This text provides an introduction to the Perl programming language and its culture. This third edition has been expanded to cover Version 5.6 of Perl. New topics include threading, the compiler, and Unicode.

Presents a catalog of simple solutions to commonly occurring design problems. These 23 patterns allow designers to create more reusable designs without having to rediscover the design solutions themselves. The authors begin by describing what patterns are, and how they can help you design object-oriented software.

Offers an account for the changes to the language up to Perl 5.10. This book includes exercises and solutions for practice. It covers topics including: Perl variable types; Subroutines; File operations; Regular expressions; Text processing; Strings and sorting; Process management; and, Using third party modules.

Regular expressions are an extremely powerful tool for manipulating text and data. They are standard features in a range of languages and popular tools. Showing how the regular expression engine works, this title includes a comparison of features among different versions of many languages and tools. It also has a chapter devoted to PHP.

This text describes two text manipulation programs that are mainstays of the UNIX programmer's toolbox. It covers the sed and awk programs as they are now mandated by the POSIX standard and includes discussion of the GNU versions of these programs.

Talks about distributed host information database that's responsible for translating names into addresses, routing mail to its proper destination, and even listing phone numbers with the new ENUM standard. This book covers BIND 9.3.2 as well as BIND 8.4.7.

Offers information that web designers and developers need to implement CSS across various browsers. This book includes: an introduction to the concepts of CSS; an alphabetical reference to various CSS 2.1 selectors and properties; and a chart displaying information about CSS support for various style elements and their cross-browser compatibility.

Whether you're a new developer seeking a sound introduction to the practice of software development or a veteran exploring strategic new approaches to problem solving, you'll find a wealth of practical suggestions and methods for strengthening your skills.

Provide options for installing, configuring and managing sendmail's versions and companion programs. This book includes material on SSL and AUTH and a chapter on Mitlers. It is intended for system administrators, programmers, network engineers, and inexperienced users.

Perl Cookbook collects together hundreds of problems and their solutions (with examples) for anyone programming in Perl. Topics range from beginners questions to techniques for more experienced programmers.

A detailed guide to TCP/IP protocol suite. Rather than just describing what the RFCs say the protocol suite should do, it uses a diagnostic tool so you may actually watch the protocols in action. It presents the structure and function of TCP/IP from the link layer up through the network, transport, and application layers.

Part tutorial and part reference, this book helps you develop new JavaScript skills by building on your basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and the Web in general. It includes scripting Flash with JavaScript, HTTP and Ajax, DOM, SVG, XML, and web services and also serves as a detailed reference for the more experienced web developers.

This second editon describes C as defined by the ANSI standard. This book is meant to help the reader learn how to program in C. The book assumes some familiarity with basic programming concepts like variables, assignment statements, loops, and functions. A novice programmer should be able to read along and pick up the language.

'Java in a Nutshell', fifth edition, covers all the extensive changes implicit in 5.0, the latest and greatest version of Java yet. Among the improvements: more discussion on tools and frameworks, and new code examples to illustrate the working of APIs.

Cryptography is the study of message secrecy and is used in fields such as computer science, computer and network security, and even in instances of everyday life, such as ATM cards, computer passwords, and electronic commerce.

Focusing on Linux, this problem-solving book answers several questions and tackles the configuration issues that frequently plague users. It covers basic communications, such as mail, Web surfing, and instant messaging, and also delves into the subtleties of network configuration, in case you need to set up your network manually.

Using the latest research in neurobiology, cognitive science, and learning theory, 'Head First Design Patterns' loads patterns into your brain in a way that sticks. In a way that makes you better at solving software design problems, and better at speaking the language of patterns with others on your team.

Provides insights and practical advice for novice and veteran alike. This book discusses why people really leave Web sites; making sites usable and accessible; and, surviving executive design whims. It offers help for those whose bosses, clients, stakeholders, and marketing managers insist on doing the wrong thing.

Based on the ANSI/ISO C++ standard, this book provides comprehensive coverage of all C++ language features and standard library components. Presented in a hardcover format, it also includes appendices on locales and standard library exception safety.

This is a reference for those who find themselves frequently searching for a quick answer to a question or reminder of a syntax rule. It condenses stacks of Perl documentation down to essential facts and offers a complete overview of the Perl programming language packed into a convenient booklet.