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HTML / CSS QuickStart Guide by Call Number: Circulating Collection, 3rd Floor ; QA76.76.H94 D87 2021Publication Date: 2021Master HTML and CSS fundamentals to create beautiful websites. This book breaks down HTML5 and CSS3 fundamentals into manageable, practical, and engaging segments designed for first-time developers.
Java: the Complete Reference, Twelfth Edition by Call Number: Circulating Collection, 3rd Floor ; QA76.73.J38 S334 2022Publication Date: 2021Fully updated for Java SE 17, this practical guide shows how to design, write, troubleshoot, run, and maintain high-performance Java programs. Covers the entire Java language, including its syntax, keywords, and libraries. JavaBeans, servlets, applets, Swing, lambda expressions, multithreading, and the default interface method are thoroughly discussed.
Python Crash Course by Publication Date: 2023This fast-paced, thorough introduction to Python will have you writing programs, solving problems, and developing functioning applications in no time. You'll start by learning basic programming concepts, such as variables, lists, classes, and loops, and practice writing clean code with exercises for each topic. You'll also learn how to make your programs interactive and test your code safely before adding it to a project.
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