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Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design, 5th Edition

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A clear presentation, organized around the systems development life cycle model. Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design is a briefer version of the authors’ successful Modern System Analysis and Design , designed for those seeking a streamlined approach to the material. This text also features the systems development life cycle model, which is used to organize the information throughout the chapters. The fifth edition emphasizes current changes in systems analysis and design. Download ebook: Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design, 5th Edition If you liked this post, buy me a beer. (Suggested: $3 a beer or $7.5 for a pitcher)

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Advanced Software Testing – Vol. 3: Guide to the ISTQB Advanced Certification as an Advanced Technical Test Analyst

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This book is written for the technical test analyst who wants to achieve advanced skills in test analysis, design, and execution. With a hands-on, exercise-rich approach, this book teaches you how to define and carry out the tasks required to put a test strategy into action. Learn how to analyze the system, taking into account the technical aspects and quality characteristics. Additionally, learn how to evaluate system requirements and designs as part of formal and informal reviews, using an understanding of the underlying technology. You will be able to analyze, design, implement, and execute tests, using risk considerations to determine the appropriate effort and priority for tests. You will also learn how to report on testing progress and provide necessary evidence to support your evaluations of system quality. With a quarter-century of software and systems engineering experience, author Rex Black is President of RBCS; is a leader in software, hardware, and systems testing; and is the most prolific author practicing in the field of software testing today. He published several books on testing that sold tens of thousands of copies worldwide. He is President of the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) and is a Director of the American Software Testing Qualifications Board (ASTQB). This book will help you prepare for the ISTQB Advanced Technical Test Analyst exam. Included are sample exam questions, at the appropriate level of difficulty, for most of the learning objectives covered by the ISTQB Advanced Level syllabus. The ISTQB certification program is the leading software tester certification program in the world. With about 100,000 certificate holders and a global presence in 50 countries, you can be confident in the value and international stature that the Advanced Technical Test Analyst certificate can offer you. Related books: Vol. 1: Guide to the ISTQB Advanced Certification as an Advanced Test Analyst (ISBN 978-1-933952-19-2) Vol. 2: Guide to the ISTQB Advanced Certification as an Advanced Test Manager (ISBN 978-1-933952-36-9) Download ebook: Advanced Software Testing – Vol. 3: Guide to the ISTQB Advanced Certification as an Advanced Technical Test Analyst If you liked this post, buy me a beer. (Suggested: $3 a beer or $7.5 for a pitcher)

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HTML5 Cookbook

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Dive deep into the latest HTML5 features that really make the language shine—everything from markup semantics to Canvas, web forms, application protocols, and the latest JavaScript APIs. With more than 100 practical tips and techniques that you can use in your projects right away, the HTML Cookbook helps you experience HTML5’s versatility firsthand. Each informative recipe includes a code solution, along with a detailed discussion into why and how it works. And each chapter has an example design to showcase the topics presented. This handy book is perfect for intermediate to advanced web and mobile web developers ready to take advantage of HTML5 immediately, with recipes on the following topics: Basic web syntax Progressive HTML5 markup techniques Geolocation Web forms Canvas Audio and video Microdata Advanced JavaScript APIs Download ebook: HTML5 Cookbook If you liked this post, buy me a beer. (Suggested: $3 a beer or $7.5 for a pitcher)

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iOS Sensor Apps with Arduino: Wiring the iPhone and iPad into the Internet of Things

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Turn your iPhone or iPad into the hub of a distributed sensor network with the help of an Arduino microcontroller. With this concise guide, you’ll learn how to connect an external sensor to an iOS device and have them talk to each other through Arduino. You’ll also build an iOS application that will parse the sensor values it receives and plot the resulting measurements, all in real-time. iOS processes data from its own onboard sensors, and now you can extend its reach with this simple, low-cost project. If you’re an Objective-C programmer who likes to experiment, this book explains the basics of Arduino and other hardware components you need—and lets you have fun in the process. Learn how to connect the Arduino platform to any iOS device Build a simple application to control your Arduino directly from an iPad Gather measurements from an ultrasonic range finder and display them on your iPhone Connect an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch to an XBee radio network Explore other methods for connecting external sensors to iOS, including Ethernet and the MIDI protocol Download ebook: iOS Sensor Apps with Arduino: Wiring the iPhone and iPad into the Internet of Things If you liked this post, buy me a beer. (Suggested: $3 a beer or $7.5 for a pitcher)

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Planning and Managing Drupal Projects

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If you’re a solo website designer or part of a small team itching to build interesting projects with Drupal, this concise guide will get you started. Drupal’s learning curve has thrown off many experienced designers, particularly the way it handles design challenges. This book shows you the lifecycle of a typical Drupal project, with emphasis on the early stages of site planning. Learn how to efficiently estimate and set up your own project, so you can focus on ways to make your vision a reality, rather than let project management details constantly distract you. Plan and estimate your project by discovering your client’s goals and audience perceptions Discover how Drupal works under the hood, and learn basic DrupalSpeak Frame the UX design challenge through a deeper understanding of your site’s intended users Get real content for your project as early as possible—before you start prototyping Choose the right modules for your project, and learn about several go-to modules Understand how to walk clients through the Drupal design and development process Download ebook: Planning and Managing Drupal Projects If you liked this post, buy me a beer. (Suggested: $3 a beer or $7.5 for a pitcher)

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Exploring Corrections in America, Second Edition

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John T. Whitehead, Mark Jones, Michael C. Braswell , “Exploring Corrections in America, Second Edition” And..son | 2008 | ISBN: 1593455127 | 650 pages | PDF | 3,8 MB

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Hal Leonard – Guitar Play-Along Vol. 10 – 90s Rock

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Hal Leonard – Guitar Play-Along Vol. 10 – 90s Rock (2009) DVDRip | AVI / XviD 609 Kbps | 672?368 | 29.97 fps | MP3 128 kbps | 684 MB Language: English | Run Time: 129 min

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Hal Leonard – Guitar Play-Along Vol. 12 – Lennon & McCartney

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Hal Leonard – Guitar Play-Along Vol. 12 – Lennon & McCartney (2009) DVDRip | AVI / XviD 639 Kbps | 672?368 | 29.97 fps | MP3 128 kbps | 453 MB Language: English | Run Time: 80 min

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Hal Leonard – Guitar Play-Along Vol. 30 – Bob Marley

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Hal Leonard – Guitar Play-Along Vol. 12 – Lennon & McCartney (2010) DVDRip | AVI / XviD 852 Kbps | 672?368 | 29.97 fps | AC3 192 kbps | 792 MB Language: English | Run Time: 111 min

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Manifest Money [AudioProgram]

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Victoria Wizell, “Manifest Money” [AudioProgram] Multimedia Meditations | 2005 | ISBN: 0977389723 | MP3@96 kbps | 3 hrs 38 mins | 149.8 Mb

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