O Reilly Media: 1789 books
Java Examples in a Nutshell
A Tutorial Companion to Java in a Nutshell
Language: English
Release Date: January 21, 2004
The author of the best-selling Java in a Nutshell has created an entire book of real-world Java programming examples that you can learn from. If you learn best "by example," this is the book for you. This third edition covers Java 1.4 and contains 193 complete, practical examples: over 21,900...
High Performance Python
Practical Performant Programming for Humans
Language: English
Release Date: August 22, 2014
Your Python code may run correctly, but you need it to run faster. By exploring the fundamental theory behind design choices, this practical guide helps you gain a deeper understanding of Python’s implementation. You’ll learn how to locate performance bottlenecks and significantly speed up your...
Real World Haskell
Code You Can Believe In
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2008
This easy-to-use, fast-moving tutorial introduces you to functional programming with Haskell. You'll learn how to use Haskell in a variety of practical ways, from short scripts to large and demanding applications. Real World Haskell takes you through the basics of functional programming at a brisk...
Doing Data Science
Straight Talk from the Frontline
Language: English
Release Date: October 9, 2013
Now that people are aware that data can make the difference in an election or a business model, data science as an occupation is gaining ground. But how can you get started working in a wide-ranging, interdisciplinary field that’s so clouded in hype? This insightful book, based on Columbia University’s...
by Cathy O'Neil
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2013
"Data is here, it's growing, and it's powerful." Author Cathy O'Neil argues that the right approach to data is skeptical, not cynical––it understands that, while powerful, data science tools often fail. Data is nuanced, and "a really excellent skeptic puts the term 'science' into 'data science.'"...
The New Community Rules
Marketing on the Social Web
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2009
Blogs, networking sites, and other examples of the social web provide businesses with a largely untapped marketing channel for products and services. But how do you take advantage of them? With The New Community Rules, you'll understand how social web technologies work, and learn the most practical...
Managing RAID on Linux
Fast, Scalable, Reliable Data Storage
Language: English
Release Date: December 18, 2002
Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) technology is becoming a standard feature of computer systems that support mission-critical services like file sharing, mail exchange, or Web servers. RAID offers two benefits to these essential systems: improved I/O performance and fail-safe data storage.Although...
iPad: The Missing Manual
The Missing Manual
Language: English
Release Date: May 18, 2010
The iPad 2 is faster, lighter, and more versatile than its predecessor, but there's still no printed guide to using its amazing features. That’s where this full-color Missing Manual comes in. Learn how to stream HD video, make video calls, manage your email, surf the Web, listen to music, play games,...
Linux Multimedia Hacks
Tips & Tools for Taming Images, Audio, and Video
Language: English
Release Date: November 17, 2005
The fact that Linux has more multimedia application choices than Mac OS X and Windows combined may come as a surprise to many, but not to those who know Linux well. In Linux Multimedia Hacks, author Kyle Rankin showcases the best available multimedia tools so you can maximize the entertainment capabilities...
Mining the Social Web
Analyzing Data from Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Other Social Media Sites
Language: English
Release Date: January 14, 2011
Want to tap the tremendous amount of valuable social data in Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google+? This refreshed edition helps you discover who’s making connections with social media, what they’re talking about, and where they’re located. You’ll learn how to combine social web data, analysis...
Basic Sensors in iOS
Programming the Accelerometer, Gyroscope, and More
Language: English
Release Date: July 22, 2011
What really sets the iPhone apart from laptops and PCs is its use of onboard sensors, including those that are location-enabled. This concise book takes experienced iPhone and Mac developers on a detailed tour of iPhone and iPad hardware by explaining how these sensors work, and what they're capable...
BeagleBone Cookbook
Software and Hardware Problems and Solutions
Language: English
Release Date: April 3, 2015
BeagleBone is an inexpensive web server, Linux desktop, and electronics hub that includes all the tools you need to create your own projects—whether it’s robotics, gaming, drones, or software-defined radio. If you’re new to BeagleBone Black, or want to explore more of its capabilities, this...
REST API Design Rulebook
Designing Consistent RESTful Web Service Interfaces
Language: English
Release Date: October 18, 2011
In today’s market, where rival web services compete for attention, a well-designed REST API is a must-have feature. This concise book presents a set of API design rules, drawn primarily from best practices that stick close to the Web’s REST architectural style. Along with rules for URI design...
Linux System Programming
Talking Directly to the Kernel and C Library
Language: English
Release Date: May 14, 2013
Write software that draws directly on services offered by the Linux kernel and core system libraries. With this comprehensive book, Linux kernel contributor Robert Love provides you with a tutorial on Linux system programming, a reference manual on Linux system calls, and an insider’s guide to writing...