Published by Packt Publishing Limited, United Kingdom, Birmingham, 2023
ISBN 10: 1849689601 ISBN 13: 9781849689601
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: Very Good. This book is written in a recipe-based style packed full of practical tips and techniques to help you analyse multidimensional data stored in SSAS 2012 cubes. If you need to master MDX queries in SSAS, then this book is for you!If you are a Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services developer and want to improve your solutions using MDX, then this book is for you. This book is also an essential resource for report developers who need to access the multidimensional cubes through the MDX language. The book assumes you have some basic working knowledge of MDX and a basic understanding of dimensional modelling and cube design. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Packt Publishing, Birmingham, Alabama, 2009
ISBN 10: 184719656X ISBN 13: 9781847196569
Language: English
Seller: A Good Read, LLC, San Antonio, TX, U.S.A.
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Published by Packt Publishing Limited, United Kingdom, Birmingham, 2017
ISBN 10: 1787281868 ISBN 13: 9781787281868
Language: English
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: Very Good. Deliver end-to-end real-time distributed data processing solutions by leveraging the power of Elastic Stack 6.0 Key Features - Get to grips with the new features introduced in Elastic Stack 6.0 - Get valuable insights from your data by working with the different components of the Elastic stack such as Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, X-Pack, and Beats - Includes handy tips and techniques to build, deploy and manage your Elastic applications efficiently on-premise or on the cloud Book Description The Elastic Stack is a powerful combination of tools for distributed search, analytics, logging, and visualization of data from medium to massive data sets. The newly released Elastic Stack 6.0 brings new features and capabilities that empower users to find unique, actionable insights through these techniques. This book will give you a fundamental understanding of what the stack is all about, and how to use it efficiently to build powerful real-time data processing applications. After a quick overview of the newly introduced features in Elastic Stack 6.0, youll learn how to set up the stack by installing the tools, and see their basic configurations. Then it shows you how to use Elasticsearch for distributed searching and analytics, along with Logstash for logging, and Kibana for data visualization. It also demonstrates the creation of custom plugins using Kibana and Beats. Youll find out about Elastic X-Pack, a useful extension for effective security and monitoring. We also provide useful tips on how to use the Elastic Cloud and deploy the Elastic Stack in production environments. On completing this book, youll have a solid foundational knowledge of the basic Elastic Stack functionalities. Youll also have a good understanding of the role of each component in the stack to solve different data processing problems. What you will learn - Familiarize yourself with the different components of the Elastic Stack - Get to know the new functionalities introduced in Elastic Stack 6.0 - Effectively build your data pipeline to get data from terabytes or petabytes of data into Elasticsearch and Logstash for searching and logging - Use Kibana to visualize data and tell data stories in real-time - Secure, monitor, and use the alerting and reporting capabilities of Elastic Stack - Take your Elastic application to an on-premise or cloud-based production environment Who this book is for This book is for data professionals who want to get amazing insights and business metrics from their data sources. If you want to get a fundamental understanding of the Elastic Stack for distributed, real-time processing of data, this book will help you. A fundamental knowledge of JSON would be useful, but is not mandatory. No previous experience with the Elastic Stack is required. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Packt Publishing Limited, United Kingdom, Birmingham, 2023
ISBN 10: 1786463784 ISBN 13: 9781786463784
Language: English
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: Very Good. Use Spring Boot to build lightning-fast apps About This Book Get up to date with the defining characteristics of Spring Boot 2.0 in Spring Framework 5 Learn to perform Reactive programming with SpringBoot Learn about developer tools, AMQP messaging, WebSockets, security, MongoDB data access, REST, and more Who This Book Is For This book is designed for both novices and experienced Spring developers. It will teach you how to override Spring Boot's opinions and frees you from the need to define complicated configurations. What You Will Learn Create powerful, production-grade applications and services with minimal fuss Support multiple environments with one artifact, and add production-grade support with features Find out how to tweak your apps through different properties Use custom metrics to track the number of messages published and consumed Enhance the security model of your apps Make use of reactive programming in Spring Boot Build anything from lightweight unit tests to fully running embedded web container integration tests In Detail Spring Boot provides a variety of features that address today's business needs along with today's scalable requirements. In this book, you will learn how to leverage powerful databases and Spring Boot's state-of-the-art WebFlux framework. This practical guide will help you get up and running with all the latest features of Spring Boot, especially the new Reactor-based toolkit. The book starts off by helping you build a simple app, then shows you how to bundle and deploy it to the cloud. From here, we take you through reactive programming, showing you how to interact with controllers and templates and handle data access. Once you're done, you can start writing unit tests, slice tests, embedded container tests, and even autoconfiguration tests. We go into detail about developer tools, AMQP messaging, WebSockets, security, and deployment. You will learn how to secure your application using both routes and method-based rules. By the end of the book, you'll have built a social media platform from which to apply the lessons you have learned to any problem. If you want a good understanding of building scalable applications using the core functionality of Spring Boot, this is the book for you. Style and approach This book takes a tutorial-based approach to teach you all you need to know to get up and running with the latest version of Spring Boot. Filled with examples, you will gain hands-on experience of every area that Spring tackles. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Packt Publishing, Birmingham, Alabama, 2014
ISBN 10: 1849691924 ISBN 13: 9781849691925
Language: English
Seller: James Lasseter, Jr, Brooksville, FL, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine+. A 446 page work that the outer edge of the pages have a slightly webbed like tannish tracery over an approximate 2 " area that does not penetrated into the pages. A bit of corner wear and at page 215 there is a small fold or dogear at the bottom of the page. Book is actually nicer than the description sounds. Available for immediate shipment, carefully packed in a sturdy box! 206.
Published by Packt Publishing Limited, United Kingdom, Birmingham, 2023
ISBN 10: 1784391360 ISBN 13: 9781784391362
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: Very Good. Over 100 recipes exploring the new and exciting features of Unity 5 to spice up your Unity skillset About This Book Built on the solid foundation of the popular Unity 4.x Cookbook, the recipes in this edition have been completely updated for Unity 5 Features recipes for both 2D and 3D games Provides you with techniques for the new features of Unity 5, including the new UI system, 2D game development, new Standard Shaders, and the new Audio Mixer Who This Book Is For From beginners to advanced users, from artists to coders, this book is for you and everyone in your team! Programmers can explore multimedia features, and multimedia developers can try their hand at scripting. Basic knowledge and understanding of the Unity platform, game design principles, and programming knowledge in C# is essential. What You Will Learn Immerse players with great audio, utilizing Unity 5's audio features including the new Audio Mixer, ambient sound with Reverb Zones, dynamic soundtracks with Snapshots, and balanced audio via Ducking Create better materials with Unity's new, physically-based, Standard Shader Measure and control time, including pausing the game, displaying clocks and countdown timers, and even implementing bullet time effects Improve ambiance through the use of lights and effects such as reflection and light probes Create stylish user interfaces with the new UI system, including power-bars, clock displays, and an extensible inventory system Save and load text and media assets from local or remote sources, publish your game via Unity Cloud, and communicate with websites and their databases to create online scoreboards Discover advanced techniques, including the publisher-subscriber and state patterns, performance bottleneck identification, and methods to maximize game performance and frame rates Control 2D and 3D character movement, and use NavMeshAgents to write NPC and enemy behaviors such as seek, flee, flock, and waypoint path following In Detail Unity 5 is a flexible and intuitive multiplatform game engine that is becoming the industry's de facto standard. Learn to craft your own 2D and 3D computer games by working through core concepts such as animation, audio, shaders, GUI, lights, cameras, and scripting to create your own games with Unity 5. Completely re-written to cover the new features of Unity 5, this book is a great resource for all Unity game developers, from those who have recently started using Unity right up to Unity professionals. The first half of the book focuses on core concepts of 2D game design while the second half focuses on developing 3D game development skills. In the first half, you will discover the new GUI system, the new Audio Mixer, external files, and animating 2D characters in 2D game development. As you progress further, you will familiarize yourself with the new Standard Shaders, the Mecanim system, Cameras, and the new Lighting features to hone your skills towards building 3D games to perfection. Finally, you will learn non-player character control and explore Unity 5's extra features to enhance your 3D game development skills. Style and approach Each chapter first introduces the topic area and explains how the techniques covered can enhance your games. Every recipe provides step-by-step instructions, followed by an explanation of how it all works, and useful additional refinements or alternative approaches. Every required resource and C# script (fully commented) is available to download, enabling you to follow each recipe yourself. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Birmingham: Packt Publishing, 2012, 2012
Seller: Steven Wolfe Books, Newton Centre, MA, U.S.A.
Frain, Ben. Responsive web design with HTML5 and CSS3: learn responsive design using HTML5 and CSS3 to adapt websites to any browser or screen size. Birmingham: Packt Publishing, 2012, 305pp., PAPERBACK, very good. Community experience distilled. ISBN 9781849693189.
Published by Packt Publishing, Birmingham, United Kingdom, 2011
ISBN 10: 1849682860 ISBN 13: 9781849682862
Language: English
Seller: Book Dispensary, Concord, ON, Canada
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. VERY GOOD softcover, no marks in text, uncreased spine. Book.
Published by Packt Publishing, Birmingham, United Kingdom, 2010
ISBN 10: 1849681341 ISBN 13: 9781849681346
Language: English
Seller: Book Dispensary, Concord, ON, Canada
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Published by Packt Publishing, Birmingham, United Kingdom, 2011
ISBN 10: 184951206X ISBN 13: 9781849512060
Language: English
Seller: Book Dispensary, Concord, ON, Canada
Soft cover. Condition: As New. AS NEW softcover, no marks in text, very clean exterior. Book.
Published by Packt Publishing, Ltd., Birmingham, UK, 2014
ISBN 10: 1783980966 ISBN 13: 9781783980963
Language: English
Seller: GraceyBooks, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.
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Published by Packt Publishing Limited, Birmingham, 2023
ISBN 10: 1837634726 ISBN 13: 9781837634729
Language: English
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Mason, OH, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Test the knowledge youve gained while preparing for the exam through a wide variety of exam-oriented questions from each of the five exam domainsKey FeaturesConsolidate your knowledge of all the essential CompTIA A+ Core 1 exam topics and key definitionsGet a realistic feel for the test by taking a mock examGain a solid understanding of computer hardware to effectively solve a scenarioBook DescriptionCompTIA A+ certification is a trusted credential thats highly sought after by professionals looking to prove their mettle in todays digital world. This book will provide you with exam-oriented practice material mirroring the A+ exams level of difficulty to prepare you for every challenge that the exam might throw at you.This book is a compilation of hundreds of carefully curated practice questions on each domain, including mobile devices, networking, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing, as well as hardware and network troubleshooting. The realistic tests are designed in a way to help you accelerate your preparation to achieve the industry-celebrated A+ certification.By the end of this practice book, youll be well-prepared to pass the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) exam with confidence.What you will learnInstall and configure laptop hardware and componentsCompare and contrast common networking hardware and protocols for wireless networkingSelect and install storage devicesDeploy and configure multifunction devices/printers and settingsTroubleshoot problems related to motherboards, RAM, CPU, and powerSummarize aspects of client-side virtualization and cloud computing conceptsWho this book is forThis practice test book is for students and working professionals looking to pass the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) exam who have already completed studying for this exam. The purpose of this book is not to teach you theory, but to check if youve retained the information that youve studied and if youre ready to pass the exam. This practice book comes with a plethora of practice questions that are designed to condition and prepare you for each domain of the exam. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Published by Packt Publishing Ltd, Birmingham, 2005
ISBN 10: 1904811159 ISBN 13: 9781904811152
Language: English
Seller: Godley Books, Hyde, United Kingdom
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Add to basketSoft Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Name/date to front end paper. No other marks or inscriptions. No creasing to covers or to spine. A very clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards and no bumping to corners. 161pp. An open-source approach to building feature-rich telephony systems. We do not use stock photos, the picture displayed is of the actual book for sale. Every one of our books is in stock in the UK ready for immediate delivery. Size: 9.25 x 7.5 inches.
Published by Packt Publishing, Birmingham, England, 2013
ISBN 10: 1782166289 ISBN 13: 9781782166283
Language: English
Seller: Smith Family Bookstore Downtown, Eugene, OR, U.S.A.
Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. text clean and unmarked. binding tight. covers have light wear. edges of pages have very light wear.
Published by Packt Publishing, Birmingham, 2006
ISBN 10: 1904811302 ISBN 13: 9781904811305
Language: English
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Mason, OH, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This book is an innovative and essential short guide for everyone on how to structure your data and set-up your MySQL database tables efficiently and easily. If you're creating a dynamic web application using open-source tools, then you're probably going to be setting up a MySQL database. Getting the design of this database right for your application and its data is vital, but it's often an intimidating and little-known process for non-developers and developers alike. Written by the creator of the popular phpMyAdmin tool, this book is a short but complete guide on how to design good data structures for MySQL. For most of us, setting up the database for an application is often an afterthought. While you don't need to be a professional database designer to create a working application, knowing a few insider tips and techniques can make both the process easier and the end result much more effective. This book doesn't set out to make you an expert in data analysis, but it does provide a quick and easy way to raise your game in this essential part of getting your application right. The book covers: Asking users the right questions to collect relevant data for the system you are building Detecting bad structures Sound data-naming techniques, for both table and column names Modeling data with future growth in mind Implementing security policies with data privileges and views Tuning the structure for performance Producing system documentation (data dictionary, relational schema) Testing the model with appropriate SQL queries This book takes a practical approach, implementing all theoretical concepts with examples. It is a fast-paced tutorial that focuses on critical decisions that you need tomake every time you build MySQL databases. It is rich with tips and advice from an experienced practitioner. The book is ideal for anyone working with applications that use a MySQL database backend will benefit greatly from the advice and techniques in this book. Although a working knowledge of both SQL and MySQL is assumed, the book is suitable for both beginners and intermediate users alike. Whether you read it through and absorb the advice or work through it on a live project, the efficiency and maintainability of your databases will certainly improve as a result. Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Data Collection Chapter 3: Data Naming Chapter 4: Data Grouping Chapter 5: Data Structure Tuning Chapter 6: Case Study: An Airline System This book is an innovative and essential short guide for everyone on how to structure your data and set-up your MySQL database tables efficiently and easily. If you're creating a dynamic web application using open-source tools, then you're probably going to be setting up a MySQL database. Getting the design of this database right for your application and its data is vital, but it's often an intimidating and little-known process for non-developers and developers alike. Written by the creator of the popular phpMyAdmin tool, this book is a short but complete guide on how to design good data structures for MySQL. For most of us, setting up the database for an application is often an afterthought. While you don't need to be a professional database designer to create a working application, knowing a few insider tips and techniques can make both the process easier and the end result much more effective. This book doesn't set out to make you an expert in data analysis, but it does provide a quick and easy way to raise your game in this essential part of getting your application right. The book covers: Asking users the right questions to collect relevant data for the system you are building Detecting bad structures Sound data-naming techniques, for both table and column names Modeling data with future growth in mind Implementing security policies with data privileges and views Tuning the Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Published by Packt Publishing, Birmingham, United Kingdom, 2007
ISBN 10: 1847192041 ISBN 13: 9781847192042
Language: English
Seller: Book Dispensary, Concord, ON, Canada
Soft cover. Condition: As New. AS NEW softcover, no marks in text, very clean exterior. Book.
Published by Packt Publishing, Birmingham, U.K., 2018
ISBN 10: 1788999762 ISBN 13: 9781788999762
Language: English
Seller: Montana Book Company, Fond du Lac, WI, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. 267 pp. Tightly bound. Spine not compromised. Text is free of markings. No ownership markings. Note: I noticed two pages that were previously dog eared.
Published by Packt Publishing Limited, Birmingham, 2024
ISBN 10: 1836646852 ISBN 13: 9781836646853
Language: English
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Mason, OH, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Turn your exam anxiety into confidence with laser-focused practice tests that simulate the real the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam experience to comprehensively test your knowledge and exam prepKey Features: - Work through rigorously aligned mock questions with 100% coverage of the latest SY0-701 exam- Strategic practice tests designed to not just test, but to transform your uncertainty into unshakeable exam confidence- In-depth answer explanations that don't just reveal the right answer-they unpack the why behind each question, bridging knowledge gapsBook Description: Ace the globally recognized CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 certification exam by validating your expertise in essential cybersecurity concepts and practices through rigorously designed practice tests. Covering all the concepts tested in the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam, this exam guide will help you evaluate your proficiency across five core security domains: general security concepts, threats and vulnerabilities with mitigations, security architecture, security operations, and program management.More than just another study guide, this book is a strategic preparation tool that focuses on assessing your retention of the material and evaluating your exam readiness rather than teaching theory. Packed with hundreds of expertly crafted questions, it mirrors the actual exam's difficulty level and offers more than knowledge-you'll develop the confidence and strategic thinking needed to excel on test day. To address the gaps in your knowledge, each question is paired with descriptive answers and in-depth explanations, transforming potential mistakes into powerful learning moments.By the end of this book, you'll be primed to approach the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam with the skills and expertise needed to succeed.What You Will Learn: - Test your ability to identify and differentiate between various security control types- Answer questions on applying effective mitigation techniques- Evaluate security implications of different architecture models- Solve problems focused on protecting data using proven strategies and security concepts- Implement resilience and recovery measures in security operations- Automate and orchestrate secure operations confidently- Assess third-party risk management processes and practices- Answer questions on audits and assessments for specific objectivesWho this book is for: Whether you are a tech newbie pursuing a career in certified security or an IT professional looking to validate your security skills with the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 certification, this book will help you fast-track your IT certification journey. This book is not intended to teach theory; rather, it is designed to assess your retention of the material and evaluate your readiness for the exam.Table of Contents- Mock Exam 1- Mock Exam 2- Mock Exam 3- Mock Exam 4- Mock Exam 5- Mock Exam 6 Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Published by Packt Publishing, Birmingham, 2017
ISBN 10: 1788299558 ISBN 13: 9781788299558
Language: English
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A nice, bright copy. ; 9.3 X 7.5 X 0.9 inches; 388 pages.
Published by Packt Publishing, Birmingham, UK, 2006
ISBN 10: 1904811868 ISBN 13: 9781904811862
Language: English
Seller: Irolita Books, Aurora, ON, Canada
Paperback. Condition: FINE. 24 cm 216 pages. -- Please feel free to request additional information, or detailed photos. Ships with tracking and insurance.
Published by Packt Publishing Limited, Birmingham, United Kingdom, 2013
ISBN 10: 1849694788 ISBN 13: 9781849694780
Language: English
Seller: L. Michael, North Hollywood, CA, U.S.A.
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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine/, 2013 (illustrator). 1st Edition. Near Fine/, $32.77 9781849694780 MASTERING ADOBE PREMIERE PRO CS6 HOTSHOT. Take your video editing skills to new and exciting levels with eight fantastic projects. EKERT, Paul Packt Publishing Limited Birmingham, United Kingdom 2013 1sT Edition Tall Wide S/c. Glossy Black With A Red Bottom Piece, Spine And Title In Red And White Letters, Soft Cover Book: Near Fine/, Slight Shelf, Edge And Corner Wear. 269 Numbered Pages Printed On White Paper, Fine/ Condition. Slight Shelf, Edge And Corner Wear. Corner Spreading And Cover Is Lifting Up, Due To Exposure To Light. D/j. = No Odors, No Writing, No Names, No Rippling, Not Stuck Together, No Book Plate, Not X~Library, No Remainder Or Other Marks. = This Item Will Be Sent Wrapped In Plastic, Taped Shut And In A = Padded Mailing Envelope = To Prevent Shipping Damage So That It Will Arrive In The Description Described Which Applies To This B00K, Only. Will Make It, An Excellent Addition To Your Own Personal Library Collection, Or As A Gift, For The Discriminating Reader / Collector. = WORLD WIDE SHIPPING, AVAILABLE *.
Published by Packt Publishing, Ltd, Birmingham and Mumbai, 2015
ISBN 10: 1783985127 ISBN 13: 9781783985128
Language: English
Seller: Smith Family Bookstore Downtown, Eugene, OR, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Light handling to covers, otherwise very good. Binding tight and text clean.
Published by Packt Publishing Limited, Birmingham, 2019
ISBN 10: 183864413X ISBN 13: 9781838644130
Language: English
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Mason, OH, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Use PySpark to easily crush messy data at-scale and discover proven techniques to create testable, immutable, and easily parallelizable Spark jobsKey FeaturesWork with large amounts of agile data using distributed datasets and in-memory cachingSource data from all popular data hosting platforms, such as HDFS, Hive, JSON, and S3Employ the easy-to-use PySpark API to deploy big data Analytics for productionBook DescriptionApache Spark is an open source parallel-processing framework that has been around for quite some time now. One of the many uses of Apache Spark is for data analytics applications across clustered computers. In this book, you will not only learn how to use Spark and the Python API to create high-performance analytics with big data, but also discover techniques for testing, immunizing, and parallelizing Spark jobs.You will learn how to source data from all popular data hosting platforms, including HDFS, Hive, JSON, and S3, and deal with large datasets with PySpark to gain practical big data experience. This book will help you work on prototypes on local machines and subsequently go on to handle messy data in production and at scale. This book covers installing and setting up PySpark, RDD operations, big data cleaning and wrangling, and aggregating and summarizing data into useful reports. You will also learn how to implement some practical and proven techniques to improve certain aspects of programming and administration in Apache Spark.By the end of the book, you will be able to build big data analytical solutions using the various PySpark offerings and also optimize them effectively.What you will learnGet practical big data experience while working on messy datasetsAnalyze patterns with Spark SQL to improve your business intelligenceUse PySpark's interactive shell to speed up development timeCreate highly concurrent Spark programs by leveraging immutabilityDiscover ways to avoid the most expensive operation in the Spark API: the shuffle operationRe-design your jobs to use reduceByKey instead of groupByCreate robust processing pipelines by testing Apache Spark jobsWho this book is forThis book is for developers, data scientists, business analysts, or anyone who needs to reliably analyze large amounts of large-scale, real-world data. Whether you're tasked with creating your company's business intelligence function or creating great data platforms for your machine learning models, or are looking to use code to magnify the impact of your business, this book is for you. In this book, you'll learn to implement some practical and proven techniques to improve aspects of programming and administration in Apache Spark. Techniques are demonstrated using practical examples and best practices. You will also learn how to use Spark and its Python API to create performant analytics with large-scale data. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Published by Packt Publishing, Birmingham, United Kingdom, 2021
ISBN 10: 1801070113 ISBN 13: 9781801070119
Language: English
Seller: Elizabeth Brown Books & Collectibles, San Diego, CA, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Community Edition. Very good with light rubbing, scuffing and edge wear to glossy paper wraps with faint curl to foot of front fore edge. Trace soil to text edges. Otherwise tight, clean, unmarked interior. NO remainder marks. Shipping confirmed!
Published by Birmingham: Packt Publishing, 2021
ISBN 10: 1800565992 ISBN 13: 9781800565999
Language: English
Seller: Silicon Valley Fine Books, Sunnyvale, CA, U.S.A.
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Published by Packt Publishing, Birmingham, UK, 2020
ISBN 10: 1800209770 ISBN 13: 9781800209770
Language: English
Paperback. Condition: Good +. Octavo, 601 pages. Firm binding; no loose pages. Book and cover with minor wear. A good usable copy. This is a large or heavy book and may require additional shipping charges to mail outside of the United States.
Published by Packt Publishing Limited, Birmingham, 2022
ISBN 10: 1803234679 ISBN 13: 9781803234670
Language: English
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Mason, OH, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Get up and running with Roblox environment and Luau programming basics to build and share your gamesIncludes an exclusive invite to join the online Roblox game development communityKey Features* Begin coding in Luau: build player avatars, battlefields, game physics, countdown timers, a nd more* Learn tips, tricks, best practices, and advanced Roblox coding techniques for game creation* Join the Roblox coding bookclub to discuss queries, provide solutions, and ask Zander for advice on Roblox gamingBook DescriptionRoblox is a huge entertainment platform like no other for both playing and creating games. With over 200 million monthly active users, Roblox has enabled new and experienced developers to create successful games, often called experiences, that can be played globally at no cost.Coding Roblox Games Made Easy, 2nd edition builds a solid foundation of concepts you need to embark on the journey of building 3 games in Roblox in an increasing order of complexity.Create obstacles and traps for an Obby and overcome them to win the game alongside other players and earn rewards.In the next game, manage player avatars, their weapons, a battlefield, add programming logic for the players to find their weapons and fight, with a reward for the last player standing.Take your game development skills to another level, building a multi-player game. Add a timer for players to locate items to escape while Granny hunts for each player to eliminate all of them before the time ends.Finally, you'll delve into the logistics of game production, focusing on optimizing your games' performance by implementing impressive mechanics, monetization, and marketing practices. We also discuss how metaverse is set to change the dynamics of user experience and what the future holds for Roblox game developers.Let's create and share experiences through play!What you will learn* Understand how to use Roblox Studio and other free resources* Learn coding in Luau: basics, game systems, physics manipulation, etc.* Test, evaluate, and redesign to create bug-free and engaging games* Use Roblox programming and rewards to make your first game* Move from lobby to battleground, build avatars, locate weapons to fight* Character selection, countdown timers, locate escape items, assign rewards* Master the 3 Ms: Mechanics, Monetization, Marketing (and Metaverse)Who This Book Is ForGet started with building your first game on the Roblox platform. This book is for anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of Luau programming and Roblox Studio and needs direction to build and share games. If you're already familiar with Roblox and are looking for tips, tricks, and the best Roblox and Luau practices for efficient development, you'll find this book helpful.The book requires no prior knowledge of game development. Coding Roblox Games Made Easy, 2nd edition builds a solid foundation of concepts you need to embark on the journey of building 3 games in Roblox in an increasing order of complexity. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Published by Packt Publishing, Birmingham UK, 2015
ISBN 10: 1783555335 ISBN 13: 9781783555338
Language: English
Seller: Row By Row Bookshop, Sugar Grove, NC, U.S.A.
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Published by Packt Publishing Limited, Birmingham, 2010
ISBN 10: 184969074X ISBN 13: 9781849690744
Language: English
Seller: West With The Night, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
Hard cover. 324 p. Audience: Professional and scholarly. Very good. Light shelfwear, po name on cover.
Published by Packt Publishing Limited, Birmingham, 2019
ISBN 10: 1789616190 ISBN 13: 9781789616194
Language: English
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Mason, OH, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Understand the nitty-gritty of Cybersecurity with easeKey FeaturesAlign your security knowledge with industry leading concepts and toolsAcquire required skills and certifications to survive the ever changing market needsLearn from industry experts to analyse, implement, and maintain a robust environmentBook DescriptionIt's not a secret that there is a huge talent gap in the cybersecurity industry. Everyone is talking about it including the prestigious Forbes Magazine, Tech Republic, CSO Online, DarkReading, and SC Magazine, among many others. Additionally, Fortune CEO's like Satya Nadella, McAfee's CEO Chris Young, Cisco's CIO Colin Seward along with organizations like ISSA, research firms like Gartner too shine light on it from time to time.This book put together all the possible information with regards to cybersecurity, why you should choose it, the need for cyber security and how can you be part of it and fill the cybersecurity talent gap bit by bit. Starting with the essential understanding of security and its needs, we will move to security domain changes and how artificial intelligence and machine learning are helping to secure systems. Later, this book will walk you through all the skills and tools that everyone who wants to work as security personal need to be aware of. Then, this book will teach readers how to think like an attacker and explore some advanced security methodologies. Lastly, this book will deep dive into how to build practice labs, explore real-world use cases and get acquainted with various cybersecurity certifications.By the end of this book, readers will be well-versed with the security domain and will be capable of making the right choices in the cybersecurity field.What you will learnGet an overview of what cybersecurity is and learn about the various faces of cybersecurity as well as identify domain that suits you bestPlan your transition into cybersecurity in an efficient and effective wayLearn how to build upon your existing skills and experience in order to prepare for your career in cybersecurityWho this book is forThis book is targeted to any IT professional who is looking to venture in to the world cyber attacks and threats. Anyone with some understanding or IT infrastructure workflow will benefit from this book. Cybersecurity experts interested in enhancing their skill set will also find this book useful. Cybersecurity jobs confines from basic configuration to advanced systems analysis and defense assessment. Cybersecurity: The Beginner's Guide provides thefundamental information you need to understand the basics of the field, identify your place within it, and start your Cybersecurity career. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.