Rich Rosen – författare

The book provides an in-depth examination of the core concepts and general principles of web application development, using examples from specific technologies. This conceptual knowledge is critical when designing, developing and debugging complex systems, and makes it easier to learn the new application programming interfaces (APIs) that arise in the rapidly changing Internet environment. The companion web site for the book is located at www.webappbuilders.com.The text is organized into the following sections: Core Internet protocolsThe HTTP protocol as a foundation for web applicationsDiscussion of markup languages such as HTML, CSS, and XMLServer and browser architectureApplication design case studies using JavaEE/Struts and Ruby on RailsSurvey of emerging technologiesThe second edition of the book has been updated with enhanced coverage of: XML applications including XSLT, XSL-FO, and XPathXML-compliant HTML including XHTML and XHTML MPWeb Services protocols including SOAP and RESTPlatform for Privacy Preferences (P3P)Security and encryptionXML and RDF query languagesCloud computing, collaborative online services, and Web 2.0and new chapters on: JavaScript, Dynamic HTML (DHTML), and AJAXRapid application development using Ruby on RailsSearch technology including Search Engine Optimization

If you''re a developer or system administrator lured to Mac OS X because of its Unix roots, you''ll quickly discover that performing Unix tasks on a Mac is different than what you''re accustomed to. Mac OS X for Unix Geeks serves as a bridge between Apple''s Darwin OS and the more traditional Unix systems. This clear, concise guide gives you a tour of Mac OS X''s Unix shell in both Leopard and Tiger, and helps you find the facilities that replace or correspond to standard Unix utilities.You''ll learn how to perform common Unix tasks in Mac OS X, such as using Directory Services instead of the standard Unix /etc/passwd and /etc/group, and you''ll be able to compile code, link to libraries, and port Unix software using either Leopard and Tiger. This book teaches you to:

Navigate the Terminal and understand how it differs from an xtermUse Open Directory (LDAP) and NetInfo as well as Directory ServicesCompile your code with GCC 4Port Unix programs to Mac OS X with FinkUse MacPorts to install free/open source softwareSearch through metadata with Spotlight''s command-line utilitiesBuild the Darwin kernel

And there''s much more. Mac OS X for Unix Geeks is the ideal survival guide to tame the Unix side of Leopard and Tiger. If you''re a Unix geek with an interest in Mac OS X, you''ll soon find that this book is invaluable.