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C# 5.0 in a Nutshell

C# 5.0 in a Nutshell

The Definitive Reference

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On Dec 13, 2012 Lori Lalonde wrote: Must-Have C# Reference
C# 5.0 in a Nutshell, by Joseph Albahari and Ben Albahari, is a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about the C# programming language. It serves as a one-stop reference to learning the fundamentals of C#, understanding the underlying framework, and mastering the advanced capabilities of the C# programming language. Full Review >

Getting Started with OAuth 2.0

Getting Started with OAuth 2.0

Programming Clients for Secure Web API Authorization and Authentication

Lori's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 5.0

On Jul 8, 2012 Lori Lalonde wrote: Good introduction to OAuth 2.0
Getting Started With OAuth 2.0, by Ryan Boyd, provides an introduction to the latest version of the OAuth protocol. The author starts off by exploring the origins of OAuth, along with its importance, and why developers should care about it. Full Review >

The Little Book on CoffeeScript

The Little Book on CoffeeScript

The JavaScript Developer's Guide to Building Better Web Apps

Lori's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 4.0

On Mar 8, 2012 Lori Lalonde wrote: Good introduction to CoffeeScript
The Little Book on CoffeeScript, by Alex MacCaw, provides a quick dive into CoffeeScript, a new scripting language which is based off of, and compiles to, JavaScript. It is a simpler form of JavaScript, with syntax and feature implementation that is inspired by both Ruby and Python. Full Review >

HTML5 Cookbook

HTML5 Cookbook

Solutions & Examples for HTML5 Developers

Lori's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 5.0

On Feb 1, 2012 Lori Lalonde wrote: Great Resource!
HTML5 Cookbook, by Christopher Schmitt and Kyle Simpson, provides an overview of HTML5 along with problem/solution scenarios which will allow developers to hit the ground running using HTML5. It also includes chapters on how to implement the new features available in HTML5, including native audio, native video, geolocation, the canvas element, local storage, drag-and-drop, and more. Full Review >

Developer's Guide to Collections in Microsoft .NET

Developer's Guide to Collections in Microsoft .NET

Lori's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 3.0

On Nov 11, 2011 Lori Lalonde wrote: Book Review – Developer’s Guide To Collections in Microsoft® .NET
For developers looking for a simple reference book on collections, then this book will serve that purpose and serve it well. For those looking for a great read from cover-to-cover, they may be disappointed. Full Review >

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