Bøker av Mike McGrath

"For interactive websites - updated for PHP 8"--Cover.

HTML, CSS & JavaScript in easy steps is a comprehensive guide to everything the reader will need to get to grips with HTML, CSS and JavaScript - all in easy steps!

jQuery in Easy Steps begins by explaining how to incorporate the free jQuery library so readers can quickly create interactive web page features by copying the book's examples. It demonstrates how to easily select elements of the web page for manipulation and how to simply produce dynamic responses to user events. Examples illustrate various exciting animation effects and how to employ the power of AJAX to load external data without refreshing the entire web page. The book concludes by demonstrating how readers can use their acquired knowledge to create their very own distributable plugins for the jQuery library. jQuery in Easy Steps assumes readers will already have some basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and are now ready to embrace the jQuery philosophy of "write less - do more" to enhance their web pages. It has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to web developers who want to quickly learn the latest dynamic techniques, and to the student who is studying website design at school or college, and to those seeking a career in web development that need a thorough understanding of jQuery.

Fortran Programming in easy steps has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to anyone who wants to begin coding computer programs with the Fortran programming language and the modern Intel IFX Fortran compiler. The code in the listed steps within the book is color-coded, making it easier for beginners to grasp. You need have no previous knowledge of any computer programming language, so it's ideal for the newcomer.Fortran Programming in easy steps instructs you how to write code to create your own computer programs. It contains separate chapters demonstrating how to store information in data structures, how to control program flow using control structures, and how to create re-usable blocks of code in program functions. There are complete step-by-step example programs that demonstrate each aspect of coding, together with screenshots that illustrate the actual output when each program is executed.Fortran Programming in easy steps begins by explaining how to easily create a programming environment on your own computer so that you can quickly begin to create your own working programs by copying the book's examples. After demonstrating the essential building blocks of computer programming, the book describes how to use data abstraction for object-oriented programming and demonstrates how to code parallel programming for concurrency in your programs.

Coding for Beginnersin easy steps, 3rd edition will appeal to anyone, of any age, who wants to begin coding computer programs. Use this guide to help you quicklycreate a programming environment on your computer, then, in easy steps, learnhow to: Write Python code to create your programsStoreinformation in data structuresControl program flow usingcontrol structuresCreate re-usable blocks of program codeCodepowerful algorithms and classes for Object Oriented Programming (OOP) Allfeatures are illustrated using the Python language color-coding convention, andall code is available to download free - making it even easier! Includescomparison examples in C, C++ and Java to give you a rounded view of computercoding. Ideal for newcomers to programming, including youngsters needing to learn coding for the school curriculum - all ineasy steps!This third edition isupdated for the latest version of Python (Python 3.12).

"Microsoft Excel in easy steps guides you through the essential functions of Microsoft Excel - whether you are new to Excel and the spreadsheet concept, or just upgrading from an older version. This edition is illustrated using the most up-to-date version of Excel in Microsoft 365 at the time of printing."--

Unix in Easy Steps instructs you how to use the BASH command-line interface and how to employ BASH''s powerful programming abilities. Complete examples illustrate each aspect with colorized source code and full-color screenshots depict the actual output.The book begins by demonstrating BASH commands for system navigation and file manipulation so you can quickly become familiar with the command-line interface. It explains all the BASH basics before moving on to describe advanced features such as command history, command-line editing, and environment customization. It then introduces BASH programming with examples of flow control, command switches, input/output, job control, and program debugging — allowing you to create your own executable programs by copying the book''s examples.Unix in Easy Steps has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to users who are completely new to Unix-based operating systems, casual users who wish to expand their knowledge of their computer system, and those wanting to learn programming skills by writing useful shell scripts. It also appeals to the student who is studying programming at school or college and those seeking a career in computing and need a fundamental understanding of the BASH interpreter on Unix-based operating systems.

Assembly x64 Programming in easy steps shows how to write code to create your own computer programs. It contains separate chapters demonstrating how to store and manipulate data in 64-bit registers, how to control program flow, and how to create reusable blocks of code in program functions. It includes demonstrations of parallel processing with 128-bit Streaming SIMD Extensions (SSE) and 256-bit Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX).Assembly x64 Programming in easy steps has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to anyone who wants to begin programming in modern x64 Assembly language on Windows. The code in the listed steps within the book is color-coded, making it easier for beginners to grasp. There are complete step-by-step example programs that demonstrate each aspect of coding, together with screenshots that illustrate the actual output when each program is executed.Includes free, downloadable source code to get you started straightaway!

HTML in easy steps, 9th edition instructs you how to employ the latest development for web page design with HyperText Markup Language (HTML). Modern web browsers support exciting features of the HTML standard that allows easy creation of stunning web pages and engaging interactive apps.HTML in easy steps, 9th edition contains examples and screenshots that illustrate each feature of HTML, describing how to incorporate meta information about a document within its "head" section and how to add structured "body" content. You'll learn how to create web pages to display text, images, lists, tables, hyperlinks, forms, audio, and video. Each chapter builds your knowledge so by the end of the book you'll have gained a sound understanding of HTML. HTML in easy steps, 9th edition has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to anyone looking to create compelling web pages for the latest browsers. Ideal for programmers who need to quickly learn the latest HTML techniques, students learning website design at school or college, those seeking a career in web development who need a thorough understanding of HTML, and the enthusiast eager to build the latest HTML features into their websites.

Demonstrating how features such as animation and audio can be employed to ensure web sites are used to their full potential. This title simplifies the authoring experience so that even those with little or no previous knowledge of creating web pages can develop and innovate stimulating and interactive features to enhance their content.

"Covers the new HTML 5.1 W3C Recommendation."