Subtitled Creative Coding and Generative Art in Processing 2 provides a fun and creative approach to learning programming. Using the easy-to-learn Processing programming language,shows how to draw with code, and animate in 2D and 3D. These basics open up a whole world of graphics and computer entertainment.

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Written by a developer for developers who want to make the leap to object-oriented technologies, provides a solutions-oriented approach to object-oriented programming. Learn to understand the proper uses of inheritance and composition, the difference between aggregation and association, and the important distinction between interfaces and implementations.

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Collision detection, extra lives, power ups, and other essential design elements were invented by the mostly anonymous designers at early pioneering companies. Learn to use modern, free software tools such as Unity3D to create clones of five classic games: Pong, Breakout, Space Invaders, Galaxian, and Pacman. Code and art sources of the clone versions are freely available on the companion DVD and web site.

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Learn the fundamentals of Windows 8 programming-and begin creating apps for desktops, laptops, tablets, and other devices. If you have previous experience with HTML5 and JavaScript-simply start here! This book introduces must-know concepts and getting-started techniques through easy-to-follow explanations, examples, and exercises.

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Begin from first-principles and progress through step-by-step examples to become a competent, C-language programmer. As the basis for C#, Objective-C and C++, C is a foundational language that every programmer ought to know and will even help you better understand more modern languages such as Java.

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A rapid introduction to iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch programming with Objective-C and the core frameworks. With this easy-to-follow guide, you’ll learn how to develop your first marketable iOS application, from opening Xcode to submitting your product to the App Store. Packed with code samples, this book has been updated for iOS 6 and Xcode 4.

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Introduces Redis and walks you through examples that demonstrate how to use it effectively. Begins by getting Redis set up properly and exploring the key-value model. Then dives into real use cases including simple caching, distributed ad targeting, and more. Experienced developers will appreciate chapters on clustering and internal scripting to make Redis easier to use.

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Intended for anyone who wants to learn the C# programming language in depth this book not only teaches the language’s capabilities, it also looks behind the scenes to build a solid foundation to aid you in understanding the .NET platform as a whole. See our review of C# 4.0 edition.

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Explains what computer algorithms are, how to describe them, and how to evaluate them. Discover simple ways for searching and sorting and  how to solve basic problems that can be modeled with a mathematical structure called a "graph", useful for modeling all sort of networks, dependencies and relationships. Also covers the principles of cryptography and data compression.

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Takes you quickly through the hardware and software basics of the Raspberry Pi  then gets you started on a series of fun and practical projects, including a simple temperature sensor, a media center, a real-time clock, and even a security monitoring device, all of which require minimal programming experience.

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How do you design engaging applications? This book demonstrates several ways to include valuable input from potential clients and customers throughout the process. With practical guidelines and insights from his own experience, author Travis Lowdermilk shows you how usability and user-centered design will dramatically change the way people interact with your application.

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In today’s crowded Android marketplace, it’s more important than ever to differentiate your apps. Great design is the best way to do that. Covering the Android 4.2 SDK, this book serves both as a tutorial for the entire design and implementation process and as a handy reference you’ll rely on for every Android development project.

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