Research Guides: Computer Programming and Information Sciences Research Guide: Books and Ebooks

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How to Design Programs by Matthias Felleisen; Robert Bruce Findler; Matthew Flatt; Shriram Krishnamurthi
Publication Date: 2018
In this revised edition, offering new design recipes for interactive programs and support for images as plain values, testing, event-driven and distributed programming.
Head First Learn to Code by Eric Freeman
Publication Date: 2018
Using the Python programming language, you'll learn step by step the core concepts of programming as well as many fundamental topics from computer science.
Beginner's Step-By-Step Coding Course by DK
Publication Date: 2020
With this visual guide to computer programming for beginners, it has never been easier to learn how to code.
Oracle Database Exadata Cloud Service: a Beginner's Guide by Brian Spendolini
Publication Date: 2018
Quickly install, configure, and start using Oracle Database Exadata Cloud Service. This book features detailed illustrations and step-by-step instructions.
Must Know High School Computer Programming by Julie Sway
Publication Date: 2020
Focused on core concepts of computer programming, this guide will help you develop a solid understanding of the subject quickly. Clear explanations are accompanied by numerous examples and practical exercises close each chapter.

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- Over 35,000 eBooks available to read and download.
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- This database allows you to use an online dictionary and create a citation for the eBook

Flowchart and Algorithm Basics by A. B. Chaudhuri
Publication Date: 2020
This book is designed to equip the reader with all of the best followed, efficient, well-structured program logics in the form of flowcharts and algorithms.
The Python Workshop by Andrew Bird; Lau Cher Han; Mario Corchero Jiménez; Graham Lee; Corey Wade
Publication Date: 2019
Learn the fundamentals of clean, effective Python coding and build the practical skills to tackle your own software development or data science projects.
Artificial Intelligence with Python by Alberto Artasanchez; Prateek Joshi
Publication Date: 2020
Updated guide to artificial intelligence with Python 3.x, with seven new chapters that cover RNNs, AI and Big Data, fundamental use cases, chatbots, and more.
Mission JavaScript by Sheela Preuitt
Publication Date: 2019
Introduce readers to JavaScript, a programming language that makes websites interactive.
Cloud Computing Basics by T. B. Rehman
Publication Date: 2018
This book is designed for use as a primary textbook for a course in cloud computing or as a resource for professionals.
Computer Science and Multimedia Technologies by Kunwar Singh Vaisla
Publication Date: 2020
This book describes multimedia technology as an integral part of the modern computing environment, basic computer science and multimedia technologies.