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Manning Releases "wxPython in Action"

The authoritative guide written by wxPython creator

Greenwich, CT. March 24, 2006 – Manning Publications today announced the release of “wxPython in Action” the first published book on wxPython, an open source graphical user interface (GUI) framework allows developers to build cross-platform applications that have robust, highly functional graphical user interfaces.  Co-authored by wxPython creator and a senior software engineer, “wxPython in Action” is the authoritative book on the subject.

“wxPython in Action” is an easy to use tutorial, a detailed guide to best practices, and an extensive reference for wxPython’s large widget library. The book’s direct, no-nonsense style makes for an easy introduction to the concepts. It offers a complete discussion of when, why, and how to use the many widgets in the toolkit and includes dozens of handy reference tables of object properties, methods, and events.

Comparing wxPython with Tkinter, the toolkit that is distributed with Python, author Robin Dunn says that for him, “Tkinter just wouldn't fit my brain, no matter how hard I tried. For other wxPython users, it’s the completely native look and feel that wxPython has that Tkinter doesn't.” On the other hand, he says “wxPython is a large toolkit and can be more difficult to learn, but there are remedies for that. ‘wxPython in Action’ is one of them.”

About the Authors --

Noel Rappin is a senior software engineer at Motorola and a leading Python practitioner. He has a Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology and lives in Chicago, IL. A veteran of the software industry for almost two decades, Robin Dunn is the creator and maintainer of wxPython. Geographically, he is to be found in or between Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA.

About Manning Publications –

Manning is an independent publisher headquartered in Greenwich, CT, that specializes in publishing computer and technical books for professionals --programmers, developers, system administrators, designers, architects, business managers and others. Since 1994, Manning has built its reputation as a publisher of the highest quality technical books and attracts leading technologists and computer scientists to its ranks of authors. For more information, visit http://www.manning.com.   

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wxPython in Action
by Noel Rappin and Robin Dunn
ISBN: 1932394621 

Softbound Print Edition | 584 pages | $49.95

Ebook Edition | $25.00
http://www.manning.com/rappin

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Manning Releases "IntelliJ IDEA in Action"

Comprehensive guide to award-winning JetBrains Java IDE

Greenwich, CT March 13, 2006 - Manning Publications today announced the release  of IntelliJ IDEA in Action, the first published guide to JetBrains^® IntelliJ^® IDEA, the award-winning Java IDE (integrated development environment).  Written by two software veterans with input from JetBrains' chief technology officer, the book shows how to use IntelliJ IDEA to boost Java developer productivity and automate routine time-consuming manual development tasks.

The IDE's feature set is so rich that many developers access only a fraction of everything it has to offer. IntelliJ IDEA in Action provides both an authoritative reference and a roadmap to effective use of IntelliJ IDEA's many productivity-enhancing features. The book covers Version 5.0 of IntelliJ IDEA, illuminating its many Java development features with in-depth explanations and examples. A sample project runs through the book, illustrating everything from using the editor to building, running and debugging, and testing an application. Along the way, the authors demonstrate tricks and productivity-enhancing techniques that are the result of their combined years of experience.

"Both experienced developers and those new to our multiple award-winning Java IDE will find IntelliJ IDEA in Action a valuable tool in discovering features and functionalities of which they may not have been aware," said Alex Tkachman, Marketing Director for JetBrains. "We are pleased to have worked with Manning Publications on the development of the first comprehensive guide for IntelliJ IDEA to be published."

About the Authors --

Duane K. Fields is a software developer and manager. He co-authored Manning's best-selling Web Development with JavaServer Pages. Stephen Saunders is a software engineer with experience in knowledge management, financial services, and data management. Eugene Belyaev is the cofounder, president, and chief technology officer of JetBrains, the company that created IntelliJ IDEA.

About Manning Publications -

Manning is an independent publisher headquartered in Greenwich, CT, that specializes in publishing computer and technical books for professionals --programmers, developers, system administrators, designers, architects, business managers and others. Since 1994, Manning has built its reputation as a publisher of the highest quality technical books and attracts leading technologists and computer scientists to its ranks of authors. For more information, visit http://www.manning.com.   

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Helen Trimes

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IntelliJ IDEA in Action
by Duane K. Fields, Stephen Saunders, Eugene Belyaev
ISBN: 1932394443

Softbound Print Edition 450 pages | $44.95

Ebook Edition $22.50
http://www.manning.com/fields3

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