Books by Elad Elrom

Write free, open-source, cross-platform, dynamic JavaScript applications that can run anywhere using the MEAN stack - MongoDB, ExpressJS, AngularJS, and Node.js.With this book Mac developers will get the tools needed to set up, write code once, and be able to deploy code on any device. You will be able to cut development time by using one stack to serve all your development needs. Pro MEAN Stack Development enables you to quickly learn everything needed to work effectively with MEAN, from setting up your toolstack to rolling out your free servers, and deploying on any device. You will also learn to build scripts with Grunt and Gulp, Webpack, and Vagrant and how to deploy to the web and mobile using Phonegap. Harness JavaScript to create dynamic and easily-maintainable applications fast and 100% free. Master the MEAN stack with this book today.What You Will LearnUtilize JavaScript for the entire development cycle from front end to back end, database and deployment.Learn to write responsive code that can be deployed on any device.Become a well-rounded developer and be able to understand the entire development cycle.Learn to utilize free open source and cloud services to deploy production-grade code.Who This Book Is ForFront or back end Mac developers familiar with JavaScript and interested in utilizing the MEAN stack to deploy successful apps on all devices. 

This book takes a generation of Flex developers to the advanced and professional best practices in the industry. It covers all the capabilities and advanced concepts of Flex 4.

Whether you're a Flex 3 beginner or intermediate user, this book provides the necessary information to help you develop into an expert. Using a practical hands-on approach, it illustrates exactly how to create robust and scalable enterprise-grade rich Internet applications (RIAs).The book is divided into three parts. The first part discusses the architectural and design aspects of Flex 3 application development. It explains the internals of a Flex 3 application and advocates a few best practices to fine-tune your application to ensure maximum performance. It includes tutorials on creating custom components, data binding, and creating AIR-powered desktop applications.The second part concentrates on effectively integrating Flex 3 with server- and client-side technologies. Techniques for integration with Java and PHP are covered in detail, and content covering interaction with client-side technologies is also included. After reading the chapter on JavaScript integration, you will be ready to create applications that can use Ajax and Flex 3 together.The third and final part of the book is a unique and eclectic mix of some advanced topics like mash-ups, collaborative applications, 3D rendering, highly interactive visualization, and audio and video streaming.In summary, through reading this book, you will benefit from the wealth of information and years of experience the authors hold, and will then be ready to cruise with comfort in the world of Flex 3 application development on your own.