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Android is a new software toolkit for mobile phones, created by Google and the Open Handset Alliance. In a few years, it's expected to be found inside millions of cell phones and other mobile devices, making Android a major platform for application developers. That could be your own program running on all those devices.



Getting started developing with Android is easy. You don't even need access to an Android phone, just a computer where you can install the Android SDK and the phone emulator that comes with it. Within minutes, "Hello, Android" will get you creating your first working application: Android's version of "Hello, World."



From there, you'll build up a more substantial example: an Android Sudoku game. By gradually adding features to the game throughout the course of the book, you'll learn about many aspects of Android programming including user interfaces, multimedia, and the Android life cycle.



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Report: Bing Searchers Still More Click-Happy Than Google Searchers When It Comes To Ads

Report: Bing Searchers Still More Click-Happy Than Google Searchers When It Comes To Ads

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by Erick Schonfeld on December 7, 2009

Are people who arrive at a Website through an organic search on Bing more click-happy than those who come from Google? Back in July, we reported some numbers from search-advertising network Chitika which showed that people from Bing clicked on ads about 50 percent more than people from Google. Chitika just ran the numbers again, and the clickthrough rate (CTR) from Bing searchers is now about 75 percent higher.

The actual CTR for Bing is 1.74 percent versus 0.98 percent for Google, compared to a 1.50 percent CTR in the summer. Google’s CTR is almost the same. Chitika is basing these numbers on 134 million ad impressions across 80,000 sites, so it is a snapshot. It is measuring the proensity for people to click on an ad at asite after arriving there from a search engine via an organic search (i.e., not a paid search ad).

While Bing’s associated CTR went up, it’s actual share of search traffic went down to 5.75 percent from 8 percent last time. So the increase in the CTR could be skewed by its relatively small market share. Ask and AOL, which both represent even smaller shares of traffic to Chitika’s network, also have higher CTRs than even Bing, with AOL searchers clicking on ads at a 2.5 percent rate.

Is a group’s propensity to click on ads inversely related to its tech savvyness? You be the judge.

Search Engine	Ad Clicks	Impressions	Ad CTR	% of Search	CTR Compared to Google
AOL	42,597	1,706,858	2.50%	1.27%	253.56%
Ask	34,437	1,958,490	1.76%	1.45%	178.65%
Bing	134,536	7,741,724	1.74%	5.75%	176.57%
Google	1,115,452	113,332,938	0.98%	84.13%	100.00%
Yahoo!	136,506	9,972,035	1.37%	7.40%	139.08%
Total Search	1,463,528	134,712,045	1.09%

A Programmer's Guide to Java SCJP Certification: A Comprehensive Primer (3rd Edition)

A Programmer's Guide to Java SCJP Certification: A Comprehensive Primer (3rd Edition)

This book will help you prepàre for ànd pàss the Sun Certified Progràmmer for the Jàvà Plàtform SÈ 6 (CX-310-065) Èxàm. Ìt is written for àny experienced progràmmer (with or without previous knowledge of Jàvà) interested in màstering the Jàvà progràmming lànguàge ànd pàssing the SCJP 1.6 Èxàm.

Å Progràmmer?s Guide to Jàvà? SCJP Certificàtion, Third Èdition, provides detàiled coveràge of àll exàm topics ànd objectives, reàdily runnàble code exàmples, progràmming exercises, extensive review questions, ànd à new mock exàm. Ìn àddition, às à comprehensive primer to the Jàvà progràmming lànguàge, this book is àn invàluàble reference tool.

This new edition hàs been thoroughly updàted to focus on the làtest version of the exàm (CX-310-065). Ìn pàrticulàr, it contàins in-depth explànàtions of the lànguàge feàtures. Their usàge is illustràted by wày of code scenàrios, às required by the exàm. The compànion Web site (www.ii.uib.no/~khàlid/pgjc3e/) contàins à version of the SCJP 1.6 Èxàm Simulàtor developed by the àuthors. The site àlso contàins the complete source code for àll the book?s exàmples, às well às solutions to the progràmming exercises.

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Èxtensive coveràge of àll the objectives defined for the Sun Certified Progràmmer for the Jàvà Plàtform, Stàndàrd Èdition 6 (CX-310-065) ÈxàmÅn eàsy-to-follow structure with chàpters orgànized àccording to the exàm objectives, às làid out by Sun MicrosystemsSummàries thàt cleàrly stàte ànd differentiàte the exàm objectives ànd the supplementàry objectives to be covered in eàch chàpterÅ list of Sun?s objectives for the SCJP 1.6 Èxàm ànd à guide to tàking the exàmÅ complete mock exàm with new questions (not repeàts of review questions)Numerous exàm-relevànt review questions to test your understànding of eàch màjor topic, with ànnotàted ànswersProgràmming exercises ànd solutions àt the end of eàch chàpterCopious code exàmples illustràting concepts, where the code hàs been compiled ànd thoroughly tested on multiple plàtformsProgràm output demonstràting expected results from running the exàmples Èxtensive use of ÚML (Únified Modeling Lànguàge) for illustràtion purposes Ån introduction to bàsic terminology ànd concepts in object-oriented progràmmingÅdvice on how to àvoid common pitfàlls in màstering the lànguàge ànd tàking the exàmPlàtform- ànd tool-independent coveràgeÌnformàtion àbout the SCJP 1.6 Úpgràde (CX-310-066) Èxàm

Úser review Èxcellent for SCJP Èxàm (even SCJP 5) This is à greàt book to prepàre for the SCJP exàms. The pity is thàt it wàs designed for SCJP 1.4. But where the subject màtter for SCJP 5 is the sàme às for SCJP 1.4 Ì find this book better thàn the Sierrà/Bàtes book. The discussion is very complete ànd thorough. Very good discussion of nested clàsses, threàds, etc. But you need the S/B book for generics ànd the newer stuff. Úser review Å good book to pàss SCJÅ 4.0 -- but it tàkes time to teàch me things not required by the SCJÅ 4 exàm This is à quàlity book, the only thing thàt Ì've found wrong with it is thàt it teàches Jàvà 4.0 ànd Ì wànt to leàrn Jàvà 5.0 now. Ålso, àt the beginning of eàch chàpter the book identifies whàt is required by the Èxàm ànd whàt the àuthors hàve àdded to the book. Ìn the `heàt-of-the-bàttle`, às you're studying the book, the exàm objectives ànd the extràneous màteriàl àre mixed together. Ì hàve enough to do to certify in SCJÅ, SCJP, SCJD, ànd SCBCD without leàrning àny extràs. Ìf the àuthors think thàt they know better thàn Sun às to whàt Ì should leàrn, they should cleàrly màrk it, or hàve à pàrt Ì thàt is essentiàl to pàss the exàm ànd à pàrt ÌÌ thàt is àdditionàl leàrning thàt the àuthors wànt me to leàrn. Úser review This book show me my làckings But it is not good for explàin themes(eg. reference types o àrràys). You must to consult other books for more complete explànàtions. But this book is very necesàry like guide to you must to known. Ìt is essentiàl. Úser review Good but obselete The concepts in the book àre well explàined ànd i think its à good book for à beginner progràmmer but obsolete for sun jàvà certificàtion 1.5. Úser review very deep,,. greàt for hàrdcore jàvà progràmmer i buy this book together with kàthy's book ànd hàve pàssed the exàm with 95% score. i found the exàm very eàsy (àlthough i still missed 3 of the 61 questions), i guess it's becàuse i hàve reàd this whole book thoroughly. kàthy's book is very good too but just covers whàt you reàlly need to pàss the exàm. this book goes à step further by explàining eàch concept thoroughly, more thàn you need to pàss the exàm. if you wànt to hàve deep knowledge of how jàvà works, ànd not just merely to pàss the exàm, then this is the best book for you.

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Earth Hour began in Sydney in 2007, when 2.2 million homes and businesses switched off their lights for one hour. In 2008, the message had grown into a global sustainability movement, with 50 million people switching off their lights. Global landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Rome’s Colosseum, the Sydney Opera House and the Coca Cola billboard in Times Square, all stood in darkness.
In 2009, Earth Hour is being taken to the next level, with the goal of 1 billion people switching off their lights as part of a global vote. Unlike any election in history, it is not about what country you’re from, but instead, what planet you’re from. VOTE EARTH is a global call to action for every individual, every business, and every community. This is a call to stand up and take control over the future of our planet. Over 74 countries and territories have pledged their support to VOTE EARTH during Earth Hour 2009, and this number is growing every day.
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How to Do Everything with PHP and MySQL (How to Do Everything)

How to Do Everything with PHP and MySQL (How to Do Everything)

This new release in the popular How to Do Everything series explains how to build open source web applications with MySQL and PHP 5. Using these two tools, you’ll be able to create highly functional, interactive web sites easily. Follow along with a step-by-step sample application and, as a bonus, download three full-length case studies complete with code trees

Learning PHP & MySQL: Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Database-Driven Web Sites

Learning PHP & MySQL: Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Database-Driven Web Sites

PHP and MySQL are quickly becoming the de facto standard for rapid development of dynamic, database-driven web sites. This book is perfect for newcomers to programming as well as hobbyists who are intimidated by harder-to-follow books. With concepts explained in plain English, the new edition starts with the basics of the PHP language, and explains how to work with MySQL, the popular open source database. You then learn how to put the two together to generate dynamic content.

If you come from a web design or graphics design background and know your way around HTML, Learning PHP & MySQL is the book you've been looking for. The content includes:

• PHP basics such as strings and arrays, and pattern matching
• A detailed discussion of the variances in different PHP versions
• MySQL data fundamentals like tables and statements
• Information on SQL data access for language
• A new chapter on XHTML
• Error handling, security, HTTP authentication, and more

Learning PHP & MySQL explains everything from fundamental concepts to the nuts and bolts of performing specific tasks. As part of O'Reilly's bestselling Learning series, the book is an easy-to-use resource designed specifically for beginners. It's a launching pad for future learning, providing you with a solid foundation for more advanced development.

Learning PHP 5

Learning PHP 5

Learning PHP 5 is the ideal tutorial for graphic designers, bloggers, and other web crafters who want a thorough but non-intimidating way to understand the code that makes web sites dynamic. The book begins with an introduction to PHP, then moves to more advanced features: language basics, arrays and functions, web forms, connecting to databases, and much more. Complete with exercises to make sure the lessons stick, this book offers the ideal classroom learning experience whether you're in a classroom or on your own.

Learning PHP and MySQL

Learning PHP and MySQL

The PHP scripting language and MySQL open source database are quite effective independently, but together they make a simply unbeatable team. When working hand-in-hand, they serve as the standard for the rapid development of dynamic, database-driven websites. This combination is so popular, in fact, that it's attracting many programming newbies who come from a web or graphic design background and whose first language is HTML. If you fall into this ever-expanding category, then this book is for you.

Learning PHP and MySQL starts with the very basics of the PHP language, including strings and arrays, pattern matching and a detailed discussion of the variances in different PHP versions. Next, it explains how to work with MySQL, covering information on SQL data access for language and data fundamentals like tables and statements. Finally, after it's sure that you've mastered these separate concepts, the book shows you how to put them together to generate dynamic content. In the process, you'll also learn about error handling, security, HTTP authentication, and more.

If you're a hobbyist who is intimidated by thick, complex computer books, then this guide definitely belongs on your shelf. Learning PHP and MySQL explains everything--from basic concepts to the nuts and bolts of performing specific tasks--in plain English.

Part of O'Reilly's bestselling "Learning" series, the book is an easy-to-use resource designed specifically for newcomers. It's also a launching pad for future learning, providing you with a solid foundation for more advanced development.

Learning PHP Data Objects

Learning PHP Data Objects

This book is for PHP developers who need to use PHP Data Objects (PDO) for data abstraction. Covering an overview of PDO, getting started, error handling, prepared statements, handling rowsets, advanced uses, and use in an MVC application, it first describes the topic, then gives step-by-step instructions for a particular example. A final appendix covers the object-oriented features of PHP 5. Readers should be familiar with PHP and aware of the basics of data abstraction. Lighter, faster, more powerful than existing data abstraction interfaces, PDO is an open-source query abstraction layer for accessing databases and manipulating returned records that is used with a database-specific PDO driver to access a particular database. It has the same role as classic database abstraction layers such as ODBC and JDBC. PDO ships with PHP 5.1, and is available as a PECL extension for PHP 5.0; PDO requires the new OO features in the core of PHP 5, and so will not run with earlier versions of PHP.

Mastering PHP 4.1

Mastering PHP 4.1

Extending and Embedding PHP

Extending and Embedding PHP

In just a few years PHP has rapidly evolved from a small niche language to a powerful web development tool. Now in use on over 14 million Web sites, PHP is more stable and extensible than ever. However, there is no documentation on how to extend PHP; developers seeking to build PHP extensions and increase the performance and functionality of their PHP applications are left to word of mouth and muddling through PHP internals without systematic, helpful guidance. Although the basics of extension writing are fairly easy to grasp, the more advanced features have a tougher learning curve that can be very difficult to overcome. This is common at any moderate to high-traffic site, forcing the company hire talented, and high-priced, developers to increase performance. With Extending and Embedding PHP, Sara Golemon makes writing extensions within the grasp of every PHP developer, while guiding the reader through the tricky internals of PHP.

Foundation PHP 5 for Flash (Foundation)

Foundation PHP 5 for Flash (Foundation)

David Powers has been professionally involved with the electronic media for some 30 years, mostly in radio and television—he was BBC Tokyo correspondent in the late 1980s and early 1990s—but more recently with the Internet. He built his first site in 1995, and was instantly hooked. Eventually, the sheer tedium of updating content convinced him there must be a better way. After a brief flirtation with ASP, he experimented with PHP, and found himself hooked yet again.

A fluent Japanese speaker, Powers specializes in building Japanese-English bilingual websites, writing about Japan, and translating Japanese (he’s translated several plays). He co-authored Foundation Dreamweaver MX 2004 (1590593081) and PHP Web Development with Dreamweaver MX 2004 (1590593502). Powers also worked as technical reviewer on a number of web-related titles for Apress.

Foundation PHP for Dreamweaver 8

Foundation PHP for Dreamweaver 8

In this book, youll learn how to:

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot a testing environment with PHP/MySQL and Apache or IIS
• Learn the fundamentals of PHP and good database design
• Use Dreamweaver 8 server behaviors to create robust dynamic applications that validate user input for greater security and reliability
• Incorporate live XML feeds into your web pages with PHP and Dreamweaver 8s new XSL Transformation server behavior
• Download and apply a suite of custom-built PHP functions designed exclusively for this book

Want to add the power of a database to your websites? Build online forms that send feedback straight to your inbox? Incorporate live news feeds and XML data into your web pages? This book shows you how to do all that and more. Dreamweaver 8 takes a lot of the hard work out of integrating a database into your websites, but it cant do everything. So instead of just giving you a series of instructions to click this and click that, this book helps you understand whats going on in the background. As a result, youre more likely to remember and to get it right. Most books on PHP concentrate on code and throw all design considerations out the window. This one is different. It makes use of Dreamweaver 8s vastly improved CSS rendering, and shows you how to build a site thats smart in both senses of the word. It looks good and is intelligent too. Youll learn how to change the entire look of the site, using PHP to serve up different stylesheets each month. Youll also build a contact form protected against email injection attacks. All of Dreamweavers PHP server behaviors are put through their paces, and youll even make some custom server behaviors that will come in useful on any site you create. Two chapters take you through the setup process with step-by-step instructions for both Windows and Mac OS X, helping you make the right choices: Apache or IIS? Remote or local testing? There are even instructions on how to set up virtual hosts on your own computer. And in the unlikely event that things go wrong, theres plenty of troubleshooting advice too. In this book we look specifically at using Dreamweaver's built-in server behaviors to build dynamic web sites using PHP and MySQL, the worlds most popular open source server-side language and database server combination, which are both reliable, powerful, and open source (and therefore free to use!) This latest version of Dreamweaver includes more powerful support for PHP and MySQL than ever before, and we'll show you how to make this work for you. No previous experience of PHP or MySQL is necessary to use this book. Examples built throughout the book include a content management system, and an online image gallery. All examples are designed to meet modern usability requirements and be web standards compliant. Summary of Contents:

• Introduction
• Chapter 1: So, You Want to Build Dynamic Sites?
• Chapter 2: Dreamweaver and PHPA Productive Partnership
• Chapter 3: Getting the Work Environment Ready
• Chapter 4: Getting Ready for the Case Study
• Chapter 5: Integrating PHP into Your Site
• Chapter 6: Getting Feedback from an Online Form
• Chapter 7: Putting the Power of a Database
• Chapter 8: Building a Random Quotation Generator
• Chapter 9: Working with Multiple Tables
• Chapter 10: Using Sessions to Track
• Chapter 11: Displaying a Blog and Photo Gallery
• Chapter 12: Using XSLT to Display Live News Feeds and XML
• Appendix A: Using Languages Other Than English in MySQL
• Appendix B: Essential MySQL Maintenance
• Index

Foundation PHP for Flash

Foundation PHP for Flash

Written for the Flash developer who wants to do more, Steve Webster's PHP for Flash shows how to combine simple server-side scripts with Flash to create smarter, more versatile Web applications. With a truly engaging writing style and a sharp visual sense, this title will let any working Flash programmer make the transition to simple server-side scripting with PHP.

While most programming books print source code as is, this one distinguishes itself with a keen visual presentation with graphics used to highlight sections of both Flash ActionScript and basic PHP. It also helps that Webster is a notably lively writer. A few guiding principles govern this text. First, all the interfaces are created in Flash and ActionScript, and the book walks you through the steps required to build these designs.

After a basic tutorial of the PHP language, the author uses PHP to add additional functionality to Flash-powered Web applications, from managing user registration to searching news articles using regular expressions. This text provides one of the best (and most truly accessible) tutorials for understanding and using regular expressions. While most writers pass the buck to difficult online resources for regular expressions, the author takes the time to explain and demonstrate how regular expressions really work, with clear examples and a nicely patient presentation style.

Later, the book zeros in on using the MySQL database package for storing and retrieving data from Flash applications. To this end, there's a quick introduction to programming with SQL and how to query and update data using PHP combined with MySQL. Later chapters present case studies of larger Flash applications that make use of techniques demonstrated earlier, like a customizable user poll, a simple event scheduler, plus a threaded discussion forum. With a winning writing style and a concise presentation that makes smart use of graphics, PHP for Flash will put simple PHP programming within reach of anyone who has a little previous familiarity with Flash. --Richard Dragan

Topics covered: Overview of PHP 4 and scripting essentials, loading external data in Flash (a registration script), PHP language fundamentals (including variables, data types, arrays), using functions (calling conventions), string handling in PHP, in-depth tutorial on PHP regular expressions, using cookies, file I/O tutorial, introduction to the MySQL database platform, basic SQL syntax tutorial, using PHP and MySQL together (a simple content management system), case study for a user poll (including administration modules), event planner scheduler application, case study for a threaded discussion Web application, reference for installing PHP and MySQL, object-oriented programming essentials in PHP, and resources for PHP.

Foundations of PEAR: Rapid PHP Development (Foundations)

Foundations of PEAR: Rapid PHP Development (Foundations)

PEAR, the PHP Extension and Application Repository, is a bountiful resource for any PHP developer. Within its confines lie the tools that you need to do your job more quickly and efficiently. You need to be able to quickly assess and determine which PEAR package is the right one for the task you are up against. Then you need to know the API and see some examples of how to best use it. Foundations of PEAR is your one stop for locating the PEAR package you need. Authors Nathan Good and Allan Kent have carefully selected the most useful and widely used packages for this book.

Each package is broken down logically by function, and each one is covered in detail. The book presents each package in a manner that allows you to jump quickly to the key items you need to implement a solution. The authors understand that you need to see the packages in actioneach performing in real-world applications. So theyve included four projects in the book that each use a combination of PEAR packages in their implementations. Once youre armed with the knowledge in this book, youll be set to take your PHP development to a new level.

Core PHP Programming, Third Edition

Core PHP Programming, Third Edition

Core PHP Programming, Third Edition is the authoritative guide to the new PHP 5 for experienced developers. Top PHP developer Leon Atkinson and PHP 5 contributor/Zend Engine 2 co-creator Zeev Suraski cover every facet of real-world PHP 5 development, from basic syntax to advanced object--oriented development-even design patterns!

It's all here: networking, data structures, regular expressions, math, configuration, graphics, MySQL/PostgreSQL support, XML, algorithms, debugging, optimization...and 650 downloadable code examples, with a Foreword by PHP 5 contributor and Zend Engine 2 co-creator Andi Gutmans!

Core Web Application Development with PHP and MySQL

Core Web Application Development with PHP and MySQL

The programmers guide to building robust web applications with PHP and MySQL

This is a comprehensive, practical guide for programmers who want to develop production-quality, database-enabled web applications with PHP and MySQL. Long-time developer Marc Wandschneider systematically addresses the entire process: not only coding, but also upfront application, user interface and database design, PLUS security, testing, and more. Youll walk through building three applications from start to finish: a calendaring system, a weblog engine, and an e-commerce store. Along the way, youll master essential strategies for creating robust web database applications and learn how to avoid the common pitfalls that trip up many developers moving to PHP and MySQL.

Starts with a complete primer on PHP for developersincluding Contains detailed treatments of data access, including Presents powerful data validation techniques utilizing PHP regular Walks through planning web applications, including user interfaces Offers systematic guidance on securing web applications from end Covers a wide range of implementation issuesincluding internationalization, error handling, data validation, debugging, Includes detailed chapters on XML, XML-based web services, and the Shows how to work with the Oracle and PostgreSQL databases

Creating Database Web Applications with PHP and ASP (Internet Series)

Creating Database Web Applications with PHP and ASP (Internet Series)


If you want to add more power and functionality to your Web sites, add some database applications like a powerful shopping cart or a fun quiz game. Such applications make your site more dynamic, allow you to gather information, and provide customized experiences for your visitors. Creating Database Web Applications with PHP and ASP teaches beginning and intermediate designers the fundamentals of creating complex Web applications. By covering both open source (PHP/MySQL) and proprietary tools (Microsoft ASP and Access), readers gain insight to the strengths and weaknesses of each. In addition, they learn how to work with both sets of tools and determine which works best for their projects. Practical examples, including a shopping cart and quiz show, are used to teach the basic concepts behind creating and testing database code. Every example is also provided in both PHP and ASP for easy comparison and use. With the knowledge and experience gained here, beginners will learn the fundamental concepts behind these two technologies, while more experienced developers will learn which technology works best for their specific needs. Exercises, questions, and projects are included with each chapter.

Creating Interactive Web Sites with PHP and Web Services

Creating Interactive Web Sites with PHP and Web Services

Build Dynamic Websites with PHP and MySQL—and Extend Those Sites with Web Services

PHP and MySQL are great tools for building database-driven websites. There's nothing new about that. What is new is the environment in which your site operates—a world rich (and growing richer) in web services that can add value and functionality in many different ways. Creating Interactive Web Sites with PHP and Web Services walks you through every step of a major web project—a content-management system—teaching you both the basic techniques and little-known tricks you need to build successful web sites. And you can use those skills to develop dynamic applications that will meet your special requirements. Here's some of what you'll find covered inside:

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• Building a template system with PHP
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• Processing credit card payments using merchant accounts and third-party payment solutions
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