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An Introduction to Flask

An Introduction to Flask

First Steps in Web Development with Python

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On Oct 24, 2014 Mark McFadden wrote: A Review of An Introduction to Flask
Given that I am new to Flask, I found An Introduction to Flask a great initiation to the various aspects of this python based microframework. Full Review >

Fluent Conference 2014: Video Compilation

Fluent Conference 2014: Video Compilation

JavaScript, CSS, HTML5 and Beyond

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On Jul 30, 2014 Mark McFadden wrote: Review for Fluent Conference 2014 Complete Video Compilation
With almost 49 hours of video instruction, there is bound to be something for any software developer to profit from the purchase of the Fluent 2014 Conference. Within my review, I will first review the keynotes sessions and then a small sampling of the many tutorial offerings. Unlike many developer conferences the keynotes were a pleasant surprise in that they were not the typical topical overviews. For example.... Full Review >

Running Lean

Running Lean

Iterate from Plan A to a Plan That Works

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On Jun 25, 2012 Mark McFadden wrote: My Review of Running Lean, 2nd Edition
Originally submitted at O'ReillyIterate from Plan A to a Plan That WorksRunning Lean, 2nd EditionRunning Lean, 2nd Edition ReviewBy m2web from Erlanger, KY on 6/24/20124out of 5Pros: Easy to understand, Concise, Accurate, Helpful examplesBest Uses: Novice, Expert, IntermediateDescribe Yourself: DeveloperThis book is a practical work that enables you to take… Full Review >

JavaScript Web Applications

JavaScript Web Applications

jQuery Developers' Guide to Moving State to the Client

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On Mar 7, 2012 Mark McFadden wrote: Review of JavaScript Web Applications by Alex MacCaw
Title: JavaScript Web ApplicationsAuthor: Alex MacCawISBN:144930351XISBN-13978-1449303518 Pros: Extensive, Well-written, Several examplesAudience: Advanced and/or Intermediate DevelopersIntroductionI started this book thinking that it would provide a basic overview of the use of JavaScript within web application development. Boy was I wrong! This text is really a manual on creating a full featured… Full Review >

Programming HTML5 Applications

Programming HTML5 Applications

Building Powerful Cross-Platform Environments in JavaScript

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On Aug 1, 2011 Mark McFadden wrote:
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Hilary Mason: An Introduction to Machine Learning with Web Data

Hilary Mason: An Introduction to Machine Learning with Web Data

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On Jun 18, 2011 Mark McFadden wrote: Review of An Introduction to Machine Learning with Web Data by Hilary Mason
An Introduction to Machine Learning with Web Data by Hilary Mason; O'Reilly Media.The video itself is presented in five sections: (1) Introduction, (2) Classifying Web Documents - The Theory, (3) Classifying Web Documents - The Code, (4) Clustering , Recommendations, and Probability, and (5) Conclusion. In short, the video Hilary… Full Review >

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