2nd Edition YOUR FREE GUIDE TO PROGRAMMING RUBY
Ruby is a cross-platform interpreted language which has many features in common with other ‘’scripting” languages such as Perl and Python. However, its version of object orientation is more thorough than those languages and, in many respects, it has more in common with the great-granddaddy of ”pure” OOP languages, Smalltalk. The Ruby language was created by Yukihiro Matsumoto (commonly known as ”Matz”) and it was first released in 1995.
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Tutorial on Fourier Theory
During the preparation of this tutorial, I found that almost all the textbooks on digital image processing have a section devoted to the Fourier Theory. Most of those describe some formulas and algorithms, but one can easily be lost in seemingly incomprehensible mathematics.
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Image Analysis and Processing Tutorial
Image analysis combines techniques that compute statistics and measurements based on the gray-level intensities of the image pixels. You can use the image analysis functions to determine whether the image quality is good enough for your inspection task. Also, you can analyze an image to understand its content and to decide which type of inspection tools to use to solve your application. Image analysis functions also provide measurements that you can use to perform basic inspection tasks such as presence or absence verification.
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DirectX in C# in Brief
Several techniques of implementing DirectX functionality into C# application will be presented. Their common attribute is an idea of component object model (COM) because DirectX is based on component technology. This paper will be focused on use of DirectX graphical capabilities within the C# code of the Microsoft .NET Framework. Three main techniques will be described. First, COM interoperability which allows us to decide what specific functionality to use. There will be also mentioned some basic principles like memory management and garbage collector (GC) and some approaches based on wrapper classes. Second, Visual Basic type library that includes all the functionality, and third, the complete solution known as DirectX 9.0. Each technique will be supported with a code snippet and with several reasons stating its suitability. Nowadays, the need for security can be more important than for the efficiency. This also gives a right answer for the question of how good is solution provided by use of DirectX and .NET Framework.
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XML-RPC and SOAP Programming Guide
XML-RPC and SOAP Programming Guide describes how to use Apple Script and the Apple Event Manager in Mac OS X to make remote procedure calls using the XML-RPC and SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) protocols. XML-RPC is a protocol for using XML and HTTP to make remote procedure calls over the Internet. SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) is a remote procedure call protocol designed for exchanging information in a distributed environment, where a server may consist of a hierarchy of objects. This book describes only how to send XML-RPC and SOAP requests, not how to serve them.
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