A database is an organized collection of data. A database may be on paper, or, held in computer files such as spreadsheets or more formally in a software system known as a computerized database management system (for example: DB2, db4o, IMS, MS Access, MS SQL Server, mySQL, Oracle, Sybase, Total, Versant). In this book we focus on Relational databases and one specific relational database

Microservice architecture has emerged as a common pattern of software development from the practices of a number of leading organizations. These practices includes principles, technologies, methodologies, organizational tendencies, and cultural characteristics. Companies taking steps to implement microservices and reap their benefits need to consider this broad scope. You should read thi

Covering the design and implementation of assemblers and loaders, this comprehensive book opens with an introduction to one-pass and two-pass assemblers. Important concepts such as absolute and relocatable object files are discussed, as are assembler features such as local labels and multiple location counters. The format, meaning and implementation of many directives are looked at in de

How do you price your software? Is it art, science or magic? How much attention should you pay to your competitors? This short handbook will provide you with the theory, practical advice and case studies you need to stop yourself from reaching for the dice. Neil Davidson is co-founder of Red Gate Software. Redgate was founded in 1999 and now employs some 275 people. It was Cambridge News

This open book shows you how to set up a Raspberry Pi to play classic games, and a whole lot more. Build your own portable console, full-size arcade cabinet, and pinball machine with our step-by-step guides. And learn how to program your own games, using Python and Pygame Zero. - Set up your Raspberry Pi for retro gaming - Emulate classic computers and consoles - Learn to program retro-s

Category Theory is one of the most abstract branches of mathematics. It is usually taught to graduate students after they have mastered several other branches of mathematics, like algebra, topology, and group theory. It might, therefore, come as a shock that the basic concepts of category theory can be explained in relatively simple terms to anybody with some experience in programming. T

This ebook introduces a fairly new feature of Microsoft Azure called Azure Automation. Using a highly scalable workflow execution environment, Azure Automation allows you to orchestrate frequent deployment and life cycle management tasks using runbooks based on Windows PowerShell Workflow functionality. These runbooks are stored in and backed up by Azure. By automating runbooks, you can

React in Patterns is a comprehensive guide to building scalable and maintainable user interfaces with React. Authored by Krasimir Tsonev, this book explores common design patterns and advanced techniques used in modern React development. Readers will learn how to leverage React's powerful composition model, manage data flow effectively, use context and dependency injection, and create re

The DSC Book is a comprehensive and continually evolving guide to Microsoft's Desired State Configuration (DSC) technology. Authored by Don Jones and Steve Murawski, this mini book demystifies the powerful declarative platform designed for automating the configuration and management of infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. It covers key concepts such as DSC architectu

Modern development can be fraught with disparate development systems and distributed teams, and organizations with multiple development teams often struggle with competing priorities, diverse tools and technologies, and establishing best practices. A unified platform that can consolidate these elements of the development process and foster internal collaboration helps development teams f