This book provides in-depth practical advice and examples of public and academic library programming activities. Included in this volume are methods for identifying target audiences, activities and ways to find and generate even more ideas, tools for assessment and budgeting, and tips on planning programs from inception to execution.

Get up and running fast with the basics of programming using Java as an example language. This short book gets you thinking like a programmer in an easy and entertaining way. Modern Programming Made Easy teaches you basic coding principles, including working with lists, sets, arrays, and maps; coding in the object-oriented style; and writing a web application. This book is largely language agnostic, but mainly covers the latest appropriate and relevant release of Java, with some updated references to Groovy, Scala, and JavaScript to give you a broad range of examples to consider. You will get a taste of what modern programming has to offer and set yourself up for further study and growth in your chosen language. What You'll Learn Write code using the functional programming style Build your code using the latest releases of Java, Groovy, and more Test your code Read and write from files Design user interfaces Deploy your app in the cloud Who This Book Is For Anyone who wants to learn how to code. Whether you're a student, a teacher, looking for a career change, or just a hobbyist, this book is made for you.

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Haskell Programming makes Haskell as clear, painless, and practical as it can be, whether you're a beginner or an experienced hacker. Learning Haskell from the ground up is easier and works better. With our exercise-driven approach, you'll build on previous chapters such that by the time you reach the notorious Monad, it'll seem trivial.

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Have you never programmed a computer before, and think or have been told that C is a good programming language to get started with. It is! Maybe you have some experience with other programming languages, but want to learn C. It's a great language to add to your resume! Or perhaps you are stuck in a low paying programming job, and want to move up to a better, more senior position. Learning C can help you! The fact is, learning how to program in C is not only an excellent programming language to get started with, but it will also make you a better programming in other computer languages! Why learn C ? C is often considered to be the mother of all languages because so many other languages have been based on it. Though C is simple it is one of the most powerful languages ever created. Considering it was created over 40 years ago, it is still used heavily and is usually in the top 5 or 10 most popular and most widely programming languages in the world. Learning C can actually make you a better programming in other languages like C++, Java, or C# by equipping you with a mental model of what the computer is actually doing when you run your programs. By learning how things really work "under the hood", and understand memory space, CPU architecture and so on, you can create more efficient programs, and obtain a huge advantage over other programmers in the process. If you want to become a better developer, learning C is a great way to start! Why taking this book is the best decision you can make. By the end of this book, you will understand the fundamentals of the C Programming Language, and make yourself more marketable for entry level programming positions. You will understand variables and the different data types, be able to utilize functions and arrays, understand the concept of pointers, learn about control flow (decision statements and iteration). You will be in a position to apply for real-time programming positions, and truly understand the core language that most modern languages are based on! If you have previously used the C programming language, then this book will deepen your understanding of it. If you have never used it, no problem, you will see that it can help you become a more efficient C developer. The book will be constantly refined in the future based on student feedback! This book does not skip on the details. You will learn how to write high quality code and become an excellent problem solver. This book does not just present how to code in the C programming language, but, also includes all the details on "why" you are doing the things you are doing. After reading this book, you will fully understand the concepts of the C Programming language.

This book provides beginners with a thorough foundation in SAS macro programming. The macro facility is a popular part of SAS. Macro programming is a required skill for many SAS programming jobs, and the SAS Advanced Programming Certification Exam tests macro processing concepts. Whether you're looking to become certified, land a job, or increase your skills, you'll benefit from SAS Macro Programming Made Easy, Third Edition. By following Michele Burlew's examples and step-by-step instructions, you'll be able to rapidly perform repetitive programming tasks, to pass information between programming steps more easily, and to make your programming easier to read. Updated for SAS 9.4, this book teaches you the elements of the macro facility (macro variables, macro programs, macro language), how to write a macro program, techniques for macro programming, tips on using the macro facility, how the macro facility fits into SAS, and about the interfaces between the macro facility and other components of SAS. Beginning macro programmers will learn to write SAS macro programs quickly and efficiently. More experienced programmers will find this book useful to refresh their conceptual knowledge and expand on their macro programming skills. Ultimately, any user interested in automating their programs—including analysts, programmers, and report writers—will find Michele Burlew's book an excellent tutorial. -- Michele M. Burlew