Best Computer Hardware
You will learn how to configure hardware and software, develop your own sketches, work with built-in and custom Arduino libraries, and explore the Internet of Things—all with no prior programming experience required! Simon Monk has a degree in cybernetics and computer science and a Ph.D. in software engineering.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Unfortunately, the usual books for "helping" with Arduino give sketches and explain bits and pieces without ever doing an overview of the system. Just got it today and have read over half of it; I've marked it up with pen to remind myself of crucial facts that I wish I had known a few months back. It's written at just the right level for beginners who are just learning about Arduino and microprocessors in general, and he points you to all the resources on the web for further information. So instead of having to copy and paste everyone else's code all the time, read this book to understand at least the basics of WHY things work in an Arduino the way they do."
"Easy to understand and get familiar with Arduino world."
"I got this for a friend who had just started assembling boards using Adruino."
"Too many other books and tutorials just tell you to build a circuit and watch it do it's thing without explaining why it does it and how to expand on that design. I look forward to starting the "Next Steps" sequal and continuing to learn what this little chunk of organized metal and plastic has in store."
"I'm brand new to Arduino, but I've been programming for 30 years."
"Good starting place for working with Arduino."
"Purchased for my 14 yo grandson who is into dp stuff."
"EXCELLENT way to get started in Programming Arduino."
2 Clean Architecture: A Craftsman's Guide to Software Structure and Design (Robert C. Martin Series)
Learn what software architects need to achieve—and core disciplines and practices for achieving it Master essential software design principles for addressing function, component separation, and data management See how programming paradigms impose discipline by restricting what developers can do Understand what’s critically important and what’s merely a “detail” Implement optimal, high-level structures for web, database, thick-client, console, and embedded applications Define appropriate boundaries and layers, and organize components and services See why designs and architectures go wrong, and how to prevent (or fix) these failures. He has authored and edited many books, including: Designing Object Oriented C++ Applications Using the Booch Method, Patterns Languages of Program Design 3, More C++ Gems, Extreme Programming in Practice, Agile Software Development: Principles, Patterns, and Practices, UML for Java Programmers, Clean Code, and The Clean Coder .
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Find Best Price at Amazon"He then covers SOLID principles that he is best known for, i.e. single responsibility principle (SRP), open-close principle, liskov substitution principle, interface separation principle (ISP) and dependency inversion principle. Uncle Bob provides useful advice for using acyclic dependency principle for dependencies between components and ensuring that abstract/interfaces are used in stable components and volatile components (concrete implementation) should depend on stable components and not otherwise. He uses layers and boundaries to divide system into various components and recommends use of entities for business policies, using techniques such as humble object pattern for testing hard to test components. In real world, you face these choices instead of writing perfect components with 100% test coverage, which may be maintainable but not useful to anyone and thus killing your company and leaving you without work."
"Would the ideas described in this book look familiar if you read earlier Bob Martin's articles on the clean architecture?"
"Bob has a flare for synthesizing very complex technical material from many sources, then boiling it down to easily and enjoyably absorbable explanations. But I was hoping to hear more about topics he only hinted at in his blog posts, e.g. the different kinds of architecture implied by different desired user experiences."
"Unfortunately my expectation was higher."
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This manual has really helped me."
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Best Mac Computer Hardware
Get the most out of your MacBook Your new MacBook is sleek and powerful, and this down-to-earth guide makes it easier than ever to navigate, personalize, and maximize what it can help you accomplish. Set up and personalize your laptop Import stuff from your old computer Search with Spotlight and Sherlock Open a .Mac account Create with the iLife suite Add wireless devices.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This is my go-to book for help with my new MacBook Air."
"Bought this and read through it before getting my New MacBook, it made the MacBook a lot easier to navigate."
"Just what I needed since I am a microsoft user for 20+ years."
"I bought this after buying my Mac Book Pro."
"So far this is everything that the MacBook Dummies book is not: the pages are glossy, there are lots of color diagrams and photos, and it is specific to the MacBook Pro, so there isn't lots of extraneous information to deal with. For someone like me, The Teach Yourself Visually MacBook Pro book is ideal, and purchasing this MacBook for Dummies book was a mistake."
"Bought this for my hubby who just got a Mac."
"This book is easy to read and follow but most of the info is not very usable as I still had to go to the Apple store for assistance."
"Did not serve my needs at all."
Best Mainframes & Minicomputers
An updated guide to programming your own Raspberry Pi projects Learn to create inventive programs and fun games on your powerful Raspberry Pi—with no programming experience required. Dr. Simon Monk has a bachelor’s degree in cybernetics and computer science and a Ph.D. in software engineering.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Great book on programming the incredible Raspberry pi 3 computer."
"so far its a good book for learning although I think the code for the game is not presented in the correct order which defeats the learning process."
"Perfect beginners book!"
"I have not gotten to far into the book as of yet but, what I have read is made very easy to understand and follow."
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"A good basic introduction that will suit beginners."
"The book has excellent information but I find it hard to go back and find things."
"A good book to start working with the Raspberry Pi."
Best Mobile Device Guides
This bestselling on-the-job reference and test preparation guide has been fully revised for the new 2015 CompTIA exam objectives for exams 901 & 902 Written by the leading authority on CompTIA A+ certification and training, this self-study set has been thoroughly updated to cover 100% of the topics covered on the latest edition of the exam. He is author of Mike Meyers’ A+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting PCs and Mike Meyers’ Network+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting Networks .
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Find Best Price at Amazon"My method of study i chose to read this textbook cover to cover, taking all practice tests at the end of each chapter, along with the included practice exams on the disc. In addition to this text i went further to find online practice exams and Professor Messer videos on Youtube as free self studying material. The book covered the objectives and even went beyond which is why this makes a great on-the-job reference."
"Most importantly, I was looking for a book that could not only keep me engaged yet also provide the necessary educational materials. Presently I'm over a hundred or so pages in (the book is Bible thick) and have purposely slowed myself down at times to ensure lesson absorption but honestly could read this book like it was a spellbinding work of fanciful fiction. It really helps to have an actual, honest interest in the subject matter and there are times where you'll want access to several different operating systems."
"the author does not drift off to complicated things when starting to learn the basics."
"While this was required material for my IT class, the writing is easy to follow and the information is clear."
"It is packed with everything I need to know for passing the CompTIA A+ exam, and as a matter fact I almost gave it four stars because it is so packed it is too heavy to hold up when I’m laying down reading it!"
"Great book when it comes to questions in each."
"Just started, but it has been an easy to follow book so far."
"Nice book for those people who like to learn as they go."
Best Computer Hardware Peripherals
This bestselling on-the-job reference and test preparation guide has been fully revised for the new 2015 CompTIA exam objectives for exams 901 & 902 Written by the leading authority on CompTIA A+ certification and training, this self-study set has been thoroughly updated to cover 100% of the topics covered on the latest edition of the exam. He is author of Mike Meyers’ A+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting PCs and Mike Meyers’ Network+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting Networks .
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Find Best Price at Amazon"My method of study i chose to read this textbook cover to cover, taking all practice tests at the end of each chapter, along with the included practice exams on the disc. In addition to this text i went further to find online practice exams and Professor Messer videos on Youtube as free self studying material. The book covered the objectives and even went beyond which is why this makes a great on-the-job reference."
"First off, let me say this, the author of this book is very informed on IT."
"Most importantly, I was looking for a book that could not only keep me engaged yet also provide the necessary educational materials. Presently I'm over a hundred or so pages in (the book is Bible thick) and have purposely slowed myself down at times to ensure lesson absorption but honestly could read this book like it was a spellbinding work of fanciful fiction. It really helps to have an actual, honest interest in the subject matter and there are times where you'll want access to several different operating systems."
"Just started, but it has been an easy to follow book so far."
"Nice book for those people who like to learn as they go."
"Must have to get certified."
"I found the CD to be the best part of the book, and definitely recommend not getting a version of this book without it."
"I know a lot about computers and learned a bit to go and write the A+, but it's very good I bought this books, learnt so many additional stuff, not even for the exams but for myself m. Thank you Meyers💪🔥."
Best Systems Architecture
Discover how microservices allow you to align your system design with your organization’s goals Learn options for integrating a service with the rest of your system Take an incremental approach when splitting monolithic codebases Deploy individual microservices through continuous integration Examine the complexities of testing and monitoring distributed services Manage security with user-to-service and service-to-service models Understand the challenges of scaling microservice architectures. After 20 years in the industry, Sam now runs his own consulting and training company Sam Newman and Associates, focusing in the area of Microservices, Cloud and CI/CD.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"My context: I helped build a system with a Rails "middle end" that talked to about eight microservices, and then moved that from Heroku to AWS. In fact, throughout I was thinking "I'll use this as a checklist next time I'm building a system" and then I was pleased to discover that the final, summary chapter is essentially that checklist."
"Amazing book which talks about the archtectural Challa ended of building microservices."
"Read it before getting into cloud world."
"Reading it through gives you a complete picture of building microservices."
"If you are searching for solutions with many existing microservices or ideas for performance enhancement, look elsewhere."
"Great book for developer which are making there first steps in the world of micro service ."
"Great book for starters to understand all about micro services and how to go about implementing in your organization."
"Good top level view of what micro services look like."
Best Computer Performance Optimization
Having sold more than 2 million copies over its lifetime, How Computers Work is the definitive illustrated guide to the world of PCs and technology. Whether your interest is in business, gaming, digital photography, entertainment, communications, or security, you’ll learn how computing is evolving the way you live. Only the accomplished and award-winning team of writer Ron White and artist Tim Downs has the unique ability to meld descriptive text with one-of-a-kind visuals to fully explain how the electronic gear we depend on every day is made possible. Ron White has been writing How Computers Work for 20 years, during which time he’s also been executive editor at PC Computing magazine, BYTE.com, and groovyPost.com.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I have used this book series since 1999 to better explain computers and networks to beginning students and laypersons."
"This book gives 2 pages for each topic, and is great for me, or for a curious person just wanting to learn more about computers."
"When i first pick this book i expect to have a book with some nice pictures about how computers works, now that i{m reading the book i have to say that i become adicted to it."
"Great book if you want to learn about computer and computer programming, it lets you understand how things work and how you can do this stuff yourself."
"It is so easy to forget how technology evolved and the many amazing small advances that contributed to it."
"Great book with many neat illustrations."
"coming in December), but the quality of the kindle version is nowhere near to that of the printed version."
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"needs more specific information."
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Best Interactive & Multimedia Technology
This Kindle Fire Amazon e-Book is for everyone. About the Authors. Tom and Jenna Edwards are the Amazon Tech authors behind the Number 1 Bestselling e-book 250+ Best Kindle Fire & Fire HD Apps. You've done a really good job! You'll be glad you read it."
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"I am technically challenged, so I needed the help found in this well written book."
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"I think I now know how to take a photo."