About Hello! Books

The Manning Hello! Series demonstrates how to learn a new technology without getting bogged down in too many details. In each book, User Friendly cartoon characters offer commentary and humorous asides, as the book moves quickly from Hello World into practical techniques. Along the way, readers build a unique hands-on application that leverages the skills learned in the book.

Available in Print Hello! Flex 4 Shows you everything you need to know to get started with Flex 4 without bogging you down in obscure detail or academic edge cases. In this entertaining, illustrated, hands-on book, you'll quickly move from Hello World into the techniques you'll need to use Flex effectively. Also Available! Hello World! Computer Programming for Kids and Other Beginners Provides a gentle but thorough introduction to the world of computer programming. It's written in language a 12-year-old can follow, but anyone who wants to learn programming can use it. Illustrated with kid-friendly original cartoons that educate and entertain beginning programmers.

Manning Early Access Program Hello! Silverlight A fast-paced, entertaining guide that will have you creating eye-catching animations, slick visual transitions, friendlier user interfaces, and even rounded corners, using Microsoft Silverlight! Hello! Python This fast, entertaining on-ramp to the world of Python programming is perfect for beginners--or for anyone looking for a snappy, smart tutorial. Fully-illustrated and full of examples, it's never been easier to get started with Python.