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Timeless guide to software craftsmanship, it offers practical lessons for coders and managers alike, from career growth to adaptable architecture, updated for 2020s development realities.

Unlock Python’s power to automate tedious tasks—file management, web scraping, spreadsheet editing, PDF handling, and more—without prior coding experience.

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Your Definitive Professional ResourceBuild solutions for the Microsoft .NET platform quickly and easily with C#—an efficient, object-oriented language. Advanced C# Programming thoroughly explains real-world solutions you can apply to a wide range of business applications or to programming problems. This book also reviews working code available on Microsoft’s portal. Maximize the vast capabilities of C# in three key areas—Windows applications, tools and component building, and Web programming—using the advanced development strategies presented in this professional resource.Get an overview of core language foundations you will need to create applications Explore Windows Forms programming, multithreading, GDI+, and more in .NET Incorporate roles-based and code access security Use attributes, exception handlers, event logging, and other proven programming methods with ease Extend the Visual Studio .NET IDE using the new extensibility model Implement Web methods, Web services, and asynchronous Web services Learn to use C# in ASP.NET code behind pages, and use cookies, page, and session caching Learn about ADO.NET, Reflection, and emitting IL by exploring the assembly viewer applications Significantly minimize the number of bugs that make it off your work stationNOTE: due to the large amount of text and graphics, this eBook file is 10.0 MG. We recommend that you download this eBook using the fastest Internet connection at your disposal, otherwise you may notice a longer downloading time than usual.

Excel is the most sophisticated spreadsheet program available, making it easy for you to create a variety of analyses and calculations for personal and professional use. However, this program is much more than just an electronic version of an accountant's green sheet, and mastering even the most basic functions can be a challenge. Excel Workbook For Dummies is specially designed to give you the hands-on experience you need to start using this great program with confidence and efficiency. This guide is packed with hundreds of exercises that walk you through the ins and outs of Excel at your own pace. You'll have all the tools you need to: Enter spreadsheet data Format, modify, and print your spreadsheet Copy and correct formulas Create date and time formulas Use math, statistical, lookup, and logical functions Chart spreadsheet data Add graphics to the spreadsheet Manage and secure your data Perform what-if analyses Generate pivot tables Publish spreadsheets as Web pages Add hyperlinks to spreadsheets Take advantage of Macros and Visual Basic Editor Included is a bonus CD-ROM full of useful features, including sample files for all exercises in the book, a variety of important Excel tools, worksheets, and templates for financial planning, and a trial version of Crystal Xcelsius to get you started making progress and becoming an Excel expert! Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included.

An introductory guide to building Web applications, covering HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Ruby basics along with the development process.