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2008-03-18T05:34:00.000-07:00

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J2EE AntiPatterns

2008-03-10T10:06:00.001-07:00

Paperback: 624 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (August 11, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0471146153
ISBN-13: 978-0471146155

“The flip-side of Patterns, AntiPatterns provide developers with formal descriptions of common development gaffes that can derail a project along with practical guidelines on how to avoid them. In this book, the authors present dozens of Java AntiPatterns that tackle many of Java’s biggest trouble spots for programming with EJB, JSP, Servlets, and more. Each AntiPattern is documented with real-world examples, code, and refactored (or escape-route) solutions, and the book uses UML (where appropriate) to diagram improved solutions. All code examples from the book are available to the reader on the book’s companion Web site.”

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Mastering AspectJ: Aspect-Oriented Programming in Java

2008-03-10T10:04:00.000-07:00

Paperback: 456 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (March 7, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0471431044
ISBN-13: 978-0471431046

Gives experienced Java developers the tools to exploit aspect-oriented programming techniques using AspectJ, an open source Java extension
Delivers a code-intensive, real-world tutorial on building applications with AspectJ
Covers the AspectJ compiler and browser as well as the IDE plug-ins and other tools that can be used with AspectJ
Masterfully ties together all material in the book so that readers will be able to build a complete, working application
Companion Web site includes all sample code, the complete application, and links to other relevant sites

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Programming and Problem Solving with Java

2008-03-10T10:02:00.000-07:00

Paperback: 789 pages
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers; Pap/Cdr edition (April 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0763704903
ISBN-13: 978-0763704902

Programming and Problem Solving with Java™ is an excellent resource for discovering Java as a first programming language. After introducing the very basics of programming, the text provides detail on Java syntax, semantics, classes and objects, and then continues with coverage of arithmetic expressions, selection and encapsulation, file objects and looping statements, and object oriented software design and implementation. With an unparalleled clarity of expression, the authors then introduce inheritance, polymorphism, and scope, as well as event-driven input and output, arrays, and recursion. Through the case studies, exercises, and programming examples, readers develop a secure foundation for future study, and a true understanding of what an object is, how it works, and what constitutes a well-designed class interface.
When purchased new, the book includes the Student Resource Disk for Java, a CD-ROM that features the following:

Borland® JBuilder™ 7 Personal
The Sun Java™ 2 SDK Standard Edition v. 1.4.1
The Sun Java™ SDK Standard Edition Documentation
Book-specific program files

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Oracle Database 10g Performance Tuning Tips & Techniques

2008-03-10T10:01:00.001-07:00

“Offers hundreds of hints, tips, and tricks of the trade that can be useful to any DBA wanting to achieve maximum performance of Oracle applications. No Oracle library would be complete without this book.” –Ken (Dr. DBA) Jacobs, Vice President of Product Strategy for Server Technologies, Oracle Corporation

“Rich is the first and last stop for Oracle Database technology and performance tuning. His knowledge is a vital tool that you need to successfully negotiate the waters of Oracle database development.” –Mike Frey, Principal Architect, Navteq

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Microsoft Windows Vista: Mastering the Vista User Experience

2008-03-10T09:59:00.000-07:00

You have Microsoft Windows Vista…now get the most out of it, faster and more easily than ever before! J. Peter Bruzzese shows you how to maximize your Vista productivity and fun with 100 quick video lessons.

Learn Vista’s most powerful features and techniques visually: just watch! You’ll master Vista at your own pace–and get specific answers and solutions immediately, whenever you need them!

These practical videos cover Vista’s new Aero user interface, security, networking, Internet Explorer 7, Windows Media Player 11, Windows Media Center, mobile computing, administration, backup/recovery, troubleshooting, and plenty more!

For anyone who wants to master Microsoft Windows Vista fast–from novices to experienced “power users” and administrators!

Looking for a better way to master today’s rapidly changing technologies? Want expert help, but don’t have the time or energy to read a book? Can’t find classroom training worth the money? Discover LiveLessons: self-paced, personal video instruction from the world’s leading experts.
LiveLessons is an eight-hour video course organized into bite-sized, self-contained sessions–you’ll learn key skills in as little as five minutes!
Each session begins with well-defined learning objectives and ends with comprehensive summaries, which help you track your progress.
Follow along as your instructor shows exactly how to get great results in your real-world environment.

Expert Windows author and trainer J. Peter Bruzzese presents easy, practical video introductions to Vista’s most powerful new capabilities: everything from Aero to Windows Media Center, security to advanced administration! Click play to follow along as Bruzzese walks you through Vista’s most important new features…all you need to do is watch!

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A+ Certification Study Guide, Fifth Edition (Certification Press)

2008-03-10T09:58:00.000-07:00

After reading through this book, I have decided to destroy it rather than donate it to the local library.
The amount of misinformation included here is almost dangerous in its scope. About half way through the book I realized that the inconsistencies would be obvious even to someone not experienced with computer technology

The preface is dedicated to MCSE instead of A+ exams.

On page 194 he claims that the original Pentiums

The book is riddled with this kind technical inaccuracy, making it unusable.

Sure, some of the information is useful - but what is the point of even trying to use it, if you have to double-check everything with another source because you can’t trust the author?

The next A+ book I read, I hope the author gets the FACTS right.. include 16KB L1 Cache. On page 195, he claims they support up to 512KB L1 Cache.

Summary: I have to agree that this book is very poor
Rating: 1

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Applying UML: Advanced Applications

2008-03-10T09:57:00.000-07:00

Unified Modeling Language (UML) is a general-purpose notation language for specifying and visualizing complex software, especially large, object-oriented projects. Object-oriented programming is when a programmer defines not only the data type of a data structure, but also the types of operations/functions that can be applied to the data structure.
Applying UML addresses the practical issues faced by users in adopting UML. As the title suggests, it helps the reader in actually applying UML to real life situations, rather than just in learning the language. The book covers in depth detail of UML, including notation on profiles and extensions. The scope of the book assumes prior experience in software engineering and/or business modeling, an understanding of object-oriented concepts and a basic knowledge of UML.

* Case study driven approach covering a wide range of issues
* Contains advanced tutorial material to aid learning
* Focuses on practical issues in the application of UML

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ASP.NET in 60 Minutes a Day

2008-03-09T04:38:00.001-07:00

Introduces Microsoft’s widely-used, free Web development tool to new users and to those preparing for certification
Includes thirty one-hour lessons that recreate a typical week-long introductory seminar
Gets readers quickly up-to-speed on using ASP.NET and Web Matrix to develop Web pages and Web services
The author has taught ASP.NET and other Microsoft tools for Xerox Connect and other major corporations
Companion Web site features an online presentation by the author that follows along with each chapter and includes an audio-only option for readers with dial-up Internet connection

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How to Do Everything: Digital Camera, 5th Edition

2008-03-09T04:37:00.000-07:00

Capture stunning photos with your digital camera
Now you can take professional-quality shots every time-no matter what kind of digital camera you’re using. Completely updated for the latest technologies, How to Do Everything: Digital Camera, Fifth Edition shows you how to take full advantage of all of your camera’s features and settings. You’ll learn the fundamentals of photography, composition, lighting, and exposure, and get techniques for different subjects and situations. The book also explains how to use a variety of photo-editing tools and offers expert tips for storing, sharing, and printing your photographs.
Choose the best digital camera and accessories for your needs
Get the most out of a Digital SLR camera and interchangeable lenses
Compose great shots and control lighting and exposure
Master close-ups, action shots, panoramas, and high dynamic range photos
Organize, store, and share photos in JPG, TIF, GIF, and RAW formats
Edit, enhance, correct, repair, and crop your images
Have fun with special effects and photo projects
Print professional-quality photos
Troubleshoot and maintain your digital camera

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A Cell Biologist’s Guide to Modeling and Bioinformatics

2008-03-09T04:36:00.000-07:00

A step-by-step guide to using computational tools to solve problems in cell biology
Combining expert discussion with examples that can be reproduced by the reader, A Cell Biologist’s Guide to Modeling and Bioinformatics introduces an array of informatics tools that are available for analyzing biological data and modeling cellularalgebra and cellular biology; the author provides all the other tools you need to understand the necessary statistical and mathematical methods. processes. You learn to fully leverage public databases and create your own computational models. All that you need is a working knowledge of

Coverage is divided into two main categories:
Molecular sequence database chapters are dedicated to gaining an understanding of tools and strategies—including queries, alignment methods, and statistical significance measures—needed to improve searches for sequence similarity, protein families, and putative functional domains. Discussions of sequence alignments and biological database searching focus on publicly available resources used for background research and the characterization of novel gene products.
Modeling chapters take you through all the steps involved in creating a computational model for such basic research areas as cell cycle, calcium dynamics, and glycolysis. Each chapter introduces a new simulation tooland is based on published research. The combination creates a rich context for ongoing skill and knowledge development in modeling biological research systems.

Students and professional cell biologists can develop the basic skills needed to learn computational cell biology. This unique text, with its step-by-step instruction, enables you to test and develop your new bioinformatics and modeling skills. References are provided to help you take advantage of more advanced techniques, technologies, and training.

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Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery Technologies (Advances in Data Warehousing and Mining)

2008-03-09T04:35:00.000-07:00

As information technology continues to advance in massive increments, the bank of information available from personal, financial, and business electronic transactions and all other electronic documentation and data storage is growing at an exponential rate. With this wealth of information comes the opportunity and necessity to utilize this information to maintain competitive advantage and process information effectively in real-world situations.

Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery Technologies presents researchers and practitioners in fields such as knowledge management, information science, Web engineering, and medical informatics, with comprehensive, innovative research on data mining methods, structures, tools, and methods, the knowledge discovery process, and data marts, among many other cutting-edge topics.

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The Safety of Systems: Proceedings of the Fifteenth Safety-critical Systems Symposium, Bristol, UK, 13-15 February 2007

2008-03-09T04:34:00.002-07:00

The Safety of Systems contains the invited papers presented at the fifteenth annual Safety-critical Systems Symposium, held at Bristol, UK in February 2007.

The papers included in this volume cover a broad spectrum of important safety issues. They provide a combination of industrial experience and recent developments, and are presented under the headings: Interdependence of Safety and Security, Demonstrating Safety, Safety Management, Trends in Safety Case Development, Lessons in Safety Assessment, and High Integrity from Specification to Code.

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The Ruby Programming Language

2008-03-09T04:34:00.001-07:00

The Ruby Programming Language is the authoritative guide to Ruby and provides comprehensive coverage of versions 1.8 and 1.9 of the language. It was written (and illustrated!) by an all-star team: David Flanagan, bestselling author of programming language “bibles” (including JavaScript: The Definitive Guide and Java in a Nutshell) and committer to the Ruby Subversion repository. Yukihiro “Matz” Matsumoto, creator, designer and lead developer of Ruby and author of Ruby in a Nutshell, which has been expanded and revised to become this book. why the lucky stiff, artist and Ruby programmer extraordinaire. This book begins with a quick-start tutorial to the language, and then explains the language in detail from the bottom up: from lexical and syntactic structure to datatypes to expressions and statements and on through methods, blocks, lambdas, closures, classes and modules. The book also includes a long and thorough introduction to the rich API of the Ruby platform, demonstrating — with heavily-commented example code — Ruby’s facilities for text processing, numeric manipulation, collections, input/output, networking, and concurrency. An entire chapter is devoted to Ruby’s metaprogramming capabilities. The Ruby Programming Language documents the Ruby language definitively but without the formality of a language specification. It is written for experienced programmers who are new to Ruby, and for current Ruby programmers who want to challenge their understanding and increase their mastery of the language.

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Service-Oriented Modeling (SOA): Service Analysis, Design, and Architecture

2008-03-09T04:33:00.001-07:00

An understandable and insightful how-to manual for implementing SOA

Service-Oriented Architecture Modeling provides answers to the most common questions that enterprise executives, managers, architects, business analysts, and developers

Michael Bell (Monroe, NJ) is the founder of Methodologies face concerning service-oriented development lifecycle initiatives. The topics discussed elaborate on major organizational software modeling challenges and offer strategic and tactical solutions to enterpise concerns. This guide for service-oriented projects covers such topics as service-oriented modeling language, service development lifecycle, service conceptualization, service discovery and analysis, business architecture, service-oriented business integration, service design, and service architecture. Corporation, a service-oriented architecture modeling firm.

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Domain-Specific Modeling

2008-03-09T04:32:00.000-07:00

Domain-Specific Modeling (DSM) is the latest approach to software development, promising to greatly increase the speed and ease of softwaredevelopers how DSM can improve software development in their teams. creation. Early adopters of DSM have been enjoying productivity increases of 500–1000 0n production for over a decade. This book introduces DSM and offers examples from various fields to illustrate to experienced

Two authorities in the field explain what DSM is, why it works, and how to successfully create and use a DSM solution to improve productivity and quality. Divided into four parts, the book covers: background and motivation; fundamentals; in-depth examples; and creating DSM solutions. There is an emphasis throughout the book on practical guidelines for implementing DSM, including how to identify the necessary language constructs, how to generate full code from models, and how to provide tool support for a new DSM language. The example cases described in the book are available the book’s Websitecode generators. , www.dsmbook.com, along with, an evaluation copy of the MetaEdit+ tool (for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux), which allows readers to examine and try out the modeling languages and

Domain-Specific Modeling is an essential reference for lead developers, software engineers, architects, methodologists, and technical managers who want to learn how to create a DSM solution and successfully put it into practice.

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Creative Suite 3 Integration: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash Pro, Acrobat, Bridge and Version Cue

2008-03-09T04:29:00.000-07:00

With this book, you get a unique combination with…

* Focus on integration so that you can work most efficiently with the Suites packages together as part of your overall design workflow
* Colorful, practical tutorials that use multiple programs for real-life projects
* Look-up reference and troubleshooting organization for cross-program issues - even if you use just 2 or 3 of the CS programs
* Coverage from basics for readers who are just beginning with the Suite through in-depth, comprehensive info for cross program mastery

From print, Web, or multimedia projects to PDFs, you get the most hands-on approach to cross-Suite issues. Exciting real-world projects include building entire websites and multi-chapter books. Produce effective and efficient PDFs for approval and print or screen using Acrobat with content from Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign

Whether you work with design, editorial, advertising, or production, you will not find this information anywhere else!

Praise from Ginna Baldassarre, Sr. Product Manager, Creative Suite, Adobe Systems Inc.

“After reading this book, I was so happy to see that we have a great resource/tool that really highlights the strides Adobe

After reading this book, I know that you will continue to fall in love with all the new features the CS3 applications have to offer.and perhaps learn some new things that you didnt know! I know I did.”

* A unique guide showing you how to use the 7 packages within Adobe’s Creative Suite 3 together and efficiently as part of your overall workflow, saving you valuable time
* Produce professional results with highly illustrated, practical how-to tutorials
* Ideal to use as a look-up reference and trouble shooting
* Bonus CD packed with project files so you can work right alongside the examples in the book; sample images, partially completed layouts and graphics from the projects; and links to useful online resources while maintaining editing capability all in one unified design environment. and features of all design programs within Creative Suite 3 with this definitive guide. Improve your productively by achieving professional results faster and more collaboratively. Simplify both your creative and production tasks as you move your creative elements freely between , saving valuable time. has taken to really integrate these products. Keith’s book is so easy to follow and really targets the benefits and efficiencies gained by having all the creative tools work seamlessly. Keith really makes you feel like you are in his studio with him, watching him work, and learning about all the different products. It’s almost a magical experience. manual for cross-program issues - even if you own just 2 or 3 of the CS programs

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MySQL Clustering

2008-03-08T05:07:00.001-08:00

Clustering is the final component of MySQL that makes it truly enterprise-level and able to compete fully with proprietary databases such as Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server. The increased number of high-demand, high-productivity corporations and institutions choosing MySQL, including MIT, the Department of Homeland Security, NASA, and Nokia, to name a few, need the benefit of clustering databases for high performance and scalability.

MySQL AB has stepped up to the plate to offer advanced, high-availability, reliable clustering. As this demand has increased, so has the need for information. MySQL Clustering offers thorough, authoritative instruction on setting up and administering a MySQL Cluster from the developers of the cluster itself. You will learn about everything from installation and configuration to performance and troubleshooting in this authoritative reference guide to MySQL clustering.

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Business Intelligence with Microsoft® Office PerformancePoint Server 2007

2008-03-08T05:06:00.001-08:00

Maximize the powerful BI tools available in PerformancePoint 2007 with help from this practical guide. You will learn how to collect and store data, monitor progress, analyze performance, distribute dynamic reports, and create maintainable projects and forecasts. Business Intelligence with Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007 provides full details on creating scorecards and dashboards, performing advanced analysis on data, and setting up business plans. You will also learn how to integrate PerformancePoint with ProClarity, Excel 2007, and SQL Server Reporting Services.

Configure, deploy, and secure all the PerformancePoint components
Create KPIs, scorecards, reports, and dashboards with the Dashboard Designer
Create business models with the Planning Business Modeler and create budgets and forecasts with Excel 2007
Enable advanced data analysis with PerformancePoint Server and ProClarity tools
Take advantage of the enhanced analytic capabilities of Excel 2007
Use SQL Server Reporting Services for analytics
Align performance with organizational objectives

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Signal Processing for Wireless Communications

2008-03-08T05:05:00.000-08:00

Master the Signal Processing Concepts and Techniques Needed to Design and Operate Any Wireless Communications Network.

Signal Processing for Wireless Communications offers communications engineers an application-focused guide to the essential concepts and techniques of wireless signal processing. This comprehensive reference examines the role that key algorithms and standard migration paths play in the design and day-to-day operations of today's state-of-the-art wireless networks.

Written by Dr. Joseph Boccuzzi, a leading signal processing expert with years of product development, research, and teaching experience, this on-target engineering tool takes readers step by step through major wireless topics…modulation theory…wireless multipath channel…modulation detection methods…performance improvement techniques…receiver digital signal processing…3G wideband CDMA…computer simulation estimation techniques…and 3G and beyond. Designed to bring engineers up to speed on the latest breakthroughs in signal processing technology, Signal Processing for Wireless Communications features:

Expert coverage of 3G wideband CDMA
Discussion of the role OFDM will play in future technologies
Complete information on the role of vital signal processing algorithms within the context of wireless applications
Discussions of advanced signal processing challenges in the mobile environment
Over 500 detailed illustrations

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Inside Microsoft® SQL Server 2005: Query Tuning and Optimization

2008-03-08T05:04:00.002-08:00

Dive deep into the internals of query tuning and optimization in SQL Server 2005 with this comprehensive reference. Understanding the internals of SQL Server helps database developers and administrators to better create, access, and effectively process information from enterprise data. Written by experts on SQL Server, this volume from the Inside Microsoft SQL Server series of books focuses on query tuning and optimization. Youll take an in-depth look at the best ways to make queries more efficient and effective, while maximizing existing resources. Includes extensive code samples and table examples to help database developers and administrators understand the intricacies and help promote mastery of query tuning and optimization.

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Adobe AIR Essential Training - Lynda.com

2008-03-08T05:04:00.001-08:00

In AIR Essential Training, instructor David Gassner shows how to use the Adobe Integrated Runtime (AIR) and associated development tools to create dynamic applications. David demonstrates how to build and deploy desktop applications that run equally well on Windows and Mac OS X. He covers creating applications in Flex Builder 3, Dreamweaver CS3, and Flash CS3; working with HTML and PDF documents; creating a seamless installation experience; and more. Exercise files accompany the course.

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Model-Based Software Testing and Analysis with C#

2008-03-08T05:02:00.000-08:00

This book teaches new methods for specifying, analyzing, and testing software; essentials for creating high-quality software. These methods increase the automation in each of these steps, making them more timely, more thorough, and more effective. The authors work through several realistic case studies in-depth and detail, using a toolkit built on the C# language and the .NET framework. Readers can also apply the methods in analyzing and testing systems in many other languages and frameworks. Intended for professional software developers including testers, and for university students, this book is suitable for courses on software engineering, testing, specification, or applications of formal methods.

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XML in Theory and Practice

2008-03-07T04:03:00.000-08:00

# Paperback: 482 pages
# Publisher: Wiley (July 16, 2003)
# Language: English
# ISBN-10: 0470843446
# ISBN-13: 978-0470843444

XML is a powerful cross-platform mark-up language which has readily been adopted as a standard in many spheres of web and software development. Real benefits include its ease of integration into existing systems, the simplicity of using it in object-oriented environments and its wide applicability. Chris Bates shows how to use XML in modern software developments and backs up a thorough treatment of its key points with clear, practical examples.
Programmers and developers wanting both A-Z coverage and a practical how-to, will find stepwise guidance on:
* creating data,
* storage formats,
* implementing interfaces,
* providing a wireless protocol in distributed applications (SOAP), and
* creating intermediate data formats on the web.

Chris Bates provides live code in Java to show how XML can be employed in the development of applications and also provides details of how XML parsers work. You will learn more than simply how XML operates. You'll gain insight and understanding of the concepts, their importance and their application. Problems and exercises are provided and make the book ideal for self-study or classroom situations. With an accompanying website containing code samples and links to important web-sites, XML in Theory and Practice is a must-have primer on the subject.

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Beginning XML, 4th Edition

2008-03-07T04:02:00.001-08:00

Beginning XML provides a complete course in the Extensible Markup Language (XML) with an unusually gradual learning curve. In fact, the introduction states that the book is "for people who know that it would be a pretty good idea to learn the language, but aren't 100 percent sure why." Despite its recognition of the fuzziness of readers' understanding of the technology, the book delivers a rather comprehensive study of XML.

Very little space is wasted detailing the history of XML and its relation to SGML, as is the case in many other titles. The argument for the importance of XML is made quickly, and the basics of well-formed syntax are tackled right off. One notable distinction of this book is its excellent coverage of related technologies, such as cascading style sheets (CSS) and relational databases.

In addition to discussing the crucial companion standards to the core XML language (DTDs, XSL, and XSLT), the book adds a nice perspective to the broad range of applications in which XML can play a role. One section, "Other Uses for XML," illustrates how XML can be used to serialize object models, creating stateless objects and utilizing the Resource Description Framework (RDF). Case studies on--among other things--how XML can be used to build discussion groups, and provide B2B data transfer, round out the text. This book is perfect for Web programmers who are turning their attention to XML for the first time. It imparts a solid understanding of the XML forest and XML trees.

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