I'm 56 retired and still enjoy working with Arduino. I just recently purchased a Prusa 3d printer and am really enjoying learning it along with fusion 360. That said it really requires having a goal in mind, as it is more difficult to just sit down and learn to make an LED blink. There is a Make book called making things talk that starts out basic but gives lots of ideas on ways to use Arduino in useful ways. Making Things Talk: Using Sensors, Networks, and Arduino to See,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/1680452150/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_t1_TngvDbVTQ4STT
Hope that helps!
Look at the CWNA curriculum. Vendor neutral and comprehensive look at wireless. CWNA is the comprehensive "intro" (though much deeper than a typical intro) to the CWNP program. A CWNA would give you a great foundation in wireless - even if you didn't want to go any further in the program. This book is the holy grail of CWNA level material. I linked the new version that is coming out in March but you could get the current version as well.
If you do decide you like it and want to go further, there are several professional level certs/curriculum that go more in depth into design/security/analysis. They have also recently released new certs and training around non-Wifi wireless technologies (like Zigbee,etc) that are used in IOT-centric areas.
Ok.
WiFi for one room in an office for a dozen people is easy.
One good AP can solve that problem.
Solving WiFi coverage for a production floor (a manufacturing space, I assume) can be a much different problem.
Manufacturing equipment with all that heavy steel will obstruct the RF waves and cause dead spots.
Some manufacturing equipment can also radiate powerful RF that essentially "jams" the WiFi.
So, positioning APs in appropriate locations, and using directional or other antenna options with enhanced sensitivity will all depend on the site survey.
Maybe you won't need to do anything extra. Just throw four or five APs on the ceiling and move on with your life.
Maybe you'll need to deploy seventeen APs with an array of fancy antenna options to overcome various obstacles or challenges.
This book will probably be the best path towards understanding the challenges:
https://www.amazon.com/Certified-Wireless-Network-Administrator-Study/dp/1119734509/
My honest advise is to hire a professional for this job.
Jump straight to the CWNA. CWT is focused more on what you're already doing, basically field work. And I agree with /u/WearyIntention, Sybex study guide is known as the wifi bible for a reason.
https://www.amazon.com/Certified-Wireless-Network-Administrator-Study/dp/1119734509
https://www.amazon.com/Certified-Wireless-Network-Administrator-Study-dp-1119734509/dp/1119734509/ref=dp_ob_title_bk This book is the one I bought when I was studying for network certs, and its explanations for stuff like this are awesome - strongly recommend
Check out this book if your curious. It's an incredible resource.
CWNA Certified Wireless Network Administrator Study Guide: Exam CWNA-108 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1119734509/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_M006FWF882TAC961VGG9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
For what it's worth, if you are actually interested in fast tracking your knowledge of Wireless fundamentals then the CWNA certification program and its associated references are really great. I recommend this book
Ian Clifton - Android User Interface Design (book) was really helpful. It contains a lot of information on prototyping and best UI coding practices as well.
If you have a Mac, should be in the same ballpark - just different language/environment... otherwise, you need a mac. And you need to pay $100/year to publish (Unless that's changed?).
I really liked Big Nerd Ranch: Android Programming. I haven't finished it (New job, new gym membership, real world commitments, etc) but I've made it a large way through and it's not hard to follow.
I don't have a mac, and no interest in buying one, so unless I decide to pay for something like Xamarin I won't have any reason to look up good resources/books on that front :)
This guide has been invaluable for me: http://www.amazon.com/Android-Programming-Ranch-Guide-Guides/dp/0321804333 I've made two Android apps now, and I started with no experience of any kind in making mobile apps. It has great step-by-step examples, and they really focus on explaining the reasons behind why they're taking each step. Can't even begin to explain how thankful I am that someone recommended that book to me. Hope it helps you as much as it did me! Good luck programming!!
I'm currently studying Windows Communication Foundation which is used for Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA). I will be reading Windows Communication Foundation 4 Step by Step but I've already gotten started by following a few tutorials. Today I tried out WfcStorm which does performance load testing of WCF services.
Combined with Entity Framework, Windows Communication Foundation seems to be the current Microsoft technology for enterprise solutions.
Hawk_Blue, as many others have mentioned, Grats on the app!
I am curious, as it being 2015, is the 2013 edition book you suggested on amazon still viable? I plan on joining treehouse as well as pick up this book for better insight.
I find the apple docs very good, but a bit overwhelming @ first, especially if you're new to objective c or cocoa. IMHO a good book is nicer way to start. I recommend this one as a starting point.
It doesn't really match up to any particular CCNP Wireless exam, but whatever... I'm learning stuff and it gives me a break from other books that are counting towards certifications.