Jon Hoffman: 16 books

This book follows a recipe-based approach that will heavily focus on the code and how to integrate the samples with the readers projects.Each recipe consists of one or more methods that you can put directly into your app and use. This book is ideal for developers that want to create network applications...

Build fast and powerful applications with the power of protocol-oriented programming About This Book Leverage the power of protocol-oriented programming in your applications and learn from real world use cases Create a flexible codebase with protocols and protocol extensions Increase the overall...

Unleash the power of Swift and discover the skills required to build incredible robust iOS applications About This Book Write expressive, understandable, and maintainable Swift 2 code with this hands-on course Unveil the complex underpinnings of Swift to turn your app ideas into reality Specialize...

Dive into the latest release of the Swift programming language with this advanced development book for building highly performant applications. About This Book Harness the latest and most advanced features of Swift 4 to develop quality iOS and macOS applications Comprehensive coverage of all...

Build fast and powerful applications by exploiting the power of protocol-oriented programming in Swift About This Book The only book that shows how to harness the power of Protocol-Oriented Programming in Swift to build real-world applications, Get familiar with the protocol focused approach...

Build fast and powerful applications by harnessing the power of protocol-oriented programming in Swift 4 About This Book Leverage the power of protocol-oriented programming in your applications and learn from real-world use cases Create a flexible code base with protocols and protocol extensions Leverage...

Learn to build fast and robust applications on the Linux platform with Swift About This Book Create robust applications by building a strong foundation in the Swift Language Utilize Swift 3 on the embedded Linux platform for IoT and Robotic projects Build more flexible and high-performing applications...

Embrace the Protocol-Oriented Programming paradigm, for better code maintainability and increased performance, with Swift programming. Key Features Leverage the power of Protocol-Oriented Programming in your applications Leverage generics to create very flexible frameworks Learn how to implement...

Swift is Apple's new innovative and user-friendly development language, which is packed with modern features to make programming easier, fun, and flexible.This book begins by giving you a solid Introduction to the Swift programming language so you can quickly begin developing applications using...

Mastering Arduino is a practical, no-nonsense guide that will teach you the electronics and programming skills that you need to create advanced Arduino projects. Key Features Covers enough electronics and code for users at any level Includes complete circuit diagrams for all projects Final robot...

Harness the power of the latest edition with this in-depth and comprehensive guide to the Swift language Key Features Fifth edition of this bestselling book, improved and updated to cover the latest version of the Swift 5 programming language Get to grips with popular and modern design techniques...

Featured on the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Reading List and the Chief of Naval Operation’s “Naval Power” Reading List The Marine Corps is known for its heroes, and Lieutenant General Lewis B. Puller has long been considered the greatest of them all. His assignments and activities...

This collection of 17 biographies provides a unique opportunity for the reader to go beyond the popular heroes of the American Revolution and discover the diverse populace that inhabited the colonies during this pivotal point in history.

In February 1942, Lieutenant General Thomas Holcomb, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, ordered the creation of a new unit designated the 1st Marine Raider Battalion. This elite force, and its three sister battalions, went on to gain considerable fame for fighting prowess in World War II. There is more to the story of these units, however, than a simple tale of combat heroics. The inception, growth, and sudden end of the raiders reveals a great deal about the development and conduct of amphibious operations during the war, and about the challenges the Corps faced in expanding from 19,000 men to nearly a half million. The raiders also attracted more than their share of strong leaders. The resulting combination of courage, doctrine, organization, and personalities makes this one of the most interesting chapters in Marine Corps history....