Patterns are popular in software development and used to identify different types of procedures, designs, or codes that work. AntiPatterns are the exact opposite. They target common mistakes, errors, and people issues that can cause a software project to fail. Despite its negative sounding name, the positive benefits of AntiPatterns are enormous. This book discusses what AntiPatterns are and then provides practical guidelines on how to detect AntiPatterns and the refactored solutions that correct them. The authors discuss over 40 different AntiPatterns in the areas of software development, architecture, and project management.

This is an introductory textbook assuming no previous knowledge of either operating systems or program writing. The book introduces the reader to the way in which the operating system enables the user to control the computer and identifies those features which enable the user to get maximum use in the shortest time.

This book introduces a new, rapidly expanding area in computer science and artificial intelligence. Brain-like computing combines traditional computational techniques with cognitive models inspired by the brain, for building information systems. Image and speech processing, creative planning and design, adaptive control, knowledge acquisition, and database mining, are only a few areas where brain-like computing is applied.

a hands-on, comprehensive guide to both the technology and the business processes of conducting secure transactions on the Web. With focus on Windows NT, the book gets you up to speed on the latest technologies, including digital cash and secure Web commerce servers. Find out how Web transactions should be managed both on the Web and within your own organization.

This book gives you all the hands-on guidance and tools you need to turn your IBM-compatible computer into a high-performance data acquisition system! It shows you how to program interfaces for serial and printer ports, and you'll also learn how to design circuits for parallel and serial interfaces, digital instrumentation, and measurement devices.

Business Objects offer an efficient and natural method of capturing everyday business transactions, including customer profiles, inventory, and order taking. The OMG (Object Management Group) is now establishing standards for Business Objects drafted by Oliver Sims and Peter Eeles. This book outlines the specification that the OMG will adopt, and describes how to design Business Objects for new or existing applications. The interaction of Business Objects with CORBA is also discussed. Includes CD-ROM with... Templates for ready-to-use Business Objects.

With so many people now linking their PCs to on-line services such as CompuServe and Prodigy, small business professionals are learning that they too can use Bulletin Board Systems (BBS) to better sell their products and services.
Bulletin Board Systems for Business is the first step-by-step guide to starting up, using and profiting from a BBS. It comes with a 5.25" disk containing utility programs that will help your BBS run even more smoothly and a free single user copy of Smartcom EZ.

The authors present the complete guide to ANSI standard C language programming. Written by the developers of C, this new version helps readers keep up with the finalized ANSI standard for C while showing how to take advantage of C's rich set of operators, economy of expression, improved control flow, and data structures. The 2/E has been completely rewritten with additional examples and problem sets to clarify the implementation of difficult language constructs. For years, C programmers have let K&R guide them to building well-structured and efficient programs. Now this same help is available to those working with ANSI compilers. Includes detailed coverage of the C language plus the official C language reference manual for at-a-glance help with syntax notation, declarations, ANSI changes, scope rules, and the list goes on and on.

Designed as an introductory level C++ programming textbook. The majority of programs deal with general problems of storing and manipulation different types of data and are applicable to a range of subject areas by the use of modular and structured programming techniques. Scores of sample programs include discussions which dissect the program code line by line.

Comprehensive introduction to C++ is intended for beginners without any programming knowledge using examples and detailed applications rather than formal language definition to teach readers the fundamental principles of C++.

The easy, visual approach to learning C++. "Pictures" of sample code, with clear explanations of every keyword and statement. Thorough coverage of both basic and advanced features. Includes programmer's checklist for developing efficient, reliable code.

This collection of detailed case studies from ten American colleges and universities explores the planning and decision-making involved in establishing a campus-wide electronic library, integrated information management system, or unified information resource.

This book applies the concepts of capacity planning to computer systems with a blend of measurement, modeling, and analytic methods for accurate projection of computer workload and resource characterization. It will be an essential resource for systems managers seeking to get the most out of their information systems.

The fastest way to get results with CDE and Motif. Learn Motif hands-on! Practical coverage of CDE APIs. Covers X11R6.2 and CDE 2.1. All code samples are provided on diskette. This book is based on the widely used X Window System Version 11 Release 6.2 and The Open Group's CDE/Motif Version 2.1, with coverage that's also applicable to CDE 1.2 and 2.0.

Comprehensive handbook contains detailed information on CICS internal structures that system programmers can use to install, maintain and access CICS. Packed with helpful figures, examples and information not available in the official manuals.