An introduction to Apache CouchDB, a schema-free database designed to work with document-based information such as contacts, invoices, and receipts. Each chapter showcases key features, such as simple document CRUD (create, read, updated, delete), advanced MapReduce, and deployment tuning for performance and reliability, using clear and practical scenarios.

Presents practical tools and techniques for implementing natural language processing in computer systems. Along with removing outdated material, this 2nd edition updates every chapter and expands the content to include emerging areas, such as sentiment analysis.

In eight hours of video instruction SQL expert Arie D. Jones teaches you SQL the right way—hands-on and step-by-step! These video lessons focus on exactly what you need to know to master SQL fast and put your new skills to work immediately. Bundle also includes Sams Teach Yourself SQL in 24 Hours. 

The second edition of this complete reference guide has been fully revised and updated for JavaServer Faces 2.0. A fast-paced introduction helps get your first JSF application up and running. Each aspect of JSF is then examined in depth, including request processing lifecycle, page navigation, component development, Ajax, validation, internationalization, and security.

Beginning with the most basic concepts of the Python language with special focus on the 2.6 and 3.1 versions James Payne offers an in–depth look at existing Python programs so you can learn by example. Topics progress from strings, lists, and dictionaries to classes, objects, and modules showing to create a robust, reliable reusable Python application.

Microsoft is introducing changes to the way that the .NET Framework operates. Familiar technologies are being altered, best practices replaced, and developer methodologies adjusted. This book is about breadth rather than depth. it will get you up to speed quickly on what's new in enough depth to get you going but without getting bogged down in the detail.

Subtitled Collective Wisdom from the Experts this book represents Kevlin Henney's distillation of programming tips and advice from some of the most experienced and respected practitioners in the industry. Its wealth of practical knowledge contains principles that apply to projects of all types.

Describes metaprogramming as an essential component of Ruby.  Once you understand the principles of Ruby, including the object model, scopes, and eigenclasses, you're on your way to applying metaprogramming both in your daily work and in your fun, after-hours projects. Packed with examples of metaprogramming in action, many offrom popular libraries or frameworks, such as Rails.

Dig deep and master the intricacies of the common language runtime (CLR) and the .NET Framework 4.0. Jeffrey Richter, a speaker at next month's DevWeek 2010 event in London, provides hands-on instruction and extensive C# code samples to help you tackle the tough topics and develop high-performance applications.