Essential Facebook Development

Author : John J. Maver,Cappy Popp
Publisher : Addison-Wesley Professional
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2009-11-12
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780321638151

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Essential Facebook Development by John J. Maver,Cappy Popp Pdf

With more than 250 million active users, Facebook is the world’s #1 social networking platform. But developing successful Facebook applications presents unique challenges, both technical and nontechnical. Now, two of the world’s most experienced Facebook developers show you exactly how to meet those challenges. Essential Facebook Development offers insider guidance and up-to-the-minute best practices for the entire application lifecycle: design, coding, testing, distribution, post-launch monitoring, metrics, and even application marketing. Using extensive real-world examples, John Maver and Cappy Popp reveal why some Facebook applications succeed brilliantly while others fail. Next, they walk through building a complete application using every major component of the Facebook platform. Maver and Popp thoroughly cover Facebook’s most important new features, including Facebook Connect, and provide extensive information available nowhere else–from measuring application success to monetization. Coverage includes Thorough introductions to Facebook’s current architecture, integration points, and development technologies Discussion of successful Facebook applications–and what makes them successful What every developer must know about Facebook’s Terms of Service Creating an effective application infrastructure Creating canvas pages with FBML and IFrames Adding support for profiles, application tabs, and messaging Incorporating JavaScript into Facebook applications with FBJS Integrating Facebook into external sites with Facebook Connect and the Facebook JavaScript Client Library Debugging techniques for Facebook applications Spreading, monitoring, and tuning applications

Author : Jesse Stay
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2008-07-22
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781449379421

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FBML Essentials by Jesse Stay Pdf

Do you have an idea for a Facebook application? With FBML Essentials, you'll learn how to build it quickly using the Facebook Markup Language (FBML) and other easy-to-use tools in the site's framework. If you can develop a website with HTML, writing a Facebook application with the help of this book will be a breeze. Of course, Facebook is not just another website. Any applications you write for it will have a potential audience of 16 million dedicated users. It's not just another social networking site, either. Under the surface, Facebook is pretty sophisticated, with a development toolkit that includes it's own modified version of HTML -- FBML -- to customize the look and feel of your Facebook applications. With FBML Essentials, you not only learn how to get started with this toolkit, you also get a complete reference on every FBML tag Facebook has ever written, with examples of how each tag works and advice on the best ways to use these tags in your code. This book includes: A walkthrough of a sample Facebook application Design rules for using images, CSS, JavaScript, and forms Specific chapters on tags -- authorization tags, logic tags, user/group tags, profile-specific tags, and more Messaging and alerts using FBML Creating forms with FBML Facebook navigation Notifications and requests Dynamic FBML attributes, including MockAJAX How to test your FBML code A chapter on FBJS, Facebook's version of JavaScript If you want to try your hand at writing a Facebook application, you have a willing audience, an easy-to-use toolkit, and the perfect guide to get you started. FBML Essentials will help you take your idea from conception to working application in no time.

Author : Maver
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8131747336

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Essential Facebook Development by Maver Pdf

Author : Jesse Stay
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2011-05-09
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781118098967

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Facebook Application Development For Dummies by Jesse Stay Pdf

A fun and easy guide to creating the next great Facebook app! Want to build the next runaway Facebook app like Farmville or Mafia Wars? Interested in leveraging Facebook app development as part of a marketing strategy? Whether you want to build your own Facebook app from scratch, extend an existing Facebook app, or create a game, this book gets you up and running in no time. Master the Facebook toolkit, get acquainted with the Facebook Markup and Query languages, navigate the Facebook API—even learn how to make money with your new app! Shows you how to build the next great Facebook application with just basic HTML and scripting skills Delves into what makes a good app and what makes a lucrative app Explores how to create Facebook apps for marketing and viral reach, creating apps that can make money, and Facebook game development Reviews the Facebook toolkit and gets you started with the My First Facebook application Covers Facebook Markup and Query languages, navigating the Facebook API, and how to create a compelling interface Create the next killer Facebook app with this approachable, fun guide!

Author : Melanie Nelson,Daniel Herndon
Publisher : For Dummies
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012-07-17
Category : Computers
ISBN : 111817108X

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Facebook All-in-One For Dummies by Melanie Nelson,Daniel Herndon Pdf

The most comprehensive guide to using Facebook Whether you're new to Facebook, a developer exploring apps, or a marketer interested in using Facebook for social media campaigns, this book has content you can use. Seven minibooks thoroughly cover the essentials, from how to get started with Facebook, to Facebook etiquette, to the best pages, apps, and games. You'll find handy information on how or when to share sensitive information and how to stay safe, even when settings change. If you want to join Facebook armed with the best information, this is the book you need. Packs seven minibooks in one practical guide: Getting Started with Facebook, Customizing Your Page, Marketing Yourself on Facebook, Facebook Advertising Basics, Facebook App Development Basics, Facebook Privacy and Etiquette, and Best Facebook Pages, Apps and Games Covers areas of Facebook you may not know about Helps you keep up with Facebook's tricky privacy policies, how to choose a tasteful profile photo, and when to watch your tone Puts practical and essential information in the hands of users, marketers, and developers—whether new or current Get the most out of Facebook and avoid hassles with this helpful, practical guide.

Author : Paul Dunay,Richard Krueger
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2009-10-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780470584033

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Facebook Marketing For Dummies by Paul Dunay,Richard Krueger Pdf

Discover how to leverage the power of the Facebook community to achieve your business marketing goals Facebook boasts an extremely devoted user base, with more than 65 billion page visits per month. With Facebook, an organization can market and promote their brand, products, or services via the network's built-in components of profile pages, polls, community building, advertising, word-of-mouth marketing, and business applications. This insightful resource focuses on the strategies, tactics, and techniques necessary to lead your organization into the world of Facebook marketing. Packed with vital real-world case studies, the book serves as a must-have guide for the most reliable, responsible, and ethical business and marketing practices with Facebook. A helpful reference that discusses essential strategies, tactics, and techniques for excelling in the world of Facebook marketing Examines setting up a business profile page, hosting an event on Facebook, and tracking your return-on-investment Shares strategies for successful Facebook advertising campaigns Demonstrates how to create widgets and Facebook applications Face it: this essential book contains everything you need to know for your foray into Facebook marketing. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Author : Sean Scaplehorn
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
Page : 503 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2012-11-15
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781849693370

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Marmalade SDK Mobile Game Development Essentials by Sean Scaplehorn Pdf

A practical tutorial that's easy to follow with lots of tips, examples and diagrams, including a full game project that grows with each chapter, This book targets Professional and Indie game developers who want to develop games quickly and easily to run across a huge range of smartphones and tablets. You are expected to have some experience writing games using C++ on other platforms. Its aim is to show how to take your existing skills and apply them to writing games for mobile devices (including iOS and Android) by explaining the use of the Marmalade SDK, Familiarity with games and 3D graphics programming would be helpful. No knowledge of specific mobile SDKs such as iOS or Android is required.

Author : Neil Smyth
Publisher : eBookFrenzy
Page : 818 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2015-10-22
Category : Application software
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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iOS 9 App Development Essentials by Neil Smyth Pdf

iOS 9 App Development Essentials is latest edition of this popular book series and has now been fully updated for the iOS 9 SDK, Xcode 7 and the Swift 2 programming language. Beginning with the basics, this book provides an outline of the steps necessary to set up an iOS development environment. An introduction to the architecture of iOS 9 and programming in Swift is provided, followed by an in-depth look at the design of iOS applications and user interfaces. More advanced topics such as file handling, database management, in-app purchases, graphics drawing and animation are also covered, as are touch screen handling, gesture recognition, multitasking, iAds integration, location management, local notifications, camera access and video and audio playback support. Other features are also covered including Auto Layout, Twitter and Facebook integration, App Store hosted in-app purchase content, Sprite Kit-based game development, local map search and user interface animation using UIKit dynamics. Additional features of iOS development using Xcode 7 are also covered, including Swift playgrounds, universal user interface design using size classes, app extensions, Interface Builder Live Views, embedded frameworks, CloudKit data storage and TouchID authentication. The key new features of iOS 9 and Xcode 7 are also covered in detail, including new error handling in Swift 2, designing Stack View based user interfaces, multiple storyboard support, iPad multitasking, map flyover support, 3D Touch and Picture-in-Picture media playback. The aim of this book, therefore, is to teach you the skills necessary to build your own apps for iOS 9. Assuming you are ready to download the iOS 9 SDK and Xcode 7, have an Intel-based Mac and ideas for some apps to develop, you are ready to get started.

Author : Neil Smyth
Publisher : eBookFrenzy
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2012-10-10
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780986027307

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IPhone IOS 6 Development Essentials by Neil Smyth Pdf

Author : Ahmed Azraq,Hala A. Aziz,Uzma Siddiqui,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2017-12-11
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738442860

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Essentials of Application Development on IBM Cloud by Ahmed Azraq,Hala A. Aziz,Uzma Siddiqui,IBM Redbooks Pdf

This IBM® Redbooks® publication is designed to teach university students and app developers the foundation skills that are required to develop, test, and deploy cloud-based applications on IBM Cloud. It shows the latest features of IBM Cloud for developing cloud applications, enhancing applications by using managed services, and the use of DevOps services to manage applications. This book is used as presentations guide for the IBM Skills Academy track Cloud Application Developer and as preparation material for the IBM professional certification exam IBM Certified Application Developer - Cloud Platform. The primary target audience for this course is university students in undergraduate computer science and computer engineer programs with no previous experience working in cloud environments. However, anyone new to cloud computing or IBM Cloud can also benefit from this course.

Author : Selim Arsever
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-25
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781849695077

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jQuery Game Development Essentials by Selim Arsever Pdf

Written as a concise yet practical guide with an explicit focus on utilizing jQuery for game development, you'll learn how to create stunning games that look great without the hassle of learning about a complex game engine in the process.Knowledge of JavaScript and jQuery as well as basic experience with frontend development is all you need to start making games in a matter of hours with this essential guide. Whilst also suitable for those who simply want to start making games with jQuery, it's specifically targeted at web developers that want to experiment with and utilize their existing skills.

Author : Jesse Stay
Publisher : O'Reilly Media
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2008-12-08
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0596519184

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FBML Essentials by Jesse Stay Pdf

Do you have an idea for a Facebook application? With FBML Essentials, you'll learn how to build it quickly using the Facebook Markup Language (FBML) and other easy-to-use tools in the site's framework. If you can develop a website with HTML, writing a Facebook application with the help of this book will be a breeze. Of course, Facebook is not just another website. Any applications you write for it will have a potential audience of 16 million dedicated users. It's not just another social networking site, either. Under the surface, Facebook is pretty sophisticated, with a development toolkit that includes it's own modified version of HTML -- FBML -- to customize the look and feel of your Facebook applications. With FBML Essentials, you not only learn how to get started with this toolkit, you also get a complete reference on every FBML tag Facebook has ever written, with examples of how each tag works and advice on the best ways to use these tags in your code. This book includes: A walkthrough of a sample Facebook application Design rules for using images, CSS, JavaScript, and forms Specific chapters on tags -- authorization tags, logic tags, user/group tags, profile-specific tags, and more Messaging and alerts using FBML Creating forms with FBML Facebook navigation Notifications and requests Dynamic FBML attributes, including MockAJAX How to test your FBML code A chapter on FBJS, Facebook's version of JavaScript If you want to try your hand at writing a Facebook application, you have a willing audience, an easy-to-use toolkit, and the perfect guide to get you started. FBML Essentials will help you take your idea from conception to working application in no time.

Author : Nick Gerakines
Publisher : Wrox
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2008-05-05
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0470246669

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Facebook Application Development by Nick Gerakines Pdf

The wildly popular Facebook social networking platform has published an open Application Programming Interface (API) and developers are eating it up--60,000 signed up to use it in the first few days; with this API, any programmer can create applications and new features for Facebook Explores and explains the components available to programmers, including working with Facebook Markup Language (FBML), querying Facebook with FQL, application layout and flow, advanced configuration and performance tuning, and more Businesses such as NBC, Yahoo!, Red Bull, Forbes, and the Washington Post are building branded applications to reach the growing Facebook community

Author : Ryan Spoon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1470072645

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Mastering Facebook by Ryan Spoon Pdf

Mastering Facebook is a compilation of blog posts detailing the Facebook platform, the science behind virality, outlining winning social media and product strategies, and showcasing industry-leading brands, campaigns and applications."It's easy to miss what other brands are doing when focusing on your own products. Ryan not only finds interesting examples, but distills it down to why it matters to the customer -- and that's valuable."Chaz YoonVP Digital, Living Proof"Understanding the importance of the social conversation is of paramount importance for every brand, business and organization. The tools to create real-time, authentic and relevant touch points with your target audience aren't that complex, but they must be utilized in the correct manner. Ryan has done a masterful job outlining everything you need to know."Greg Bettinelli, SVP Marketing, HauteLook"Digital is changing at a ferocious pace. Understanding the value of social media as a platform to build new products and businesses is essential.And, Ryan is at the epicenter of it all."Ken BabbyGeneral Manager - Digital, The Washington Post"Facebook is the new digital frontier we are only in inning 1. Those who understand how to capture a consumer's attention most cost effectively and efficiently will be the winners in this new era. Ryan's content is the Swiss Army Knife of tactics and techniques to win." Maneesh AroraCofounder and CEO of MightyText

Author : Neil Smyth
Publisher : eBookFrenzy
Page : 860 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-09-27
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780986027352

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iOS 7 App Development Essentials by Neil Smyth Pdf

Beginning with the basics, this book provides an outline of the steps necessary to set up an iOS development environment. An introduction to the architecture of iOS 7 and programming in Objective-C is provided, followed by an in-depth look at the design of iOS applications and user interfaces. More advanced topics such as file handling, database management, in-app purchases, graphics drawing and animation are also covered, as are touch screen handling, gesture recognition, multitasking, iAds integration, location management, local notifications, camera access and video and audio playback support. Other features are also covered including Auto Layout, Twitter and Facebook integration, event reminders, App Store hosted in-app purchase content, collection views and much more. New features of iOS 7 are also covered, including Sprite Kit-based game development, local map search and user interface animation using UIKit dynamics. Fully updated for iOS 7 and Xcode 5, the aim of this book, therefore, is to teach you the skills necessary to build your own apps for iOS 7. Assuming you are ready to download the iOS 7 SDK and Xcode, have an Intel-based Mac and some ideas for some apps to develop, you are ready to get started.