Böcker av Chris Minnick

A developer's resource to learning one of the most-used scripting languagesJavaScript All-in-One For Dummies saves you shelf space by offering a complete introduction to JavaScript and how it's used in the real world. This book serves up JavaScript coding basics before diving into the tools, libraries, frameworks, and runtime environments new and experienced coders need to know. Start by learning the basics of JavaScript and progress through the techniques and tools used by professional JavaScript developers, even if you've never written code before. You also get the details of today's hottest libraries and frameworks--React.js, Vue.js, Svelte, and Node.js.* Learn the basics of web and application development with the JavaScript language* Grasp the similarities and differences between React.js, Vue.js, and Svelte* Discover how to write server-side JavaScript and how to access databases with Node.js* Gain a highly marketable skill, with one of the most popular coding languages* Launch or further your career as a coder with easy-to-follow instruction* This is the go-to Dummies guide for future and current coders who need an all-inclusive guide JavaScript.This is the go-to Dummies guide for future and current coders who need an all-inclusive guide to the world of JavaScript.

Have big dreams? Kick start them with JavaScript! If we've learned one thing from the Millennial generation, it's that no one is too young to make history online.

Microsoft hat Windows 11 und seine Microsoft 365-Anwendungen mit KI-Power ausgestattet! Der in die Apps integrierte Copilot wird im Nu zur Unterstützung in Ihrem Arbeitsalltag. Chris Minnick zeigt Ihnen anschaulich, wie Sie Copilot-freundliche Prompts schreiben oder einsprechen, die Ergebnisausgabe verbessern und wie Sie Copilot-Funktionen im Projektmanagement und in anderen Aufgaben und Bereichen anwenden. Sie lernen, den Microsoft Copilot an Ihre individuellen Bedürfnisse und Anforderungen anzupassen und mit Plug-Ins die Funktionalität des Copilot zu erweitern.

Von der Prozessautomatisierung über die Code-Optimierung bis hin zur Erledigung von Kernaufgaben wie Dokumentation, Debugging und Aktualisierung - künstliche Intelligenz hilft Ihnen dabei, sich auf den Kern Ihrer Entwicklungsarbeit zu konzentrieren. In diesem Buch lernen Sie die wichtigsten Plattformen kennen, die Sie beim Programmieren unterstützen können. Sie erfahren, welche Möglichkeiten und welche Grenzen die KI-Tools haben und wie Sie diese für Routineaufgaben einsetzen, um Code zu erzeugen und Ihre Codequalität zu verbessern. So behalten Sie den Kopf frei für die wichtigen Aufgaben.

"Music for Losers" straddles the lines between historical fiction, dark comedy, and adventure. While it introduces Leon Czolgosz, the infamous assassin of President William McKinley, as a key character, the story is much broader, focusing predominantly on the eccentric life of Peter T. Lundlehart III, an heir to a vast empire and a man of questionable genius. The book portrays Czolgosz not just as an anarchist but as a complex individual, grappling with his own understanding of anarchism and struggling for acceptance within the anarchist community. The novel delves deep into the psyche of its characters, particularly Peter T. Lundlehart III, whose life is a rollercoaster of audacious and often humorous escapades. From his controversial and somewhat horrifying surgical demonstrations at Harvard Medical School, leading to his expulsion, to his subsequent adventures across America, Peter's journey is filled with moments of wit, peril, and a relentless quest for self-discovery. His interactions with various characters, including a chimpanzee named Bongo in a Wild West bar, showcase his unique and often misguided approach to both human and animal behavior. Furthermore, the book explores the contrast between Peter's flamboyant escapades and Leon Czolgosz's more introspective journey, examining the motivations and events that may have led Czolgosz to commit one of the early 20th century's pivotal moments in American politics. These parallel narratives intertwine to create a rich tapestry that offers insights into the era's social and political landscapes. With its offbeat humor and quirky style, "Music for Losers" is reminiscent of the works of Tom Robbins and Kurt Vonnegut. The novel is not only an entertaining foray into the lives of its unique characters but also a thoughtful exploration of themes like identity, ambition, and the pursuit of knowledge amidst the changing landscapes of early 20th-century America. This satirical, vividly imagined narrative is both an adventure through historical America and a study of one man's eccentric aspirations, making it a captivating read for those who enjoy historical fiction with a twist of humor and a touch of the absurd.

Boost your coding output and accuracy with artificial intelligence tools Coding With AI For Dummies introduces you to the many ways that artificial intelligence can make your life as a coder easier. Even if you're brand new to using AI, this book will show you around the new tools that can produce, examine, and fix code for you. With AI, you can automate processes like code documentation, debugging, updating, and optimization. The time saved thanks to AI lets you focus on the core development tasks that make you even more valuable. Learn the secrets behind coding assistant platforms and get step-by-step instructions on how to implement them to make coding a smoother process. Thanks to AI and this Dummies guide, you'll be coding faster and better in no time. Discover all the core coding tasks boosted by artificial intelligence Meet the top AI coding assistance platforms currently on the market Learn how to generate documentation with AI and use AI to keep your code up to date Use predictive tools to help speed up the coding process and eliminate bugsThis is a great Dummies guide for new and experienced programmers alike. Get started with AI coding and expand your programming toolkit with Coding With AI For Dummies.

Wenn Sie Webseiten oder mobile Apps entwickeln möchten, dann ist dieses Buch für Sie gemacht! Auch ganz ohne Vorkenntnisse steigen Sie einfach ein und lernen die einzelnen Technologien jeweils für sich und im Zusammenspiel kennen und einsetzen. Angefangen beim grundlegenden Aufbau einer Webseite mit HTML, CSS und JavaScript über die Entwicklung mobilder Apps für iOS- und Android-Geräte mit Flutter bis hin zur Verarbeitung der Daten mit Python: Hier ist einfach mehr für Sie drin!

A little birdy told us you needed to know more about MastodonReady to escape the drama of existing social media platforms and try something new and awesome in the world of social media? In Mastodon For Dummies, experienced tech trainers Chris Minnick and Mike McCallister show you exactly how to use Mastodon, the hot decentralized social media offering on the web and destination for thousands of social media migrants. Learn how to sign up for the service on your choice of server and get familiar with the rules of what's sure to become your new favorite app. You'll discover how to connect with other people, attract your own followers, and make yourself right at home in the Mastodon community.In the book, you'll find:* Easy-to-follow instructions on how to choose the Mastodon server that suits you best* Instructions for establishing new connections on a new social platform and learning the rules of the road* Tips for conducting business on Mastodon and making a home for your home-based business or brand on the social media service* Step-by-step guides on launching your very own serverIf you're ready to leave old social platforms in the rear-view and try something new, grab a copy of Mastodon For Dummies.

The go-to guide for learning coding from the ground-upAdding some coding know-how to your skills can help launch a new career or bolster an old one. Coding All-in-One For Dummies offers an ideal starting place for learning the languages that make technology go. This edition gets you started with a helpful explanation of how coding works and how it's applied in the real-world before setting you on a path toward writing code for web building, mobile application development, and data analysis. Add coding to your skillset for your existing career, or begin the exciting transition into life as a professional developer--Dummies makes it easy.* Learn coding basics and how to apply them* Analyze data and automate routine tasks on the job* Get the foundation you need to launch a career as a coder* Add HTML, JavaScript, and Python know-how to your resumeThis book serves up insight on the basics of coding, designed to be easy to follow, even if you've never written a line of code in your life. You can do this.

Quickly learn the most widely used front-end development language with ease and confidenceReact JS Foundations: Building User Interfaces with ReactJS - An Approachable Guide walks readers through the fundamental concepts of programming with the explosively popular front-end tool known as React JS.Written by an accomplished full-stack engineer, speaker, and community organizer, React JS Foundations teaches readers how to understand React and how to begin building applications with it. The book:* Explains and clarifies technical terminology with relevant and modern examples to assist people new to programming understand the language* Helps experienced programmers quickly get up to speed with React* Is stocked throughout with practical and applicable examples of day-to-day React workPerfect for beginner, intermediate, and advanced programmers alike, React JS Foundations will quickly bring you up to speed on one of the most useful and widely used front-end languages on the web today. You can start building your first application today.

A technology book for kids! Learning how to code can be like learning a foreign language. This book serves as an excellent guide to help you start writing in the odd-looking languages that make the web work. Follow simple steps as you work with real code to build your own web robots.

Weißt du, was der Computer macht, wenn du ihm den JavaScript-Befehl alert (4 + 8) gibst? Dann erscheint auf dem Bildschirm ein schickes Fenster - natürlich mit der 12. Du siehst, Programmieren ist gar nicht so schwer. Du musst nur die Befehle kennen und wissen, was sie bewirken. Genau das lernst du in diesem Buch. Und damit das noch mehr Spaß macht, haben sich die Autoren Chris Minnick und Eva Holland für Kinder und Jugendliche ab 10 Jahre drei spannende Projekte für dich ausgedacht: einen Super-Rechner, einen animierten Roboter und ein Wörter-Spiel. Ran an die Tasten!