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Learn Underscore.js by focusing on each of the Underscore functions to learn to manipulate and control javascript collections, arrays, objects and functions. See how Underscore can significantly improve the performance of your code and how to the functional nature of the library can help make your code more expressive and easier to read.

Direct2D is a native, immediate-mode, graphics rendering library that provides uncompromising performance. Its focus is on two-dimensional rendering, providing a rich array of primitives for rendering vector graphics, bitmaps and text.

The release of Windows 7 brings with it a myriad of new features and APIs, including restart management, task dialogs, and Windows Search. Learn how to migrate your existing applications from Windows XP to Windows 7, and make your applications light up on the new platform.

Code Contracts provide a way for developers to express coding assumptions in .NET libraries and applications, facilitating the delivery of more reliable code that is easier to understand and maintain. In this course, we will cover the basics of Code Contracts, including how to enforce preconditions, guarantee postconditions, and define invariants. We will also cover some advanced techniques available to the Code Contracts library, including interface contracts and quantifiers. By the end of this course, you should know enough to get started using Code Contracts, and have a good understanding of the capabilities of the library.

Bourne Again Shell (BASH) Scripting - Module I
Introduction to BASH Command Line Interface (CLI)
Identify BASH installation & key configuration files on RedHat & Debian GNU/Linux distros

This course introduces the cornerstones of functional programming using the Scala programming language. Functional programming has become more and more popular in recent years because it promotes code that’s safe, concise, and elegant. Furthermore, functional programming makes it easier to write parallel code for today’s and tomorrow’s multiprocessors by replacing mutable variables and loops with powerful ways to define and compose functions.

The Dynamics CRM Developer course is designed to help a developer familiar with Microsoft developer technologies learn how to customize and extend Microsoft Dynamics CRM. This is the first in a three part course series that introduces Dynamics CRM to developers in an accelerated way.

Intro to Apache HTTPD - Web Services - Administration
Introduction - Apache - Features

Finally, you can get your hands on 3D Buzz's entire XNA Xtreme 101 training set for one incredibly low price! For the first time ever, we've combined Volumes I, II, and III of this set into a single bundle, making it easier and more affordable than ever to get the training you want over C# and XNA. All told, this set is exactly what you need to get from the level of complete beginner to proficient game programmer with XNA, covering the basics of syntax with C# and gradually moving up to the world of the XNA framework. Many different types of game are discussed, starting with fully covered examples in which each line of code is discussed, and eventually getting to the point in which you will be comfortable coding your own games after receiving a thorough briefing on how the game needs to perform. So quit dreaming about making your own games and let 3D Buzz help make you into a game programmer today!

Need help hunting down pesky bugs in your code? Find ``em and squash em fast with the tools you learn in this debugging course by Huma Solutions. Kill the bugs First you learn the concepts and practice of using Macros to streamline your debugging process. Macros help you quickly, efficiently and cleanly debug your code WITHOUT having to worry about removing/commenting out any debugging/tracing items after the fact.

In this course you will be learning about using Microsoft Visual Studio Unit Testing features. We will cover understanding unit testing basics, asserts and testing lifecycle, web performance tests, generic tests, ordered tests, WebServiceHelper and TestConfigurationSection.

Everything you need to know to build enterprise (line of business) applications with WPF
WPF is and remains the premier framework for building Line of Business/ Enterprise Windows applications. This course will teach you all you need to know, from absolute scratch through advanced skills in building WPF applications. The emphasis is on best practices and the needs of enterprise application developers. Skills covered include the fundamentals of XAML, layout, controls, panels, asynchronous programming, data binding, data display and much more.

Sal Cincotta is back with a week-long intensive workshop covering all aspects of starting, running, and growing your wedding photography business. Starting with pricing, packaging, sales, and marketing, Sal will be covering every aspect of building a thriving business. We'll look at how to use bridal shows. We'll see the live consultation session with an engaged couple. And we'll walk through the complete checklist for managing and shooting the wedding day itself. This will be an intense week that will set you and your business up for success in the coming year.

So you have a great idea for a new app for a tablet or smartphone, but you don’t know how to get started. One option is PhoneGap, a mobile development framework that allows you to turn your HTML, CSS and javascript assets into apps for multiple platforms. This may not be the optimal solution for every app, but, nonetheless, PhoneGap is an exciting platform to help get your foot through the door.

So you want to make legit mobile applications, but you don't want to learn the native toolkits for Android, iOS or even Windows 8? This course may be just the answer you're looking for! Learn to create HTML5 based mobile applications that can be sold in the Apple App store, the Google Playstore or other marketplaces.

Are you a web developer who wants to branch out and start creating your own images for websites? Are you trying to teach yourself how to use Photoshop, but the process has been slow and frustrating? Have you found that tackling a photo editing project takes too much time because you're not sure where to locate specific tools? Or perhaps you're looking to learn the basics of Photoshop so you can use it to personally edit your own photos? In this in-depth and easy-to-follow course, instructor Dan Udell will show you how to successfully edit and customize photos and images using Photoshop. He will walk you through simple editing processes using different images and fun examples! You will learn how to adjust the color, how to fix any lighting issues, how to crop, resize, or copy your image, and how to input different settings to make your final photo look exactly the way you always pictured!

Learning the syntax of a new language is easy, but learning to think under a different paradigm is difficult. This video from renowned software architect Neal Ford helps you transition from a Java-writing imperative programmer to a functional programmer, using Java, Clojure and Scala as examples.

With this video, you’ll master Joomla! one easy step at a time, through a complete hands-on case study. Martin presents crystal-clear visuals, explanations, and analogies--all extensively tested with real Joomla! beginners. Joomla! Explained requires absolutely no experience with Joomla! content management, website construction, programming, scripting, or even HTML.

Ready to learn about the tenants of a great app, how to think about information architecture, best practices for designing flexible layouts, touch, how to leverage contracts, and much more? Join us for the video version of the full-day training event designed to give UX designers a solid understanding of how to design great Windows 8 apps that leverage the full capabilities of the platform and follow the UX guidelines.

Ready to make money and share your great Windows 8 app ideas with the world? Not sure where to start? Start here! Over the course of 31 lessons, our friend Bob Tabor from www.LearnVisualStudio.net will teach you the fundamentals of Windows Store app development with HTML5, CSS3, and javascript by walking you through building the Contoso Cookbook Hands On Labs.