Books by Wallace Wang

Explaining the popular language in terms that non-programmers can understand. Highlights features and functions new to the latest version of Visual Basic and covers the integration of Visual Basic applications with other tools in the suite. Includes a CD with author-created sample Visual Basic programs and code.

Let there be code!Beginning Programming All-in-One For Dummies offers one guide packed with 7 books to teach you programming across multiple languages. Coding can seem complex and convoluted, but Dummies makes it simple and easy to understand. You'll learn all about the principles of programming, algorithms, data structures, debugging programs, unique applications of programming and more while learning about some of the most popular programming languages used today. Move confidently forward in your computer science coursework or straight into the workforce. You'll come away with a rock-solid foundation in the programming basics, using data, coding for the web, and building killer apps.* Learn the basics of coding, including writing and compiling code, using algorithms, and data structures* Get comfortable with the syntax of several different programming languages* Wrap your mind around interesting programming opportunities such as conducting biological experiments within a computer or programming a video game engine* Develop cross-platform applications for desktop and mobile devicesThis essential guide takes the complexity and convolution out of programming for beginners and arms you with the knowledge you need to follow where the code takes you.

Explore how to use ARKit to create iOS apps and learn the basics of augmented reality while diving into ARKit specific topics.

Now updated and revised to cover the latest features of Microsoft Office 2019The world's leading suite of business productivity software, Microsoft Office helps users complete common business tasks, including word processing, email, presentations, data management and analysis, and much more. Whether you need accessible instruction on Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, or Access--or all of the above--this handy reference makes it easier.In Office X For Dummies, you'll get help with typing and formatting text in Word, creating and navigating an Excel spreadsheet, creating a powerful PowerPoint presentation, adding color, pictures, and sound to a presentation, configuring email with Outlook, designing an Access database, and more. Information is presented in the straightforward but fun language that has defined the Dummies series for more than twenty years.* Get insight into common tasks and advanced tools* Find full coverage of each application in the suite* Benefit from updated information based on the newest software release* Make your work life easier and more efficientlyIf you need to make sense of Office X and don't have time to waste, this is the trusted reference you'll want to keep close at hand!

Swift OS X Programming for Absolute Beginners is your step-by-step guide to learning how to code using Swift, Apple's hottest new programming language. This book will not only teach complete programming novices how to write OS X programs, but it can also help experienced programmers moving to the Macintosh for the first time. You will learn to understand the principles of programming, how to use Swift and Xcode, and how to combine your knowledge into writing OS X programs.If you've always wanted to learn coding but felt stymied by the limitation of simplistic programming languages or intimidated by professional but complicated programming languages, then you'll want to learn Swift. Swift is your gateway to both Macintosh and iOS app development while being powerful and easy to learn at the same time, and Swift OS X Programming for Absolute Beginners is the perfect place to start - add it to your library today.

Best-selling author Wallace Wang teaches you how to use El Capitan, the latest version of the Mac operating system, in everyday situations. This book shows you, the beginner Mac user, how to get up and running, operate, and work day-to-day on your Mac. You will learn how to run applications, manage windows and files, work with the internet, and more. You will even learn how to use your Mac with an iPhone and an Apple watch. If you've ever felt that you couldn't learn how to use a Mac, this is your opportunity to give it a go. What you'll learnHow to get up and running with Mac OS X El CapitanHow to navigate and manage viewsHow to manage your filesWhat entertainment options are available to you, and how to use them How to maintain your Mac How to work with iPhone and Apple watch. Who This Book Is ForAnyone who wants to learn how to use OS X El Capitan. No previous experience is required. 

Want to learn how to program on your Mac? Not sure where to begin? Best-selling author Wallace Wang will explain how to get started with Cocoa, Objective-C, and Xcode. Whether you are an experienced Windows coder moving to the Mac, or you are completely new to programming, you'll see how the basic design of a Mac OS X program works, how Objective-C differs from other languages you may have used, and how to use the Xcode development environment. Most importantly, you'll learn how to use elements of the Cocoa framework to create windows, store data, and respond to users in your own Mac programs. If you want to learn how to develop apps with Cocoa, Objective-C, and Xcode, this book is a great first step. Here are just a few of the things you'll master along the way: Fundamental programming concepts aided by short, easy-to-understand examples How to use Xcode and related programming tools to save time and work more efficiently A firm understanding of the basics of Objective-C and how it compares to other languages you might know How to create simple apps using the Cocoa framework How to easily design, write, test, and market your finished program With this book and your trusty Mac, you're well on your way to transforming your Mac app ideas into real applications.