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.

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!

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.

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.

Demonstrates the important functions of Access 2016, so you can get started quickly

Over 1,000 useful tricks of the trade to make Windows work more efficiently for you, all revealed in this book. This second edition of Windows 10 Tips, Tricks & Shortcuts in easy steps has been updated to cover the Windows 10 Anniversary Update (released August 2nd, 2016).Learn how to customize the interface to suit your needs; boost your PC’s performance with simple tweaks; quicken Startup and Shutdown times; save time by keeping your files organized; keep your hard drive lean; quickly repair Windows 10; give your PC a free tune-up; keep net browsing safe, private and efficient; keep tabs on other users’ activities; guard your PC against viruses and prying eyes; and use a PC to build a home entertainment center.With keyboard shortcuts throughout to help you save time, this guide is a great investment for all Windows 10 users!

"Covers the new HTML 5.1 W3C Recommendation."

Raspberry Pi 3 in Easy Steps starts with the basic components you’ll need, setting up the system and logging into the console. Then, in easy steps, it introduces you to the Raspbian operating system that is optimized for the Raspberry Pi. You''ll learn how to customize the look and feel of your system, how to navigate the file system, and how to use the powerful system ‘shell’ to make things happen for you. The new GPIO interface is fully described, and the new NOOBS installer is also described for setup.This guide enables complete beginners to create their very own computer programs with the Scratch visual programming environment. It also instructs programming in the high-level (human-readable) Python programming language language, which is processed by the Python ‘interpreter’ to produce results fast. Examples demonstrate how to use the included Python ‘pygame’ module, to make your own games, and how to use the included ''Tkinter’ module to create graphical windowed apps.Raspberry Pi 3 in Easy Steps also illustrates how to control electrical input and output on the Raspberry Pi header from Python scripts, including lighting a lamp, adding more buttons and controlling projects. With the knowledge gained from this book, the reader can confidently advance to any future electronic Raspberry Pi project or other explore other programming environments.Covers the latest versions of Python.