IT programming books related reviews
Product: Book Paperback
Title: The Guru's Guide to Transact-SQL
Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional
Authors: Ken Henderson
Rating: 5/5
Title: The Guru's Guide to Transact-SQL
Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional
Authors: Ken Henderson
Rating: 5/5
What distinguishes this book from other computer books is that it has value beyond the technical info it imparts. If you took all the technical info out (most of the book, no doubt), you'd still have very finely crafted prose - something that you'd enjoy reading for its own sake.The epigraphs that start each chapter are edgy and thought-provoking. The asides sprinkled throughout the book wherein the author delves into his own background to explain a concept or defend a position are interesting in and of themselves. The text is written quite well, and provides insight into what it takes to write world-class code in the first place, regardless of whether it's in Transact-SQL or some other language.And one more thing: the author has been extremely gracious with me personally. I wrote the email address included in the book with some essoteric questions that I didn't really expect to even garner a response. I was pleasantly surprised when I received a reply a few days later. Since then, I've quizzed him over several other little difficulties I've stumbled upon in my work. Each and every time, he writes back - often with very novel and clever solutions to my little problems. He's the most gracious author I've ever "met", and his book belongs in your library if you do anything with SQL Server's Transact-SQL.
Product: Book Paperback
Title: Google Hacks Exposed: Improving Your Rank On Google
Publisher: Global Niches
Authors: Kevin Prag
Rating: 1/5
Title: Google Hacks Exposed: Improving Your Rank On Google
Publisher: Global Niches
Authors: Kevin Prag
Rating: 1/5
Wow. I am usually very satisfied with my book purchases not this time.
The book itself is mediocre to bad add in the fact that you can't print out ebook or can't click on any of the links and you have a complete waste of time and money.
Product: Book Paperback
Title: Php 4 Bible (Bible (Wiley))
Publisher: Hungry Minds
Authors: Tim Converse, Joyce Park
Rating: 3/5
Title: Php 4 Bible (Bible (Wiley))
Publisher: Hungry Minds
Authors: Tim Converse, Joyce Park
Rating: 3/5
You will find widesread function list, but the online documentation will be the better choice. Otherwise in this book there are so many examples, but also to many mistakes. Conclusion: If you have experiences with PHP you it could be helpful to buy this book, otherwise you shouldn't!
Product: Book Paperback
Title: MCSE Database Design on SQL Server 7 Exam Cram (Exam: 70-029)
Publisher: Coriolis Group Books
Authors: Jeffrey Garbus, David Pacuzzi, Alvin Chang, David Pascuzzi
Rating: 3/5
Title: MCSE Database Design on SQL Server 7 Exam Cram (Exam: 70-029)
Publisher: Coriolis Group Books
Authors: Jeffrey Garbus, David Pacuzzi, Alvin Chang, David Pascuzzi
Rating: 3/5
The most annoying thing about this book has been the constant minor errors I've encountered. It's obvious that the book was proof-read for spelling, but not for content. These small errors could seriously hinder someone trying to learn SQL Server from this book. The errors even continue into the Practice Test at the end. The very first question(!) is incorrectly answered (as well as one other of the 40).
Product: Book Paperback
Title: Pete Cassidy's Cookbook for Oracle SQL*Plus
Publisher: Chef Pierre
Authors: Pete W. Cassidy, Carole B. Cassidy
Rating: 5/5
Title: Pete Cassidy's Cookbook for Oracle SQL*Plus
Publisher: Chef Pierre
Authors: Pete W. Cassidy, Carole B. Cassidy
Rating: 5/5
It contains all that you need and nothing you don't for using SQL plus utility effectively. It also has lot of examples.
Product: Book Paperback
Title: McSe Readiness Review Exam 70-029: Designing and Implementing Databases With Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 (Mcse Readiness Review)
Publisher: Microsoft Pr
Authors: Robert Sheldon
Rating: 4/5
Title: McSe Readiness Review Exam 70-029: Designing and Implementing Databases With Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 (Mcse Readiness Review)
Publisher: Microsoft Pr
Authors: Robert Sheldon
Rating: 4/5
Pretty useful for prepping for the exam. Don't expect to use this as an exam cram; rather, use it to reinforce the material that you have learned along the way. However, the glossary section is VERY useful for definitional purposes, and an introduction to SQL concepts.
Product: Book Paperback
Title: SQL/400 Developer's Guide
Publisher: 29th Street Press
Authors: Paul Conte, Mike Cravitz
Rating: 5/5
Title: SQL/400 Developer's Guide
Publisher: 29th Street Press
Authors: Paul Conte, Mike Cravitz
Rating: 5/5
I work with SQL on the AS/400 every day, and this book has proven to be an indispensable technical resource. It provides a common language for understanding between the "traditional" AS/400 programming community and those new to the system (or those of us using technologies like ODBC and JDBC on the system). Like a previous reviewer, I find its detailed technical descriptions of complex topics such as committment control and transaction isolation to be top notch.Having worked in the IBM AS/400 development laboratory for 12+ years, I recognize firsthand that this book effectively interweaves insider knowledge with everyday, end-user needs.Great job. Keep 'em coming! Well worth the money.
Product: Book Paperback
Title: Web Database Applications with PHP & MySQL, 2nd Edition
Publisher: O'Reilly
Authors: Hugh E. Williams
Rating: 5/5
Title: Web Database Applications with PHP & MySQL, 2nd Edition
Publisher: O'Reilly
Authors: Hugh E. Williams
Rating: 5/5
I've been entrenched with JSP heavily for the last couple of years, so I haven't familiarised myself with PHP yet. I needed a book that would show me a larger picture than I got in a web developer's job, and showed me how to put it together with more modern techniques.
This book is a perfect example of why I choose O'Reilly whenever in doubt. Chapter 1 is an overview of how web applications are put together. Chapter 2 goes through all the basic PHP syntax (stuff that would take other books several fluffy dry chapters to process). Chapter 3 gets you through all the mySQL and sql basics so you feel comfortable with that, too.
There's no 4 page tutotial entitled: "Using a text editor: Wordpad" There's also no kitch "Employee Database" example cop-out. Instead, Hugh and Dave give a realistic and usable storefront application. This book alone is probably enough for the independent web developer to get a functional site up for her/himself or a client.
Product: Book Paperback
Title: Google Hacking for Penetration Testers
Publisher: Syngress
Authors: Johnny Long
Rating: 5/5
Title: Google Hacking for Penetration Testers
Publisher: Syngress
Authors: Johnny Long
Rating: 5/5
If you are at the book store trying to decide if the book is worth spending $44.95, just flip open to Chapter 7: Ten Simple Security Searches That Work. This chapter alone is probably worth the price of the book.
There are some aspects of security that are core fundamentals that remain true throughout time. Then, there are some aspects of security that are created by new technology. A few years ago, securing wireless networks was unheard of. Now it is at the forefront of many security administrator's concerns. Google is the latest hot technology to create its own security field.
There are other search engines, but Google is the one that has become synonymous with the act of Web searching itself. Google is an excellent tool. But, like many excellent tools, it is also somewhat of a double-edged sword. The same aspects that make it excel at what it does also make it gather sensitive and private information which may be used to compromise systems or gain unauthorized access.
This book is a must-read in my opinion. Network and security administrators should be required to read this book and follow the advice at the end to ensure that Google hackers don't compromise your network.
Tony Bradley is a consultant and writer with a focus on network security, antivirus and incident response. He is the About.com Guide for Internet / Network Security (http://netsecurity.about.com), providing a broad range of information security tips, advice, reviews and information. Tony also contributes frequently to other industry publications. For a complete list of his freelance contributions you can visit Essential Computer Security (http://www.tonybradley.com).
Product: Book Paperback
Title: Secure PHP Development: Building 50 Practical Applications
Publisher: Wiley
Authors: Mohammed J. Kabir, Mohammed J. Kabir
Rating: 1/5
Title: Secure PHP Development: Building 50 Practical Applications
Publisher: Wiley
Authors: Mohammed J. Kabir, Mohammed J. Kabir
Rating: 1/5
I read the first Chapter of this book and that was enough to know that this book is no good. The examples are not well explained and when it comes to try the code, it doesn't work. Don't waste your money on this!
