This month
The Modern Web: Multi-Device Web Development with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript Book Review
This book is a snapshot of current, new, and near-future features in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and related technologies, with a bias toward those that are best for building sites in the multi-device world.
Core Java (9th Edition) , Volume I and Volume II Book Reviews
This review covers both Core Java Volume I--Fundamentals (9th Edition) and Core Java, Volume II--Advanced Features (9th Edition).
C# 5.0 Unleashed Book Review
I highly recommend this book. It is good for both the beginner and the advanced developers.
April 2013
The Java Tutorial: A Short Course on the Basics (5th Edition) Book Review
If you are interested in getting started with Java, or just object oriented programming, this is a great book to start with.
Secure Coding in C and C++ (2nd Edition) Book Review
This is must read for C++ and C developers, but I would also recommend it for any programmer or architect of any language.
Test-Driven Database Development: Unlocking Agility Book Review
I highly recommend this book to developers, database administrators, enterprise architects, and software architects.
Implementing Domain-Driven Design Book Review
I highly recommend this book to every software architect and developer. Even if you don't go all out DDD there is a ton of great advice and wisdom found in this book that will help you improve your skills.
Tool for Reverse engineering SharePoint 2007/2010/2013 to HTML, Text, and DGML Sitemaps
I have upgraded the tool I created for reverse engineering SharePoint 2007 and 2010 into HTML, Text, and DGML Sitemaps to work with SharePoint 2013.
March 2013
The Advanced iOS 6 Developer's Cookbook Book Review
Over all I found this to be an excellent book for experienced developers. It is a perfect addition to her The Core iOS 6 Developer's Cookbook.
Sams Teach Yourself iOS 6 Application Development in 24 Hrs 4th Edition Book Review
If you want to learn iOS 6 development, this is a great place to start.
February 2013
Building Windows 8 Apps with JavaScript Book Review
A must have for any developer building Windows 8 App with JavaScript of any level
CSS3: The Missing Manual 3rd Edition Book Review
This book is both board and deep. Meaning it covers a ton of topics and goes in-depth on all of them. This book is great for the beginner, but also has a lot of advanced material.
January 2013
Learning Cocoa with Objective-C: Developing for the Mac and iOS App Stores Book Review
This book is a nice concise no nonsense introduction to Objective-C.
Essential C# 5.0 Book Review
If you are looking to get into .NET development, this book is a great place to start. This book will teach you all you need to know about C# development.
A Practical Approach to Large-Scale Agile Development Book Review
Finally... A Non-fiction Story of Agile Success
iOS 6 Programming Cookbook Book Review
This is a massive cookbook with tons of recipes. It covers a ton of material and it covers it in depth.
December 2012
The Core iOS 6 Developer's Cookbook Book Review
This book is an invaluable asset for any iOS developer and I highly recommend it. This book will continue to be within arm's reach every time I open Xcode.
Windows 8 Apps with XAML and C# Unleashed Book Review
As with Nathan's book WPF 4 Unleashed this book is a pure pleasure to read. It is in full color, the content is laid out in an easy to read style, the author's writing style makes it easy to read, and the content is all valuable.
.NET, iOS, and Java Architecture and Development Book Recommendations for 2013
Another year has gone by. Merry X-mas and Happy New Year everyone. It is time to update my book recommendation blog.
iOS SDK Development Book Review
This book a no nonsense approach to learning the key points of Objective-C and iOS at the speed of light. It is a fast paced sprint through tons of hands on examples.
Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 Unleashed Book Review
The complete view of Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 Professional in one place.
Learning Objective-C 2.0: A Hands-on Guide to Objective-C for Mac and iOS Developers (2nd Edition) Book Review
If I had to give this book a one word description, I would say it is 'balanced'. I would recommend this book as the place to start for anyone coming from a different find which such as C# or Java, and also as the place to start for anybody looking to get into building applications with Objective-C.
November 2012
Building Windows 8 Apps with C# and XAML Book Review
This book is the perfect size and the perfect depth for getting up to speed quickly with building Windows 8 Store Applications.
Master Your Mac: Simple Ways to Tweak, Customize, and Secure OS X Book Review
This book is a great addition to my collection of Mac how to books. I like this one because it steps over the line into the more technical side of Mac features than most of the Mountain Lion guide books do.
October 2012
Windows Phone 8 SDK what a Big Time Flop
So this evening I had the pleasure of installing the Windows 8 Phone SDK, and 1/2 an hour later uninstalling it.
