Ruby is a free and powerful programming language that can be used to develop programs to meet nearly any programming challenge, including scripting, application programming and Web development. This new text teaches Ruby programming through a lively hands-on approach and a focus on game development.[...]
This completely updated second edition of the popular Scratch 2.0 Programming for Teens is the best way to get started learning the basics of computer programming. Focused on the fundamentals, and using the easy-to-learn Scratch programming language (a free, object-oriented programming language desi[...]
VBScript is a programming language that is simple enough for beginners and makes learning fundamental programming concepts easy. But as you'll learn in this updated fourth edition of MICROSOFT WSH AND VBSCRIPT PROGRAMMING FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEGINNER, VBScript is also a powerful scripting language thro[...]
Microsoft Windows Powershell Programming For The Absolute Beginner, Third Edition will teach you how to program using Microsoft PowerShell's scripting language - through the creation of computer games! Microsoft Windows[trademark] PowerShell is a helpful scripting technology that enables the automat[...]
"Lego Mindstorms NXT 2.0 for Teens" is a step-by-step guide to beginning programming and robotic development using Lego Mindstorms NXT. Instead of using computers to create and execute programs that run on the computer screen, Lego Mindstorms NXT lets programmers and robotic enthusiasts create progr[...]
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition Programming for the Absolute Beginner focuses on teaching first time programmers how to program using Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition as a foundation language. Written for the entry-level user, the book assumes no prior programming or scripting experience. M[...]
Microsoft has finally answered the prayers of system administrators and developers everywhere through the introduction of Windows PowerShell, a new scripting technology that enables the automation of system management tasks and the creation of system management tools. PowerShell runs on Windows XP, [...]
Want to learn computer programming but aren't sure where to start? Programming for the Absolute Beginner provides a gentle learning curve in programming for anyone who wants to develop fundamental programming skills and create computer programs. The primary focus is on teaching the reader how to pro[...]
Welcome to Scratch Programming for Teens! Scratch is a programming language intended to make programming easier to learn for novice programmers. It can be used to create computer games, interactive stories, graphic artwork and computer animation, and all sorts of other multimedia projects. Scratch c[...]
Perfect for beginners interested in learning how to develop games, this book shows them how to create games using Game Maker Pro and the Game Maker Language. Requiring no prior programming skills, the Game Maker interface has drag-and-drop functionality and the Game Maker Language is built right in.[...]
Want to learn to program in Windows but don't know where to start? Look no further! This book is designed to teach you how to develop Windows applications using Microsoft Visual Basic 2008 Express. To help make learning fun and interesting, you will learn how to program through the development of co[...]