LLINQ, Language INtegrated Query, is a new extension to the Visual Basic and C# programming languages designed to simplify data queries and database interaction. It addreses O/R mapping issues by making query operations like SQL statements part of the programming language. It also offers built-in support for querying in-memory collections like arrays or lists, XML, DataSets, and relational databases. (more…)

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With hundreds of practice questions and hands-on exercises, MCTS Windows Vista Client Configuration Study Guide covers what you need to know–and shows you how to prepare–for this challenging exam. (more…)

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The authors of the book are expert penetration testers who have developed many of the leading pen testing tools such as the Metasploit framework. The authors allow the reader inside their heads to unravel the mysteries of things like cross scripting attacks, fuzzing tools, Google hacks, and more. (more…)

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Adobe Certified Instructor Todd Perkins makes ActionScript fun in ActionScript 3.0 Projects: Game Development . He explains the principles of game design and development, then shows how to overcome game-making challenges to create all kinds of games. Todd teaches developers how to deal with case sensitivity, create dynamically moving enemies, add event listeners, determine a win or loss in a game, and add additional features and artificial intelligence. Each set of tutorials covers how to build a game from scratch. Exercise files accompany the tutorials. (more…)

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