computer programming

Presents introductory game programming guidance and reference tools for those with a basic understanding of C, and includes a CD-ROM containing DirectX 9 SDK, Anim8or 3D, Audacity, Mappy, a thirty-day trial of Pro Motion, and source code from the book. CD is in Library Office and must be signed out.

Explores options in the career field of search engine technology, examines Google's success, and discusses the field's future.

Presents an introduction to Scratch programming, covering how to create computer games, interactive stories, graphic artwork, and computer animation, and includes a CD with the Scratch software, project source files, and custom graphics and audio.

This is the ground-breaking, definitive text for the CS1 course, written exclusively for the student, as opposed to the IT professional. Finally, a book dedicated entirely to C++! Written for the modern programmer, this innovative text focuses on the nature and obvious advantages of C++ as a language. Featuring problem-solving throughout the text, examples are relevant C++ examples that match and highlight the specific qualities of C++ rather than basic, generic programming examples. The unique pedagogy of this book includes full programming examples, syntax/explanation/example, extensive visual diagrams, and many programming exercises at the end of each chapter.

Outlines a variety of different job opportunities in the information technology field, including game design programming technical support online journalism and others, ofering details about professional and personal requirements, salary ranges, work environment, and outlook for the future of each job.

Discusses the activities and computer crimes that take place in cyberspace.

Examines the career possibilities for a person interested in working in the field of computer programming. Describes the character traits involved in becoming a success in the profession.

Provides information and advice on Web usability, covering designing pages for scanning, text, navigation, accessibility, and other related topics.

Learn how these two ordinary computer science graduate students at Stanford University created Google.