012 In this excerpt from Building Windows 8 Apps with C# and XAML, learn about the various parts of MVVM and how to apply it with a special focus on testing.

Using the Windows 7 User Interface By Robert Cowart, Brian Knittel Dec 3, 2009 This chapter provides an introduction to the Windows 7 user interface to help previous Windows users up to speed quickly with all the changes.

Video: Large Scale C++: Logical/Physical Coherence By John Lakos Apr 21, 2015 In this excerpt from Large-Scale C++ LiveLessons (Workshop): Applied Hierarchical Reuse Using Bloomberg's Foundation Libraries, John Lakos discusses logical/physical coherence, where each logical subsystem is tightly encapsulated by a corresponding physical aggregate.

Welcome to the New Normal of Talent Management By William G. Castellano Sep 25, 2013 Bill Castellano presents a comprehensive, innovative model of workforce engagement that responds to today’s new realities, and helps you anticipate tomorrow’s.

Why and How Power Verbs Can Pump Up Your Speeches and Presentations By Michael Lawrence Faulkner, Michelle Faulkner-Lunsford Feb 20, 2013 The authors of Power Verbs for Presenters: Hundreds of Verbs and Phrases to Pump Up Your Speeches and Presentations discuss how their book can help you electrify your presentations, speeches, and pitches…and get the results you want!

xUnit Test Patterns: Test Double Patterns By Gerard Meszaros Nov 30, 2009 Gerard Meszaros discusses Test Double Patterns, including Test Double Usage and Test Double Construction.

"Beyond Requirements" Case Study: Commission System By Kent J. McDonald Oct 13, 2015 Kent J. McDonald, author of Beyond Requirements: Analysis with an Agile Mindset, details a case study on how agile analysis was used to build a commission system.

"D"iving Into the D Programming Language By Andrei Alexandrescu Jul 29, 2009 Andrei Alexandrescu dives into explaining the basics of the D programming language.

"Don't Talk to Our People..." and Other Warehousing Death Knells By Mark W. Humphries Sep 2, 2001 Mark W. Humphries and Michelle C. Dy present IT war stories from their data warehousing consulting practice.

"Hello, World!" Writing Your First Program By Steven Foote Nov 24, 2014 Steven Foote sets you up to write your first program in this chapter from Learning to Program. You'll learn to choose a text editor, create a project directory, create a test file, and create a Chrome extension.

"I Have a Dream": A 50th Year Testament to the March that Changed America By Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Bob Adelman Aug 26, 2013 This excerpt recounts the earliest days of American history that eventually led to the civil rights movement.

"Open Sesame" or Not? Use the Right Access Controls By Julia H. Allen Apr 12, 2002 "Open Sesame" or Not? Administrators must use the correct access controls to ensure a secure system.

"Thank God It's Monday" By Roxanne Emmerich Apr 22, 2009 Do great “Thank God It’s Monday” workplaces really exist? Yes. Absolutely. Unequivocally. And before they were great, most were quite awful. It’s not as easy as giving an order or waving a magic wand. But it is doable and has been done in many businesses already, and it can change not only your workplace but also your life.

"The Best Programming Advice I Ever Got" with Andrei Alexandrescu By Andrei Alexandrescu Aug 29, 2012 Andrei Alexandrescu, author of The D Programming Language and Modern C++ Design, explains that learning how to learn is more important than learning anything else.

"The Best Programming Advice I Ever Got" with Andrew Binstock By Andrew Binstock Oct 24, 2012 Andrew Binstock's programming advice has saved him—and may save you—an incalculable amount of debugging time.

"The Best Programming Advice I Ever Got" with Bill Wagner By Bill Wagner Jul 5, 2012 Bill Wagner, co-founder of SRT Solutions and regular contributor to the C# Development Center, tells why it's important to focus on the usability of code.

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