Learning REALbasic through Applications (Charles River Media Programming) [Paperback]

Clayton E Crooks (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1584502061 | ISBN-13: 978-1584502067 | Publication Date: August 12, 2002 | Edition: 1

REALbasic makes it possible to create full-featured Mac OS and Windows applications. This book/CD-ROM package enables you to learn to program in REALbasic by creating applicationsinstead of reading chapter after chapter on programming topics. You'll focus on developing complete, self-contained projectsbeginning with an explanation of the concepts and followed by the complete source code. The applications from each chapter can be used immediately, so the rewards of learning are quick and extensive.

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About the Author

Clayton E. Crooks II (Knoxville, TN) is a partner in Advanced Information Systems, a consulting company specializing in custom hardware and software solutions for education, small business, and government entities. His articles have appeared in Dr. Dobbs, and he is the author of Awesome Game Creation 2/E.

Product Details

• Paperback: 348 pages
• Publisher: Charles River Media; 1 edition (August 12, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584502061
• ISBN-13: 978-1584502067
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,652,100 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Needs Editing Desperately, September 19, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Learning REALbasic through Applications (Charles River Media Programming) (Paperback)

I have never seen a published book with more errors: whole sections of sample code in the wrong places, wrong values in some examples, misplaced order of data entry. Thank goodness I was armed with a general knowledge of REALbasic before I started trying to use this. In addition, explanations are thin, and helpful tips (like cutting and pasting repetitious code) and almost non-existent. The projects are worthwhile, though, if you can get past the poor production of this book.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed., September 22, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Learning REALbasic through Applications (Charles River Media Programming) (Paperback)

I had anticipated this book for a while, and unfortunately it was quite disappointing. Like the previous comment, I had noticed a section where the sample code was a duplicate of the previous chapter. That's an error too large to miss during editing. Another error I noticed was that one of the shortcut keys listed was incorrect. I couldn't figure out why something wasn't working out correctly, until I happened to try using different key combinations. The author had printed control, when he meant the command key.

Also, the sample applications listed were a bit too rudimentary. I felt the author had good intentions, but the applications could have been a little more robust. It truly seems like the book was rushed to print. Sadly, ended up returning the book, because it's definitely not worth the cover price.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not terribly helpful, December 2, 2002

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"jaguarbsd" (San Antonio, Texas United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Learning REALbasic through Applications (Charles River Media Programming) (Paperback)

I would steer clear of this book. I bought it on a whim at a brick and mortar store, because it was the only bok on REALbasic they had. Caveat Emptor. I wish I could sell this book now, I didn't even open the CD on it.
Content is lacking, full of errors and generally as helpful as a stick in the eyeball.