apress nov 2023 (65 results)

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Embark on a transformative journey through the exciting world of Roblox Lua scripting with this comprehensive hands-on guide. Tailored to game developers, both seasoned and new, this book serves as your roadmap to mastering the art and science of Lua scripting within the dynamic Roblox Studio environment.You'll explore a wide spectrum of foundational concepts, including variables, functions, loops, tables, arrays, and more. Delve into advanced topics like raycasting, object-oriented programming with humanoids, and intricate leaderboard systems. Each chapter is crafted with real-world examples and step-by-step tutorials, empowering you to create engaging and interactive gameplay experiences.You'll gain profound insights into modularization, efficient coding practices, and techniques to optimize your scripts, paving the way to elevate your game development to an entirely new plane of creativity and complexity. You'll also discover sophisticated scripting concepts, such as custom events, and client-server communication.Invest in your future as a Roblox developer today, and let this book be your guide to crafting extraordinary gaming experiences. Roblox Lua Scripting Essentials provides the insight, tools, and guidance needed to shape your unique path in this thrilling domain of game development.What You'll LearnWield variables, functions, loops, conditionals, arrays, and more to create dynamic gameplay elementsExplore the principles of object-oriented programming, and modularization techniques to develop clean, efficient, and organized codeUnderstand the complex client-server relationships, custom events, and multiplayer functionalities that bring games to lifeDiscover the power of modular coding, enabling you to create more organized and maintainable code basesLay down a robust foundation in Lua scripting for RobloxWho This Book Is ForThis book is meticulously crafted to serve a diverse array of readers, ranging from complete beginners to intermediate developers.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Move beyond the tech jargon and the hype of non-fungible tokens (NFT)s and become empowered to think through solutions to solve your specific business problems.¿ NFTs are important because they enable the manipulation of digital assets in ways that are closer to the way we manipulate physical assets. This book will serve as an introduction to the space and as a source of inspiration for connecting problem and solution dots.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 200 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -If you are a new to the Apple macOS ecosystem and want to get started using it for your enterprise, this is the book for you. You will learn how to navigate the Mac operating system, including an introduction to macOS and its fundamentals, management settings, reinstallation process, and usability. The book also provides tutorials which can be used for troubleshooting networks, configuration, and to ease Windows users¿ transition to the Mac world. Additionally, it provides detailed information about managing Mac devices using Jamf Pro within organizations, as well as basic and advanced automation scripting.By the time you finish Exploring macOS, you will have a detailed understanding of macOS and its functionality, how to manage Mac devices for enterprise use, and the role Jamf Pro plays in managing and securing Mac devices effectively whilse providing a seamless user experience.What You Will LearnPerform administrative tasks on macOS devicesImplement macOS in an enterprise settingUnderstand the differences between various operating systems, particularly macOS and WindowsManage network configuration and its servicesManage Apple macOS devices using Jamf Pro, a stable, robust, and renowned enterprise mobility management toolGet started with Bash (shell) scripting to automate tasksWho Is This Book For:Helpdesk consultants, remote desktop support professionals, system engineers, macOS Apple desktop administrators, enterprise Apple macOS desktop architects, Jamf system engineers, and digital workplace engineers.Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg 372 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -S/4HANA empowers enterprises to take big steps towards digitalization, innovation, and being mobile-friendly. This book is a concise guide to SAP S/4HANA Asset Management and will help you begin leveraging the platform¿s capabilities quickly and efficiently.SAP S/4HANA Asset Management begins with an overview of the platform and its structure. You will learn how it can help with data storage and analysis, business processes, and reporting and analytics. As the book progresses, you will gain insight into single, time-based, performance-based, and multiple counter-based strategy plans. Any project is incomplete without a budget, and this book will help you understand how to use SAP S/4HANA to create and manage yours. The book¿s real-life examples of asset management from contemporary industries reinforce each concept you learn, and its coverage of newer technologies and offerings in S/4HANA Asset Management will give you a sense of the immense potential offered by the platform.When you have finished this book, you will be ready to begin using SAP/S4HANA Asset Management to improve operational planning, maintenance, and scheduling activities in your own business.What You Will LearnPosition S/4HANA Asset Management within the overall Business Applications suiteExplore essential functionalities for enterprise asset hierarchy mappingEfficiently map both unplanned and planned maintenance activitiesSeamlessly integrate asset management, finance, controlling, and budgetingUnleash reporting and analytics in Asset ManagementConfigure Asset Management to meet your S/4HANA requirementsWho This Book Is ForConsultants, project managers, and SAP users who are looking for a complete reference guide on S/4HANA Asset Management.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 404 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Learn how to deal with difficult employee demands, what candidates actually think about recruitment processes, how to navigate layoffs, address the gender pay gap, and protect your time and wellbeing. People Ops is a collection of candid lessons, stories, and principles in leadership, people, and culture from startup environments. It reveals the hard truths and sometimes uncomfortable realities that we all know exist but struggle to articulate.For decades, business and HR leaders have struggled to navigate the complexities of managing people and teams within startups and scaling companies, instead relying on the broad rhetoric of management theory to tackle these challenges or leaning on their networks of leaders who have encountered these challenges before. In parallel, the HR industry has been undergoing a transformation with the growth of People Operations. It¿s a distinct field in HR that relentlessly focuses on engagement, culture, automation and putting people at the heart of all business operations. At the intersection of startups and people operations is an increasingly ambiguous business challenge for how startups can apply leading people practices to drive their growth, rather than in spite of their growth.People Ops is a tactical companion for business and People Operations leaders designed to support them in their roles, spark inspiration and challenge conventional thinking. It supplements author Patrick Caldwell's own experience across multiple startups with stories and examples from his network of investors, CEOs, Founders and C-Level HR executives.What You'll LearnLessons from a path walked building People Operations in a startup environmentUncomfortable truths around the complexities of managing peopleThe key components of a People Operations strategy within a small businessWho This Book is ForThose in small-mediumsized businesses, especially startups, where the reader is in a position of responsibility for people and culture. They¿ll likely hold business leadership positions such as Founder, CEO, COO, VP and Director, or they¿ll be directly within the HR and People Operations space with titles such as CHRO/CPO, Head, Director, Business Partner or AdvisorAPress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 196 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -In today's fast-paced digital landscape, organizations face an ever-increasing volume of data that holds immense potential for driving business success. However, many businesses struggle to harness this potential due to a lack of understanding and effective utilization of data within their culture. This book is a comprehensive guide that unveils the transformative power of data and provides actionable insights to cultivate a data-driven organizational culture.The book emphasizes data strategy and data governance's pivotal role in cultivating a mature data culture using practical insights, frameworks, and best practices. This approach ensures robust data culture structures that uphold data integrity, accessibility, and accountability. These structures operate on the people, processes, and technology through analytics, literacy, governance, process management, and data inventory management.The authors introduce the groundbreaking Usage and Flow Data Culture Model, a unique framework that enables organizations to evaluate and reshape their data culture based on distinct cultural types: Preservationist, Protectionist, Traditional, and Progressive. Each culture type is carefully dissected, revealing associated challenges and opportunities, uncovering suitable strategies in the process.Developing a worthy data culture necessitates a shift in mindset and the development of relevant skills across the organization. Building a Data Culture is your roadmap to fostering data literacy, promoting data-driven decision-making, and cultivating a data-driven mindset.What You'll LearnAssess your organization's current data cultureIdentify cultural strengths and weaknesses within your organizationDevelop a data governance programDefine data policies and standards and establish decision-making processesWho This Book is ForProfessionals and leaders across various industries who are interested in building a data culture within their organizations. The typical reader may have a background in data management, analytics, business intelligence, or technology, but the book is designed to be accessible to a wide range of readers with varying levels of expertise.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 248 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Dive into the world of TypeScript, a popular superset of the JavaScript language that enhances the development experience with static typing. This book covers every aspect of TypeScript in a concise and easy-to-understand style, making it the ultimate resource for mastering TypeScript.Author Ben Beattie-Hood provides comprehensive coverage of TypeScript¿s features, such as structural typing, optionality and union types, computed and recursive types, and much more. Each chapter is packed with practical, real-world examples and insider tips drawn from his 20 years of experience as a trainer, ensuring you understand the most important concepts and learn how to avoid common pitfalls.Modern TypeScript will put you on the path to becoming a TypeScript expert, help you greatly reduce errors, and boost your delivery velocity. Whether yoüre building small projects or large-scale applications, this book will give you the skills and confidence to write cleaner, scalable, and more maintainable code. Don¿t miss this opportunity to elevate your TypeScript proficiency and stay at the forefront of modern development.What You'll LearnUnderstand how TypeScript works and how it fits into the JavaScript ecosystemWork with the type system, including primitives, interfaces, classes, and functionsLeverage the advanced type system with mapped and conditional types, in useful real-world examplesExplore tooling and debugging methods available for TypeScriptFutureproof development projects for scale using the TypeScript toolingWho This Book Is ForDevelopers, designers, and engineers who are writing front end web sites or apps, or using JavaScript-based back end systems, looking to supercharge their skills and knowledge.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 312 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Learn everything you need to know about frameworks that help developers to integrate their solutions with social networks or APIs, from general purpose (Facebook, Twitter, Google, Mastodon) to specialized (LinkedIn, Xing, WhatsApp, YouTube, Instagram, Flickr, TikTok) to vertical (eToro, Fitbit, Strava). This book will teach you how to add social media features to web applications or services developed using Java, Jakarta EE, or generally running on a Java Virtual Machine (JVM).Jam-packed with practical examples of social integration into enterprise applications, yoüll learn how to address common requirements such as social login, identity federation, single sign-on via social accounts, OpenID Connect, and mashups. Yoüll also see how to leverage Java social frameworks like Facebook Business SDK, Twitter4J, Agorava, Keycloak, and Spring Security.Enterprise Social for the Java Platform is an excellent companion to books covering Jakarta EE Security, Spring Security, portals, and related frameworks. Upon completing it, yoüll be armed with the expertise you need to integrate your own Java enterprise applications with social media networks.What You Will LearnHarness the reach and power of social media platforms by integrating your enterprise Java applications with themUnderstand social media standards for different platformsAddress common security issuesWho This Book Is ForDevelopers, architects, and managers of projects involving the use of APIs or Social Networks.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 312 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -This book provides Kafka administrators, site reliability engineers, and DataOps and DevOps practitioners with a list of real production issues that can occur in Kafka clusters and how to solve them. The production issues covered are assembled into a comprehensive troubleshooting guide for those engineers who are responsible for the stability and performance of Kafka clusters in production, whether those clusters are deployed in the cloud or on-premises. This book teaches you how to detect and troubleshoot the issues, and eventually how to prevent them.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 236 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -This book will teach you the underlying concepts of large language models (LLMs), as well as the technologies associated with them.The book starts with an introduction to the rise of conversational AIs such as ChatGPT, and how they are related to the broader spectrum of large language models. From there, you will learn about natural language processing (NLP), its core concepts, and how it has led to the rise of LLMs. Next, you will gain insight into transformers and how their characteristics, such as self-attention, enhance the capabilities of language modeling, along with the unique capabilities of LLMs. The book concludes with an exploration of the architectures of various LLMs and the opportunities presented by their ever-increasing capabilities¿as well as the dangers of their misuse.After completing this book, you will have a thorough understanding of LLMs and will be ready to take your first steps in implementing them into your own projects.What You Will LearnGrasp the underlying concepts of LLMsGain insight into how the concepts and approaches of NLP have evolved over the yearsUnderstand transformer models and attention mechanismsExplore different types of LLMs and their applicationsUnderstand the architectures of popular LLMsDelve into misconceptions and concerns about LLMs, as well as how to best utilize themWho This Book Is ForAnyone interested in learning the foundational concepts of NLP, LLMs, and recent advancements of deep learningAPress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 176 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Learn and implement responsible AI models using Python. This book will teach you how to balance ethical challenges with opportunities in artificial intelligence.The book starts with an introduction to the fundamentals of AI, with special emphasis given to the key principles of responsible AI. The authors then walk you through the critical issues of detecting and mitigating bias, making AI decisions understandable, preserving privacy, ensuring security, and designing robust models. Along the way, yoüll gain an overview of tools, techniques, and code examples to implement the key principles you learn in real-world scenarios.The book concludes with a chapter devoted to fostering a deeper understanding of responsible AI¿s profound implications for the future. Each chapter offers a hands-on approach, enriched with practical insights and code snippets, enabling you to translate ethical considerations into actionable solutions.What You Will LearnUnderstand the principles of responsible AI and their importance in today's digital worldMaster techniques to detect and mitigate bias in AIExplore methods and tools for achieving transparency and explainabilityDiscover best practices for privacy preservation and security in AIGain insights into designing robust and reliable AI modelsWho This Book Is ForAI practitioners, data scientists, machine learning engineers, researchers, policymakers, and students interested in the ethical aspects of AIAPress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 196 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -This book will help you analyze traces and logs from different software environments and communicate analysis results using a pattern language that covers everything from a small debugging log to a distributed trace with billions of messages from hundreds of computers, thousands of software components, threads, and processes.The book begins with the basic terminology of operating systems and programming, the foundation for understanding trace and log analysis. It then talks about patterns that help describe problems from a user¿s view and patterns for errors and failures. Then, the book covers a range of trace patterns that group messages, and explores how logs depict software activities. It even examines specific message patterns and how they connect in a single trace. Moving forward, yoüll review patterns for multiple traces and logs and how to evaluate them. In this way, you can use similar methods to find problems across a wide variety of software. The book also provides guidance for analyzing issues on systems such as Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and other types of computers, including those in networks and the Internet of Things, regardless of their system differences.Upon completing this book, you will be able to navigate the complexities of trace and log analysis and apply uniform diagnostics and anomaly detection pattern language across diverse software environments to help you troubleshoot, debug, and fix issues.What You Will LearnUnderstand pattern language for trace and log analysisGain a pattern-oriented methodology for trace and log analysis applicable to various domains, including cybersecurityMaster the fundamentals of operating systems and programming related to trace and log analysisUnderstand observed behavior in traces and logs, which aids incident response, diagnostics, root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and debuggingWho This Book Is ForSoftware technical support engineers, system and network administrators, software developers, testers, DevOps and DevSecOps, digital forensics and malware analysts, security incident response engineers, data analysts, and data mining practitioners.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 160 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -This book will serve as a framework for you as a software engineer seeking a fulfilling career and wishing to stay passionate and maintain a healthy mental state. It is filled with protocols to achieve effective life-long learning, navigate career development, adapt to changes, maintain work-life balance, and have a healthy lifestyle.As a successful software engineer you tend to focus on improving your technical skills: learning a new programming language, mastering another tool, or using a library. But you also need to build a solid mental framework that will help you navigate your professional development. You need to develop the skills that will help you be a happy software engineer.This book will help you if you feel frustrated, unmotivated, or unhappy; lost in your career path; or uncertain if you want to be a software engineer. It can help you deal with burnout, high levels of stress, or depression; or if you struggle to be productive while working from home.What You Will LearnEfficiently organize your work dayKnow when and how to seek a new project, company, or careerTake care of your body and mind in a software engineering contextUnderstand what contributes to job satisfaction and how to integrate it into your careerUse non-coding activities for your and your company¿s benefitBuild healthy relationships with managers and colleaguesWho This Book Is ForThe typical reader of this book is a software engineer who is highly skilled in technical areas but may feel frustrated, unmotivated, or unhappy in their current position and looking for a way to navigate their professional development and find a healthy work-life balance.The book also will appeal to audiences of other IT or tech professionals, such as project managers, product owners, or designers, who work closely with software engineers and want to understand the challenges they face in their roles. Additionally, individuals who are considering a career in software engineering or development may benefit from the book by gaining insight into the profession and understanding the skills and mindset required to be successful.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 248 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Learn the basics of JavaScript to enhance your web pages. This book focuses on modern JavaScript programming and encourages a well-organized approach to programming in general.JavaScript for Web Developers explains each foundational concept of the language, followed by a practical implementation of that lesson to reinforce what yoüve learned. Author Mark Simon starts with the basics of JavaScript programming, followed by a tutorial on manipulating HTML elements. You will then learn to work with forms, along with CSS and Event Listeners. Hands-on projects will not only solidify each concept in your mind, but they will also give you greater confidence and help you absorb best practices. The book concludes with coverage of Ajax, which will enable you to send and retrieve data from a server asynchronously without interfering with the display and behavior of an existing web page.After reading this book, you will be able to use JavaScript to design and program your own web applications.What Will You LearnUnderstand the basics of JavaScript programmingManipulate and modify web pages with JavaScriptUse JavaScript to interact with HTML and CSSWork with data and understand the basics of working with AjaxWho Is This Book ForBeginning web developers with little to no experience using JavaScript.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 416 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Explore the world of Kubernetes and learn the concepts needed to develop, deploy, and manage applications on this container orchestrator. This step-by-step development guide is designed for application developers and support members aiming to learn Kubernetes and/or prepare for interviews. All the concepts in the book are presented in Q&A format, with questions framed exactly the way they are asked in an interview, giving you a distinctive edge in interviews.Yoüll start by understanding how application development and deployment have evolved over the decades leading up to containerization. Yoüll then dive deep into core Kubernetes concepts, learning Kubernetes architecture, Kubernetes objects and workload resources, and how to exploit them to their full potential. Yoüll also learn Kubernetes deployment strategies and concepts related to rollout and rollback.Moving on, yoüll look at two very important aspects of any computing ecosystem: networking and storage. You will gain an understanding of access control in Kubernetes and how to manage a Kubernetes cluster using probes, resource quotas, taints, and tolerations. You will also get an overview of Docker and review Docker and Kubernetes best practices. Finally, you will learn about the kubectl command line tool.What You Will LearnLearn about basic and advanced Kubernetes objects and workload resourcesMaster important concepts such as namespaces, selectors, annotations, and access controlUnderstand the Kubernetes networking and storage systemManage a Kubernetes cluster with the help of probes, resource quotas, limits, and taintsWho This Book Is ForApplication developers and technical managers¿both on the development and support sides, beginner and intermediate Kubernetes practitioners and aspirants, and those preparing for Kubernetes interviews.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 460 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -This book provides a deep dive into the world of generative AI, covering everything from the basics of neural networks to the intricacies of large language models like ChatGPT and Google Bard. It serves as a one-stop resource for anyone interested in understanding and applying this transformative technology and is particularly aimed at those just getting started with generative AI.Applied Generative AI for Beginners is structured around detailed chapters that will guide you from foundational knowledge to practical implementation. It starts with an introduction to generative AI and its current landscape, followed by an exploration of how the evolution of neural networks led to the development of large language models. The book then delves into specific architectures like ChatGPT and Google Bard, offering hands-on demonstrations for implementation using tools like Sklearn. Yoüll also gain insight into the strategic aspects of implementing generative AI in an enterprise setting, with the authors covering crucial topics such as LLMOps, technology stack selection, and in-context learning. The latter part of the book explores generative AI for images and provides industry-specific use cases, making it a comprehensive guide for practical application in various domains.Whether you're a data scientist looking to implement advanced models, a business leader aiming to leverage AI for enterprise growth, or an academic interested in cutting-edge advancements, this book offers a concise yet thorough guide to mastering generative AI, balancing theoretical knowledge with practical insights.What You Will LearnGain a solid understanding of generative AI, starting from the basics of neural networks and progressing to complex architectures like ChatGPT and Google BardImplement large language models using Sklearn, complete with code examples and best practices for real-world applicationLearn how to integrate LLM¿s in enterprises, including aspects like LLMOps and technology stack selectionUnderstand how generative AI can be applied across various industries, from healthcare and marketing to legal compliance through detailed use cases and actionable insightsWho This Book Is ForData scientists, AI practitioners, Researchers and software engineers interested in generative AI and LLMs.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 228 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -This book is an exhaustive guide to designing and implementing data solutions on Azure. It covers the process of managing data from end to end, starting from data collection all the way through transformation, distribution, and consumption.Modern Data Architecture on Azure begins with an introduction to the fundaments of data management, followed by a demonstration of how to build relational and non-relational data solutions on Azure. Here, you will learn data processing for complex analysis and how to work with CSV and JSON files. Moving forward, you will learn the foundational concepts of big data architecture, along with data management patterns and technology options offered by Azure. From there, yoüll be walked through the data architecture process, including data consortium on Azure, enterprise data governance, and much more. The book culminates with a deep dive into data architecture frameworks with data modeling.After reading this book, you will have a thorough understanding of data design and analytics using Azure, allowing you to collect and analyze massive amounts of data to optimize business performance, forecast future results, and more.What Will You LearnUnderstand the fundamentals of data architecture including data management, data handling ethics, data governance, and metadata managementAnalyze and understand business needs to choose the right Azure services and make informed business decisionsUnderstand Azure Cloud Data design patterns for relational and non-relational data, batch real-time processing, and ETL/ELT pipelinesModernize data architecture using Azure to leverage data and AI to enable digital transformation by securing and optimizing overall data lifecycle managementWho Is This Book For:Data solution architects, data engineers, and IT consultants who want to gain a better understanding of modern data architecture design and implementation on Azure.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 224 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Migrate from pandas and scikit-learn to PySpark to handle vast amounts of data and achieve faster data processing time. This book will show you how to make this transition by adapting your skills and leveraging the similarities in syntax, functionality, and interoperability between these tools.Distributed Machine Learning with PySpark offers a roadmap to data scientists considering transitioning from small data libraries (pandas/scikit-learn) to big data processing and machine learning with PySpark. You will learn to translate Python code from pandas/scikit-learn to PySpark to preprocess large volumes of data and build, train, test, and evaluate popular machine learning algorithms such as linear and logistic regression, decision trees, random forests, support vector machines, Naïve Bayes, and neural networks.After completing this book, you will understand the foundational concepts of data preparation and machine learning and will have the skills necessary toapply these methods using PySpark, the industry standard for building scalable ML data pipelines.What You Will LearnMaster the fundamentals of supervised learning, unsupervised learning, NLP, and recommender systemsUnderstand the differences between PySpark, scikit-learn, and pandasPerform linear regression, logistic regression, and decision tree regression with pandas, scikit-learn, and PySparkDistinguish between the pipelines of PySpark and scikit-learnWho This Book Is ForData scientists, data engineers, and machine learning practitioners who have some familiarity with Python, but who are new to distributed machine learning and the PySpark framework.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 512 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Learn to implement web designs using HTML5 and CSS3. This book focuses on the need for responsive web design and how you can leverage HTML5 and CSS3 to create interactive websites that work in the real world. You do not need be a technology expert or have a prior coding background to benefit from this book. All you need is a want to learn and a curious mind to explore the full spectrum of features HTML5 and CSS3 have to offer.You'll see how to migrate legacy websites to responsive websites in a very easy-to-understand, step-by-step, manner. Additionally, you will learn to use supportive software to create, run, and debug any issues that may arise during the development process. This book will also show you how to implement websites that work on multiple devices, and on various browsers such as Opera, Chrome, internet Explorer, or Edge. All this will be explored with supporting files, open-source software, as well as a practical guide to creating your demo website along with learning new technologies.From the basics to more advanced topics, Creating Responsive Websites Using HTML and CSS is for anyone who wants to learn about and build beautiful responsive websites.What You'll LearnCode and design websites using HTML5 and CSS3Design professional-looking websites using colors, margins, images, and other aspectsCreate a responsive design that will work on laptops, PCs, and any kind of mobile deviceTroubleshoot and fix code errors independently using developer toolsSolve cross-browser responsiveness issues and the challenges that come with different operating systemsWho This Book Is ForStudents and/or website designers who want to upskill their talentsAPress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 292 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Provide a more tactile experience for your customers, who won¿t even need to physically visit stores while optimizing conventional production processes and eradicating the tenuous tasks that nobody really likes to do. Reevaluate all parts of the value chain. Yoüll see the ways technology has been used by fashion brands so far within design, production, marketing, and retail. Then discover the market opportunity that technologies such as 3D printing, augmented reality, and more bring into the chain. Challenge the ways in which you implement basic functions in your own practices. Despite the dominance of brick & mortar stores, digital platforms have emerged to pave the way for more diverse retail experiences with the adoption of technology in the fashion industry.We¿re talking about more than just online shopping. Tap into NFTs, online fitting rooms, and tech solutions for better customer acquisition and increased sales. Fashion tech is more than just clothing covered in LEDs. It is the adoption of value chain optimizations, customer experience enhancing tools, and advanced operations management into existing business models. When taken seriously by the industry, it will be the future of how we all sell and purchase our products and interact with them. With a particular focus on apparel, each section of this book will put a lens on the existing conventions practiced in the industry at all stages of the value chain and how the help of technology could completely transform fashion for a more cost efficient, sustainable and time efficient industry.Use augmented reality, virtual reality, NFTs, body scanning, 3D design, and more to completely revolutionize how you approach fashion. Both as a consumer and as an amazing designer!What You'll LearnBecome more creative in the way you hack any part of the fashion value chainSpark inspiration for implementations of new technologiesin fashion for both customers and designersAdopt and stay forward-thinking by diving into where the industry currently is and where it is goingWho This Book Is ForDecision makers in fashion corporate companies and emerging fashion brands wondering how to innovate in the saturated fashion market, as well as, fashion students with an interest in building the future of fashion. No prior technology knowledge is needed.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 284 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -This book is your practical and comprehensive guide to learning Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for data science, using only the free tier services offered by the platform.Data science and machine learning are increasingly becoming critical to businesses of all sizes, and the cloud provides a powerful platform for these applications. GCP offers a range of data science services that can be used to store, process, and analyze large datasets, and train and deploy machine learning models.The book is organized into seven chapters covering various topics such as GCP account setup, Google Colaboratory, Big Data and Machine Learning, Data Visualization and Business Intelligence, Data Processing and Transformation, Data Analytics and Storage, and Advanced Topics. Each chapter provides step-by-step instructions and examples illustrating how to use GCP services for data science and big data projects.Readers will learn how to set up a Google Colaboratory account and run Jupyternot Elektronisches Buch, access GCP services and data from Colaboratory, use BigQuery for data analytics, and deploy machine learning models using Vertex AI. The book also covers how to visualize data using Looker Data Studio, run data processing pipelines using Google Cloud Dataflow and Dataprep, and store data using Google Cloud Storage and SQL.What You Will LearnSet up a GCP account and projectExplore BigQuery and its use cases, including machine learningUnderstand Google Cloud AI Platform and its capabilitiesUse Vertex AI for training and deploying machine learning modelsExplore Google Cloud Dataproc and its use cases for big data processingCreate and share data visualizations and reports with Looker Data StudioExplore Google Cloud Dataflow and its use cases for batch and stream data processingRun data processing pipelines on Cloud DataflowExplore Google Cloud Storageand its use cases for data storageGet an introduction to Google Cloud SQL and its use cases for relational databasesGet an introduction to Google Cloud Pub/Sub and its use cases for real-time data streamingWho This Book Is ForData scientists, machine learning engineers, and analysts who want to learn how to use Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for their data science and big data projectsAPress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 240 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Master the query language that is revolutionizing how websites are developed and built. This book is a hands-on guide to GraphQL, and will teach you how to use this open source tool to develop and deploy applications quickly and with minimal fuss.Using a project-based approach, you'll learn how to use GraphQL from the ground up. You'll start with the basics, including set up and key details regarding queries and mutations, before moving on to more advanced topics and projects. Over the course of the book, you will gain a thorough understanding of the web development ecosystem from frontend to backend by building React applications using Prisma Apollo Client and MongoDB.After completing this book, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to turbo charge your own enterprise projects.What You'll LearnUnderstand what GraphQL is and how to use itDistinguish between queries and mutations, and how to leverage themGaina greater knowledge of full-stack applications with React, Apollo Server, and Apollo ClientCreate a full stack application with React and PrismaWho This Book Is ForDevelopers and engineers who want to learn about GraphQL so that they can implement in their enterprise React projects. This book is aimed at both backend developers and full stack developers who want to learn to create backend queries using GraphQL.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 276 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Open up the exciting world of electronics with 3D circuit designing tools and create your own fresh new projects. With this quick guide yoüll use high-quality graphical programs to create, modify, and update circuits in an interactive, virtual environment that can also be used in the real world.Follow along with the tutorials and get the chance to play with electronics safely before getting your hands dirty. In just a few minutes, yoüll start creating your first circuit. Yoüll focus more on how the components layout together than on worrying about design to get started. Watch as different electronic components receive different signals and test them in different situations and circuit conditions first before moving on to real-life testing. When yoüre ready, yoüll work with real breadboards and microcontrollers, such as the Arduino, to bring your simulated circuits and projects to life.Once you have your circuit put together, work with basic Arduino programming to give it purpose and make it respond to your commands. By the end of the book you'll have mastered the basics of both circuit design and programming.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 200 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Finally, a book on creative programming, written directly for artists and designers! This second edition offers expanded and updated content incorporating the latest advancements and trends in the field of creative programming, also for creatives who want to work directly with P5.js and online. It delves deeper into the intricacies of computational art. It includes fresh case studies that explore real-world applications of coding art, inspiring readers to think beyond traditional boundaries.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 352 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Learning and using groundbreaking generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Bard can take some time. It¿s a journey that requires patience and flexibility. This book is an indispensable guide for any developer who wants to be a part of the ChatGPT and Bard revolution.ChatGPT and Bard represent an epochal event in the world of generative AI on par with the emergence of the Internet or the launch of the iPhone. But the impact could be even more transformative. No doubt, building applications with ChatGPT and Bard are quickly become strategic and a must-have. This is why developers must understand these technologies now.Yoüll start with a deep dive on ChatGPT and Bard and see how ChatGPT works with the transformer and diffusion models. The book also illustrates how to use the various APIs, such as GPT-4, ChatGPT, Bard, and Bedrock, focusing on the practical uses of these powerful technologies. This includes understanding embeddings, fine tuning ofthe models, using zero-shot and few-shot learning, and adjusting the parameters like temperature.ChatGPT and Bard for Business Automation is your step-by-step tutorial on how to create apps for blog generation, sentiment analysis, language translation and integration.What You Will LearnSee how generative AI models work, their uses cases, benefits, and risks.Work with the various generative AI APIs such as GPT-4, ChatGPT, Bard, Bedrock and Anthropic.Understand prompt engineering, embeddings, fine tuning, and zero-shot/no-shot learning.Develop various applications, such as detecting sentiment.Create blogs and translate languages.Who This Book Is ForData scientists and engineers who want to leverage generative AI APIs; software engineers and developers interested in generative AI and how to integrate the APIs into existing IT environments; start-up personnel who want to use generative AI.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 188 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Salesforce Field Service (formerly Field Service Lightning) connects customers, workforce, and products on a single platform to deliver exceptional on-site services. This book guides Field Service enthusiasts in creating, managing, and automating support with use cases and real-time examples.You will learn Salesforce Field Service which will help you better manage your customers, internal users, and field technicians. As you advance, yoüll learn the whole end-to-end life cycle of creating work orders, associating service appointments to work orders, scheduling and dispatching service appointments to field technicians, and completing the work orders.By the end of this book, yoüll be able to implement, test and deploy Salesforce Field Service for both Desktop and Mobile apps.What yoüll learn Basics of Field Service Field Service objects and data model Field Service schedulingand optimization Configuring Salesforce Field Service Managing Salesforce Field Service capabilities Configuring and using the Field Service Mobile App Deploying and testing Salesforce Field Service Salesforce Field Service KPIs and ReportingWho This Book Is forThis book is for Salesforce admins, developers, and consultants who are looking to learn and implement Salesforce Field Service. A basic understanding of Salesforce is assumed. Coding or programming experience is not required.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 284 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -This book is a hands-on guide for programmers who want to learn how C++ is used to develop solutions for options and derivatives trading in the financial industry. It explores the main algorithms and programming techniques used in implementing systems and solutions for trading options and derivatives. This updated edition will bring forward new advances in C++ software language and libraries, with a particular focus on the new C++23 standard.The book starts by covering C++ language features that are frequently used to write financial software for options and derivatives. These features include the STL (standard template library), generic templates, functional programming, and support for numerical code. Examples include additional support for lambda functions with simplified syntax, improvements in automatic type detection for templates, custom literals, modules, constant expressions, and improved initialization strategies for C++ objects. This book also provides how-to examples that cover all the major tools and concepts used to build working solutions for quantitative finance. It discusses how to create bug-free and efficient applications, leveraging the knowledge of object-oriented and template-based programming. It has two new chapters covering backtesting option strategies and processing financial data. It introduces the topics covered in the book in a logical and structured way, with lots of examples that will bring them to life.Options and Derivatives Programming in C++23 has been written with the goal of reaching readers who are looking for a concise, algorithms-based book that provides basic information through well-targeted examples and ready to use solutions.What You Will LearnGain insight into the fundamental challenges of the options and derivatives marketMaster the features of the C++ language used in quantitative financial programmingUnderstand quantitative finance algorithms for options and derivativesBuild pricing algorithms around the Black-Scholes model, and use binomial and differential equations methodsWho This Book Is ForProfessional developers who have some experience with the C++ language and would like to leverage that knowledge into financial software development.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 324 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Learn how to effectively utilize the Bash shell in your programming. This refreshed and expanded third edition has been updated to Bash 5.2, and many scripts have been rewritten to make them more idiomatically Bash, taking better advantage of features specific to Bash. It is easy to read, understand, and will teach you how to get to grips with Bash programming without drowning you in pages and pages of syntax.Using this book you will be able to use the shell efficiently, make scripts run faster using expansion and external commands, and understand how to overcome many common mistakes that cause scripts to fail. This book is perfect for all beginning Linux and Unix system administrators who want to be in full control of their systems, and really get to grips with Bash programming.The Bash shell is a complete programming language, not merely a glue to combine external Linux commands. By taking full advantage of Shell internals, Shell programs can perform as snappily as utilities written in C or other compiled languages. And you will see how, without assuming UNIX lore, you can write professional Bash programs through standard programming techniques.What You'll LearnUse the Bash shell to write utilities and accomplish most programming tasksReplace many external commands with shell parameter expansion making scripts very fastAvoid many common mistakes that cause scripts to failSee how Bash¿s read line and history libraries can save typing when getting user inputBuild shell scripts that get information from the WebWho This Book Is ForDevelopers, programmers, and open source enthusiasts who want to write scripts using Bash on multiple platformsAPress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 328 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -This book will show you how to build Java-based microservices architecture using the popular Spring Boot framework by evolving a small monolith application to an event-driven architecture composed of several services. This third edition has been updated to cover Spring Boot 3, including its compatibility with Java 17 and Jakarta EE 10, and employs an incremental approach to teach the structure of microservices, test-driven development, and common patterns in distributed systems such as service discovery, load balancing, routing, centralized logs, per-environment configuration, and containerization.Authors Moisés Macero and Tarun Telang get the ball rolling by introducing you to the fundamentals of microservices and Spring Boot before walking you through the development of a basic Spring Boot application. Yoüll then see how to build a front end using React, and learn how to use the data layer to read and write data from and to other systems via Spring Boot and its access to Spring Data and its available APIs. Putting together what you've learned thus far, yoüll begin to transform an application from a monolith to a microservice.This pragmatic approach will enable you to better grasp the benefits of using this type of software architecture, instead of keeping you distracted with theoretical concepts. The emphasis is on what matters most, starting with the minimum viable product, while maintaining the ability to adapt and improve your application as needed. After completing this book, you will have the foundational knowledge necessary to build your own microservice-based applications using Spring Boot.What You Will LearnGain a thorough understanding of microservices architecture and how it differs from monolithic architectures.Discover the step-by-step process of breaking down a monolithic application into smaller, focused servicesBuild microservices with Spring Boot 3, Spring Data, Spring Cloud, React.js, Docker, Cucumber, and moreDevelop Java-based microservices using the latest version of Spring Boot, compatible with Java 17 and Jakarta EE 10.Discover architecture patterns for distributed systems such as asynchronous processing, eventual consistency, resilience, scalability, and moreGain insight into event-driven communication patterns and understand how to design and build event-driven microservicesTrace every request from beginning to end with Sleuth and centralized loggingDeploy your microservices anywhere as Docker containersWho This Book Is ForThose with at least some prior experience with Java programming. Some prior exposure to Spring Boot recommended but not required.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 488 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Computer vision is constantly evolving, and this book has been updated to reflect new topics that have emerged in the field since the first edition¿s publication. All code used in the book has also been fully updated.This second edition features new material covering image manipulation practices, image segmentation, feature extraction, and object identification using real-life scenarios to help reinforce each concept. These topics are essential for building advanced computer vision applications, and yoüll gain a thorough understanding of them. The book¿s source code has been updated from TensorFlow 1.x to 2.x, and includes step-by-step examples using both OpenCV and TensorFlow with Python.Upon completing this book, yoüll have the knowledge and skills to build your own computer vision applications using neural networksWhat You Will LearnUnderstand image processing, manipulation techniques, and feature extractionmethodsWork with convolutional neural networks (CNN), single-shot detector (SSD), and YOLOUtilize large scale model development and cloud infrastructure deploymentGain an overview of FaceNet neural network architecture and develop a facial recognition systemWho This Book Is ForThose who possess a solid understanding of Python programming and wish to gain an understanding of computer vision and machine learning. It will prove beneficial to data scientists, deep learning experts, and students.APress in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 548 pp. Englisch.