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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Finding and moving a file or folder on a Windows system is a trivial task. Finding and moving a thousand files every day across a network can be a full-time job. With the release of this new scripting language, Windows gains something Unix has had since the beginning: a tool to automate system management tasks. Microsoft sysadmins, developers, and power users have been asking for this for a long time. PowerShell replaces today's cobbled-together assemblies of third-party management tools with an elegant programming language and a powerful scripting shell. Windows PowerShell in Action shows how to build scripts and utilities to automate system tasks or create powerful system management tools to handle the day-to-day tasks that drive aWindows administrator's life. Because it's based on the .NET platform, PowerShell is also a powerful tool for developers and power users. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. LINQ in Action is a fast-paced, comprehensive tutorial for professional developers who want to use LINQ. This book explores what can be done with LINQ, shows you how it works in an application, and addresses the emerging best practices. It presents the general purpose query facilities offered by LINQ in the upcoming C# 3.0 and VB 9.0 languages. A running example introduces basic LINQ concepts. Readers then learn to query unstructured data using LINQ to XML and relational data with LINQ to SQL. Finally, the book shows how to extend LINQ for custom applications. The book is very practical, anchoring each new idea with running code. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. DESCRIPTION A lot goes into publishing a successful game: amazing artwork, advanced programming techniques, creative story and gameplay, and highly-collaborative teamworknot to mention flawless rendering and smooth performance on platforms ranging from game consoles to mobile phones. The Unity game development platform combines a powerful rendering engine with the professional code and art workflow tools needed to bring games to life. Unity in Action focuses on the programming part of game development (as opposed to art or design) and teaches readers to create projects in multiple game genres. Building on existing programming experience, readers will work through examples using the Unity toolset, adding the skills needed to go from application coder to game developer. They will leave the book with a well-rounded understanding of how to create graphically driven 2D and 3D applications. Key Features Covers Unitys new 2D game features Simplifies 3D game development Make games for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and more AUDIENCE Examples are presented in C# and should be clear to readers familiar with any OOP language. No previous experience with Unity or game development is required. ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY Unity, a professional quality game engine, is one of the most accessible modern tools for newcomers to game development. It powers games that run the gamut from retro 2D graphics to cutting edge 3D. And the ability to deploy to every major gaming platform, including both mobile (iOS and Android) and consoles, is a huge advantage. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Services like social networks, web analytics, and intelligent e-commerce often need to manage data at a scale too big for a traditional database. As scale and demand increase, so does Complexity. Fortunately, scalability and simplicity are not mutually exclusive rather than using some trendy technology, a different approach is needed. Big data systems use many machines working in parallel to store and process data, which introduces fundamental challenges unfamiliar to most developers. Big Data shows how to build these systems using an architecture that takes advantage of clustered hardware along with new tools designed specifically to capture and analyze web-scale data. It describes a scalable, easy to understand approach to big data systems that can be built and run by a small team. Following a realistic example, this book guides readers through the theory of big data systems, how to use them in practice, and how to deploy and operate them once they're built. AUDIENCE This book requires no previous exposure to large-scale data analysis or NoSQL tools. Familiarity with traditional databases is helpful. ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY To tackle the challenges of Big Data, a new breed of technologies has emerged. Many of which have been grouped under the term "NoSQL." In some ways these new technologies can be more complex than traditional databases and in other ways, simpler. Using them effectively requires a fundamentally new set of techniques. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Simplifies web application development Outlines valuable online resources Teaches Node.js from the ground up Node.js is an elegant server-side JavaScript development environment perfect for scalable, high-performance web applications. Node allows developers to access HTTP and general TCP/IP functionality using a minimalist server-side JavaScript interface. Node.js in Action is an example-driven tutorial that starts at square one and goes through all the features, techniques, and concepts needed to build production-quality Node applications. First it shows how to set up a Node development environment and the community-created extensions. Then it runs through some simple demonstration programs and introduces asynchronous programming, a requirement for real-time applications such as chat, online games, and live statistics. It also shows how to create serious web applications using Node |s HTTP API and introduces community frameworks that make web development easier and faster. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. DESCRIPTION In today's world, user interfaces have to be highly dynamic, asynchronous, and reliable. To meet these demands, the programming world is undergoing a radical shift towards something called Functional Reactive Programming (FRP), or just Reactive Programming. FRP offers programmers a new way to construct their applications so that they respond directly to change. And developers spend less time tracing obscure problems and more time focusing on what their code should be doing. Grokking Reactive User Interfaces teaches programmers a new way of thinking about programs and data as well as how to build robust and extensible user interfaces. This well-illustrated book presents lots of concrete, real-world problems and then shows how FRP helps to solve them. It begins by looking at examples that get readers into the mindset of data flows and goes on to introduce the concept of a View Model. Readers also learn how FRP enables them to better manage change and introduce new features. The final part of this book focuses on higherlevel application design concerns and strategies as you look at architectural approaches and frameworks that work well with FRP thinking. KEY FEATURES Provides lots of illustrations and real-life app examples Teaches a new way of thinking about programs and data Using FRP in day-to-day programming Teaches how to handle increasing complexity in UIs AUDIENCE Readers should have a basic understanding of mobile UI development and be familiar with traditional object-oriented programming paradigms. ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY FRP offers a new way to construct applications so that they respond directly to change. FRP is not a typical technology B that obviously and immediately replaces an inferior technology A. Its more of a way of thinking rather than a mechanical solution. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. DESCRIPTION Anyone Can Create an App is based on the lofty premise that anyone can begin programming given the right tools and the right help. With some time set aside and the course-work in this book, readers will be able to program their first, fully working iPhone or iPad Application. Theyll wonder why they never did it before! Anyone Can Create an App provides the EASY starting point for those people who have never programmed before but who always wanted to build iPhone and iPad apps. It starts with the absolute basics and progresses without leaving gaps so that the non-technical person can feel confident going from green to full-grown. Readers will create several apps for their iPhone and get a huge sense of accomplishment along the way. The book also demystifies some of the "insider terms" that programmers use. KEY FEATURES Short easy, easy to digest chapters No programming experience necessary Gain useful knowledge of iPhone and iPad programming AUDIENCE The Swift programming language is an ideal first language. Non-programmers can finally learn to code in iOS for iPhones and iPads without prior knowledge. ANYONE can create an App! ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY Mobile development needs continue to skyrocket and many people want to get in the surge, but they dont know how to program. Swift is an easy to use intuitive programming language for iOS, OS X, and watchOS and makes an ideal first language. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. DESCRIPTION Cloud Computing is here to stay. As an economically viable way for businesses of all sizes to distribute computing, this technology shows tremendous promise. But the intense hype surrounding the Cloud is making it next to impossible for responsible IT managers and business decision-makers to get a clear understanding of what the Cloud really means, what it might do for them, when it is practical, and what their future with the Cloud looks like. The Cloud at Your Service helps cut through all this fog to help enterprises make these critical decisions based on facts and the authors' informed unbiased recommendations and predictions. KEY POINTS Highly readable approach. Cuts through the hype. Helps managers make decisions. Practical guidance on working in the Cloud. The intense hype surrounding the Cloud is making it next to impossible for responsible IT managers and business decision-makers to get a clear understanding of what the Cloud really means. This resource cuts through all this fog to help enterprises make these critical decisions. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. DESCRIPTION Technical debt is best understood as the work remaining before a job can be considered complete. It is one of the worst bottlenecks when it comes to creating value with software and the ability to deal with it is often the difference between a great business and closing the shop. The Mikado Method is a process which systematically eliminates technical debt. It gets its name from a simple game known as "pick-up sticks." Starting with a jumbled pile of sticks, the goal is to remove the Mikado, or Emperor, stick without disturbing the others. Players carefully remove sticks one at a time, leaving the rest of the heap intact, slowly exposing the Mikado. The game is a great metaphor for eliminating technical debtcarefully extracting each intertwined dependency until successfully resolving the central issue. The Mikado Method describes a pragmatic and straightforward method to plan and perform non-trivial technical improvements on an existing software system. Step by step, readers will identify the scope and nature of technical debt, map the key dependencies, and determine the safest way to approach the "Mikado"the goal. A natural byproduct of this process is the Mikado Graph, a minimalistic, relevant, just-in-time roadmap and information radiator that reflects deep understanding of how the system works. RETAIL SELLING POINTS Written by the creators of the Mikado Method Step-by-step guide with hands on examples Points out sources of technical debts AUDIENCE This book is for software developers with a basic understanding of Java or familiarity with a C-like language. No previous experience with the Mikado Method is necessary. ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY The Mikado Method offers a way to improve software systems without breaking them or going through long periods of having a half functioning system. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Description AWS gives users the networking, compute, and security services they need without making them pay for anything theyre not actually using. With almost a hundred individual AWS services, putting all the pieces together is not a simple thing. That's where this book can help. Learn Amazon Web Services in a Month of Lunches guides readers through the process of building a robust and secure web application using the core AWS services they really need to know. When theyre done, readers will be comfortable with the basics, and know exactly where to look when theyre ready for more. Key features Bite-sized lessons Step-by-step guide Thorough introduction Hands-on examples Audience This book is for developers, system administrators, or anyone looking for an introduction to using AWS cloud. A basic understanding of TCP/IP networking is helpful, but not required. About the Technology Amazon Web Services is, by all metrics, the giant of the cloud computing world. Not only does it dominate in terms of user adoption and market share, but its innovative and highly integrated services have defined the way networked digital services are delivered. Key features Bite-sized lessons Step-by-step guide Thorough introduction Hands-on examples Audience This book is for developers, system administrators, or anyone looking for an introduction to using AWS cloud. A basic understanding of TCP/IP networking is helpful, but not required. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. The Internet of Things (IoT) is a hot topic! Analysts call it a disruptive technology. Competing standards and technologies pop up daily, and there are no tangible signs of a single protocol that will let all devices, services, and applications communicate seamlessly. Fortunately, there's a great universal IoT application platform available now: the World Wide Web. Web standards and tools provide the ideal substrate for connected devices and applications to exchange data. This vision is called the Web of Things. Building the Web of Things is a hands-on guide for designing and implementing scalable, flexible, and open IoT solutions using Web technologies. This book provides the right balance of theory, code samples, and practical examples, and shows how to connect all sorts of devices to the Web and expose their services and data over REST APIs. After building a simple proof of concept app, readers will learn a systematic methodology and system architecture for connecting things to the Web, finding other things, sharing data, and combining these components to rapidly build distributed applications and physical mashups. With each chapter, readers gain the knowledge and skills needed to take full advantage of a new generation of real-time, web-connected devices and services, giving them the ability to build scalable applications that merge the physical and digital worlds. KEY FEATURES Gets readers started with the Web of Things in minutes Offers a complete toolbox of Web and Internet technologies Hands-on guide for using the web to connect apps to the real world ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY The Web of Things is about using the latest Web technologies as the underlying application-level protocol for the Internet of Things (IoT). While the Internet of Things mainly focuses on the networking side of how to connect things, the Web of Things focuses on the application layer, i.e., how things can expose and share their data and services so that they can easily be consumed by Web applications. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Discover how to decipher the most important job interview questions so you can tell your interviewer what they really want to know.Have you ever left a job interview thinking you really nailed it, only to hear nothing back except a short, polite rejection? Didn't you say all the right things? Here's the truth: probably not! Interview Speak shows you how to ace job interviews by answering the questions behind the questions.In Interview Speak you'll learn how to: Break down questions from the interviewer's point of viewAnticipate potential questions from a job descriptionDevelop authentic answers that make you stand outNavigate different interview stagesRecognize and respond to different types of interview questions Job recruiters, screeners, and interviewers speak their own language. In Interview Speak, experienced interview coaches and employment consultants Barbara Limmer and Laura Browne want to help you answer the questions they're really asking! In this practical book, Laura and Barbara break down dozens of common questions with realistic examples you can use to model your own responses. Written for job seekers in any field, Interview Speak shows you how to draw on your own unique skillset and deliver answers that will make you stand out. Discover how to decipher the most important job interview questions so you can tell your interviewer what they really want to know. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Description The Linux operating system powers millions of web servers, data centers, and application platforms worldwide. Whether you're pushing applications to a cloud system like AWS, building a twitter bot on a Raspberry Pi, or rescuing files from a crashed laptop, Linux is required knowledge. Linux in Action is a task-based tutorial that will give readers the skills and deep understanding they'll need to administer a Linux-based system. Key features Hands-on guide Step-by-step examples Task-based Audience Readers should be comfortable working with the files, networks, and basic resources of a modern operating system. About the technology Linux makes it possible to do all kinds of really useful and creative things. For instance, you can load a Linux "live boot" image on a USB stick, boot a PC whose own hard disk has been corrupted, and troubleshoot and fix the problem. Key features Hands-on guide Step-by-step examples Task-based Audience Readers should be comfortable working with the files, networks, and basic resources of a modern operating system. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Summary How can artificial intelligence transform your business? In Zero to AI, youll explore a variety of practical AI applications you can use to improve customer experiences, optimize marketing, help you cut costs, and more. In this engaging guide written for business leaders and technology pros alike, authors and AI experts Nicolo Valigi and Gianluca Mauro use fascinating projects, hands-on activities, and real-world explanations to make it clear how your business can benefit from AI. About the technology Theres no doubt that artificial intelligence has made some impressive headlines recently, from besting chess and Go grand masters to producing uncanny deep fakes that blur the lines of reality. But what can AI do for you? If you want to understand how AI will impact your business before you invest your time and money, this book is for you. About the book Zero to AI uses clear examples and jargon-free explanations to show the practical benefits of AI. Each chapter explores a real-world case study demonstrating how companies like Google and Netflix use AI to shape their industries. You begin at the beginning, with a primer on core AI concepts and realistic business outcomes. To help you prepare for the transition, the book breaks down a successful AI implementation, including advice on hiring the right team and making decisions about resources, risks, and costs. What's inside Identifying where AI can help your organization Designing an AI strategy Evaluating project scope and business impact Using AI to boost conversion rates, curate content, and analyze feedback Understanding how modern AI works and what it can/cant do About the reader For anyone who wants to gain an understanding of practical artificial intelligence and learn how to design and develop projects with high business impact. About the authors Gianluca Mauro and Nicolo Valigi are the cofounders of AI Academy, a company specializing in AI trainings and consulting. Table of Contents: 1. An introduction to artificial intelligence PART 1 - UNDERSTANDING AI 2. Artificial intelligence for core business data 3. AI for sales and marketing 4. AI for media 5. AI for natural language 6. AI for content curation and community building PART 2 - BUILDING AI 7. Readyfinding AI opportunities 8. Setpreparing data, technology, and people 9. GoAI implementation strategy 10. What lies ahead Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. By adopting the micro frontends approach and designing your web apps as systems of features, you can deliver faster feature development, easier upgrades, and pick and choose the technology you use in your stack. Micro Frontends in Action is your guide to simplifying unwieldy frontends by composing them from small, well-defined units. Youll learn to integrate web applications made up of smaller fragments using tools such as web components or server side includes, how to solve the organizational challenges of micro frontends, and how to create a design system that ensures an end user gets a consistent look and feel for your application. Key Features Applying integration strategies with iframes, AJAX, server-side includes, web components and the app-shell approach Optimizing for performance and asset delivery strategies Designing coherent user interfaces Migrating to a micro frontends architecture For intermediate web developers, team leaders, and software architects. About the technology The micro frontends approach extends the principles of microservices to frontend development. The application is divided into multiple independent vertical slicesfrom the database right up to the UIthen integrated using standards such as web components into a single user-facing frontend. Thanks to the smaller scope of a micro frontend, teams can deliver features faster, upgrade more easily, and make their own choices about their technology stack. Michael Geers is a software developer specializing in building user interfaces. He has written software for the web since he was a teenager. In the last few years, he has worked on various customer projects with verticalized architectures. He shares his experiences on this topic at international conferences, in a series of magazine articles, and website. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. DESCRIPTION Git has emerged as the source code control system preferred by distributed development teams. Its unique decentralized architecture and lightning-fast branching allow users to concentrate on code instead of tedious admin tasks. While Git can appear to be a diverse and sprawling beast, there are a few essential concepts and techniques required to get the most out of it. This book helps build the skills needed to use Git effectively in day-to-day dev tasks. Learn Git in a Month of Lunches introduces the discipline of source code control using Git. Whether a newbie or a busy pro moving source control to Git, readers will appreciate how this book concentrates on the components of Git that are used every day. In easy-to-follow lessons designed to take an hour or less, readers can dig into Git's distributed collaboration model, along with core concepts like committing, branching, and merging. Instead of a shallow introduction to Git's massive surface area, theyll find a road map to the commands and processes needed to be instantly productive. KEY SELLING POINTS Starts from square oneno experience required Provides a road map to essential commands and processes Easy-to-follow lessons taking an hour or less to complete AUDIENCE This book is aimed at computer professionals of all levelsboth beginners of source code control and newcomers to the Git version control system ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY Git is the extremely popular version control system that has taken the open source community by storm. Its designed for speed and efficiency and many open source projects have switched to using Gitthe popularity of GitHub and its "social coding" cannot be denied. "This book is aimed at coding professionals who are beginners to either source control or Git. Anyone who type code into files (whether it is a computer program, a CSS file, or an HTML file) can benefit from learning Git to keep track of their work. This book covers beginners to intermediate level topics."--- xix, about this book. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. Learn about computer science by exploring the fascinating journey of making this book! How Computers Make Books. by author and publishing software developer John Whitington, takes readers on a journey through the computer processes needed to create this very book. Each chapter explores the elegance of modern digital printing, from how a computer knows where to place ink to reproducing shades of grey and laying out paragraphs on the page. From graphics rendering, search algorithms, and functional programming to indexing and typesetting, you will discover: How human descriptions translate into computer programsHow can a computer understand document formattingHow a program decides where to print ink on a pageWhy computer science is so interesting to computer scientists, and why it might interest you.and much more! How Computers Make Books introduces what is wonderful about computer science by telling the story of how computers have transformed the ancient art of publishing books. About the technology Computers have transformed every industryeven ones as traditional as creating books. If you have ever been mystified about what goes into programming a computer to do practical, familiar tasks, then this book is for you. In it, you will answer interesting questions about human-computer interaction. How do computers represent all the different languages and letters used by humans? How do we compress a book's worth of complex information to be transferred in seconds? And what exactly is a computer program? This book answers all those questions by telling the story of how it was created! How Computers Make Books explores the elegance of modern digital printing, from how a computer knows where to place ink to reproducing shades of grey and laying out paragraphs on the page. From graphics rendering, search algorithms, and functional programming to indexing and typesetting, the book introduces what is wonderful about computer science. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. The TI 83+ and TI 84+ are more than just powerful graphing calculators: they're great platforms for learning to program by creating math and science programs, practical utilities, and even games. The TI-BASIC language is built in even those who know absolutely nothing about computer programming have everything they need to get started. Programming the TI 83+/84+ introduces students, teachers, and professionals to programming with the TI-83+ and TI-84+ graphing calculators. This fun, easy-to-read book immediately dives into programming and teaches readers to think like a programmer as they use the TI-BASIC language to design and write their own utilities, games, and math programs. They'll also discover tricks to customize, slim down, and speed up their programs as they unlock the full potential of their calculators. ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY TI-83+/84+ calculators are a very powerful, widely-used, and widely-owned tool. Tens of thousands of today's technology professionals got their start in programming or engineering by experimenting with programming their calculators. A great introduction to programming languages Step-by-step, hands-on tutorial Fun and useful examples in every chapter This book requires no previous programming experience or specialized knowledge of math and science. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Classic Computer Science Problems in Python presents dozens of coding challenges, ranging from simple tasks like finding items in a list with a binary sort algorithm to clustering data using k-means. Classic Computer Science Problems in Python deepens your Python language skills by challenging you with time-tested scenarios, exercises, and algorithms. As you work through examples in search, clustering, graphs, and more, you'll remember important things you've forgotten and discover classic solutions to your "new" problems Key Features Breadth-first and depth-first search algorithms Constraints satisfaction problems Common techniques for graphs Adversarial Search Neural networks and genetic algorithms Written for data engineers and scientists with experience using Python. For readers comfortable with the basics of Python About the technology Python is used everywhere for web applications, data munging, and powerful machine learning applications. Even problems that seem new or unique stand on the shoulders of classic algorithms, coding techniques, and engineering principles. Master these core skills, and youll be ready to use Python for AI, data-centric programming, deep learning, and the other challenges youll face as you grow your skill as a programmer. David Kopec teaches at Champlain College in Burlington, VT and is the author of Mannings Classic Computer Science Problemsin Swift. "For intermediate Python programmers"--Back cover. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. Learn Python the fun and easy way with your new friends Erik and Simon! A Pythonic Adventure, is a unique Python beginners guide, written especially for young people. This colorful book uses engaging questions and lively conversations to introduce computer programming to young readers one step at a time. There are no boring lessons or dull exercises; instead, you will team up with two brothers, Erik and Simon, who are busy talking about Python programming and asking the same questions you are! As you follow along, you will learn from the brothers' mistakes, discover how to write programs with a team, and get a chance to create applications you can use in your daily life. All code in this book runs on Mac, Windows, Linux, and Raspberry Pi. The engaging questions and lively conversations in the book will help you learn useful Python skills like: Installing PythonWorking with filesCreating text-based dialog boxes and menusUsing if/then, loops, list, dictionaries, and input/outputBuilding web applicationsMaking your web apps look super professional It's fun to learn with friends! Join them as they chat about the language, learn the basics, and build some cool programs. It's the perfect way for young programmers (and their parents!) to get started. About the technology Python is one of the best languages for new programmers! Its creators designed it to be easy to learn and easy to use. But Python isn't just a language for beginners it is used for all sorts of things, from web apps to artificial intelligence! Open up this fun, friendly guide and you will see just how easy it is to get started with Python. A Pythonic Adventure, is a unique Python beginners guide, written especially for young people. You will team up with two brothers, Erik and Simon, who are busy talking about Python programming and asking the same questions you are! With its engaging questions and lively conversations, the book will introduce computer programming, one step at a time. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Description Progressive Web Apps are built with a collection of technologies, design concepts, and Web APIs that work in tandem to provide an applike experience on the mobile web. Progressive Web Apps takes readers, step-by-step, through real world examples and teaches them how to build fast, engaging, and reliable websites. This book is written with stand-alone chapters, letting readers learn about particular features of interest without having read previous chapters. Key features Hands- on examples Stand-alone chapters Step-by-step guide Audience Readers should have some experience with developing websites using HTML, CSS and JavaScript. About the Technology Progressive Web Apps let you create fast, resilient applications that benefit users regardless of their connection speed or device constraints. Key features Hands- on examples Stand-alone chapters Step-by-step guide Audience Readers should have some experience with developing websites using HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Imagine predicting which customers are thinking about switching to a competitor or flagging potential process failures before they happen Think about the benefits of automating tedious business processes and back-office tasks Consider the competitive advantage of making decisions when you know the most likely future events Machine learning can deliver these and other advantages to your business, and its never been easier to get started! Machine Learning for Business teaches you how to make your company more automated, productive, and competitive by mastering practical, implementable machine learning techniques and tools. Thanks to the authors down-to-earth style, youll easily grok why process automation is so important and why machine learning is key to its success. In this hands-on guide, youll work through seven end-to-end automation scenarios covering business processes in accounts payable, billing, payroll, customer support, and other common tasks. Using Amazon SageMaker (no installation required!), youll build and deploy machine learning applications as you practice takeaway skills youll use over and over. By the time youre finished, youll confidently identify machine learning opportunities in your company and implement automated applications that can sharpen your competitive edge! Key Features Identifying processes suited to machine learning Using machine learning to automate back office processes Seven everyday business process projects Using open source and cloud-based tools Case studies for machine learning decision making For technically-inclined business professionals or business developers. No previous experience with automation tools or programming is necessary. Doug Hudgeon runs a business automation consultancy, putting his considerable experience helping companies set up automation and machine learning teams to good use. In 2000, Doug launched one of Australias first electronic invoicing automation companies. Richard Nichol has over 20 years of experience as a data scientist and software engineer. He currently specializes in maximizing the value of data through AI and machine learning techniques. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Many of the people responsible for a website don't have a clue what's required to build one and keep it up and running. The job of planning, launching, and managing a site often falls to people who have little or no experience in web design or development. Website Owner's Manual is for the thousands of marketers, IT managers, project leaders, and business owners who need to put a website in place and keep it running with a minimum of trouble. Using clever illustrations, easy-to-follow lists and diagrams, and other friendly touches, Website Owner's Manual helps readers form a vision for a site, guides them through the process of selecting a web design agency, and gives just enough background to help them make intelligent decisions throughout the development process. This book provides a jargon-free overview of web design, including accessibility, usability, online marketing, and web development techniques. Using Website Owner's Manual, readers master the vocabulary and concepts they need to discuss how a website dovetails with the needs of a business. This book will help them work confidently with the designers and developers building and maintaining a site so they can concentrate on what your website needs to do. "Website Owner's Manual" is for the thousands of marketers, IT managers, project leaders, and business owners who need to put a Web site in place and keep it running with a minimum of trouble. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. HIGHLIGHT A fast-paced, hands-on tutorial that both teaches and entertains readers as they learn Flex 4 while building a complete application. DESCRIPTION Flex 4 is an open-source tool that allows developers to easily add life to web applications with dynamic user features, colorful transitions, and eye-catching animations. Flex also provides powerful data handling for industrial-strength applications. We think it should be just as much fun to learn Flex as it is to use it. And we know that fun learning gets better results. Hello! Flex 4 demonstrates how to get started without getting bogged down in technical detail or academic edge cases. In this book, User Friendly cartoon characters offer commentary and snide side comments, as the book moves quickly from Hello World into practical techniques. Each one is illustrated with a hands-on example. Along the way, readers will build a unique Flex application that mashes Yahoo Maps with Twitter to keep track of friends. KEY POINTS * Demonstrates a complete application built over the course of the book * Entertaining style with User Friendly graphics * Accessible to HTML or web developers without programming experience Flex 4 is an open-source tool that allows developers to easily add life to Web applications with dynamic user features, colorful transitions, and eye-catching animations. "Hello! Flex 4" makes it as much fun to learn Flex as it is to use it. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. The best programming techniques are often the shortest and simplest. Hacks are the little gems you learn from the old guy in the next cube or from the geniuses on StackOverflow. In this compact and infinitely useful book, Android expert Carlos Sessa delivers 50 hacks that will save you time, stretch your skills, and maybe even make you smile. 50 Android Hacks organizes 50 Android hacks into categories including Layout, Animation, Patterns, UX, and more. Each fully-illustrated hack is just a few pages long and includes annotated source code. AUDIENCE This book is for beginner as well as advanced Android developers. ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY A hack is an alternative or additional piece of code that performs a specific function. These functions can help customize Android devices, making them more useful and fun to use. Fully illustrated hacks Complete working examples for each hack Great guide for creating advanced Android apps Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. Master the demand forecasting skills you need to decide what resources to acquire, products to produce, and where and how to distribute them. For demand planners, S&OP managers, supply chain leaders, and data scientists. Demand Forecasting Best Practices is a unique step-by-step guide, demonstrating forecasting tools, metrics, and models alongside stakeholder management techniques that work in a live business environment. You will learn how to: Lead a demand planning team to improve forecasting quality while reducing workloadProperly define the objectives, granularity, and horizon of your demand planning processUse smart, value-weighted KPIs to track accuracy and biasSpot areas of your process where there is room for improvementHelp planners and stakeholders (sales, marketing, finances) add value to your processIdentify what kind of data you should be collecting, and howUtilise different types of statistical and machine learning models Follow author Nicolas Vandeput's original five-step framework for demand planning excellence and learn how to tailor it to your own company's needs. You will learn how to optimise demand planning for a more effective supply chain and will soon be delivering accurate predictions that drive major business value. About the technology Demand forecasting is vital for the success of any product supply chain. It allows companies to make better decisions about what resources to acquire, what products to produce, and where and how to distribute them. As an effective demand forecaster, you can help your organisation avoid overproduction, reduce waste, and optimise inventory levels for a real competitive advantage. Demand Forecasting Best Practices is a unique step-by-step guide, ideal for demand planners, S&OP managers, supply chain leaders and data scientists, demonstrating forecasting tools, metrics, and models alongside stakeholder management techniques that work in a live business environment. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. Essential advice for anyone aspiring to start up a technology company, based on decades of business experience. In Tech Startup Toolkit, you'll discover the good, the bad, and the ugly of succeeding with a tech startup. Author Jothy Rosenberg reveals the insights he's learned from an entrepreneurial career that's seen both $100 million sales, dramatic failures, and everything in between. Tech Startup Toolkit gives you concrete, actionable advice on how to: Succeed as a first-time CEOPitch and raise money from various types of investorsDevelop a go-to-market strategyCreate a strong positive cultureUnderstand what makes a VC tickWrite an elevator pitchUnderstand investment deal termsHone and align teamsEffectively downsize or wind down a companyPosition a company to be acquired In Tech Startup Toolkit Jothy tells stories from his incredible career that will give guidance and inspiration to anyone who's ever thought of creating or running a company. Every personal story teaches a vital lesson for any would-be startup founder, ensuring you avoid the pitfalls that end less-prepared companies. About the technology Why do eight out of ten tech startups fail? Is it inevitable? In Tech Startup Toolkit, nine-time tech startup founder Jothy Rosenberg tells you how to beat the odds. Part memoir and part survival guide, this book delivers battle-tested, unvarnished advice on capital, culture, boards, marketing, and management. In Tech Startup Toolkit, you'll discover the good, the bad, and the ugly of succeeding with a tech startup. Author Jothy Rosenberg reveals the insights he's learned from an entrepreneurial career that's seen both $100 million sales, dramatic failures, and everything in between. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. DESCRIPTION SharePoint is Microsoft's platform for collaborative web sites. From content management to community-building, SharePoint helps organizations share information and work together. SharePoint 2010 Site Owner's Manual is designed especially for nondevelopers who need to create and maintain SharePoint sites. The approaches are simple enough that a tech savvy business user can follow along without having to understand how to program. The author then discusses how to implement governance across multiple sites to ensure proper use and to establish relationships that will tie it all together into a cohesive solution. KEY POINTS * Geared towards end-users * Covers all the bases * Written by a Microsoft professional "SharePoint 2010 Site Owner's Manual" is designed especially for non-developers who need to create and maintain SharePoint sites. The approaches are simple enough that a tech-savvy business user can follow along without having to understand how to program. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. In the future, there are going to be millions of jobs with no one to fill them if more kids don't learn how to code. So why aren't more kids learning to program? Some think it's too hard, and others don't have parents who can help them because they don't know programming themselves. Learning to code with a tool like Scratch, an open source programming platform maintained by MIT, and having fun goals, like writing games, just might make a difference. That's where this book comes in. Hello, Scratch! is a how-to book that helps parents and kids work together to learn programming skills by creating new versions of old retro-style arcade games with Scratch. By building games, readers not only create fun finished products, but they'll learn important programming skills along the way. By the time readers are done, they'll be able to create their own games and understand the basics of computer programming and game design. Key Features: Introduction to Scratch Easy to follow examples Step-by-step guide This book is for kids and their parents who want to learn to program while creating games. No programming experience needed! About the Technology: Scratch is a drag-and-drop programming language created by the college Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). What can you make with Scratch? The short answer is anything. Key Features: Introduction to Scratch Easy to follow examples Step-by-step guide This book is for kids and their parents who want to learn to program while creating games. No programming experience needed! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. The idea behind Docker is simple. Create a tiny virtual environment called a container that holds just your application and its dependencies. The Docker engine uses the host operating system to keep track of your containers. Applications running inside containers share resources, making their footprints small. They are easy to install, manage, and remove. Docker in Action, Second Edition teaches you to create, deploy, and manage applications hosted in Docker containers running on Linux. Fully updated, with four new chapters and revised best practices and examples, this second edition begins with a clear explanation of the Docker model. Then, you go hands-on with packaging applications, testing, installing, running programs securely, and deploying them across a cluster of hosts. With examples showing how Docker benefits the whole dev lifecycle, you'll discover techniques for everything from dev-and-test machines to full-scale cloud deployments. Even small applications have dozens of components. Large applications may have thousands, which makes them challenging to install, maintain, and remove. Docker bundles all application components into a package called a container that keeps things tidy and helps manage any dependencies on other applications or infrastructure. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.