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The Business of iOS App Development
by Taylor Pierce Dave WooldridgeUpdated and expanded for the new Apple iOS8, The Business of iOS App Development, Third Edition shows you how to incorporate marketing and business savvy into every aspect of the design and development process, giving your app the best possible chance of succeeding in the App Store. This book is written by experienced developers with business backgrounds, taking you step-by-step through cost-effective marketing techniques that have proven successful for professional iOS app creators--perfect for independent developers on shoestring budgets. No prior business knowledge is required. The phenomenal success of the iPhone, iPad and the iPod touch have ushered in a "gold rush" for developers, but with well over a million apps in the highly competitive App Store, it has become increasingly difficult for new apps to stand out in the crowd. Achieving consumer awareness and sales longevity for your iOS app requires a lot of organization and some strategic planning. This is the book you wish you had read before you launched your first app! What you'll learn Analyze your ideas and competition, and identify your audience to evaluate sales potential Protect your business and intellectual property and avoid potential legal hassles Transform your iOS app into a powerful marketing tool. Build synergy with in-app cross-promotion and social media, and Apple's Game Center Utilize revenue-generating business models such as in-app advertising and In-App Purchase; includes extensive coverage of the iAd framework and the Store Kit API Improve usability and implement effective testing Create a pre-release buzz online with Twitter, Facebook, blogs, and a dedicated website Successfully navigate the App Store submission process Execute a post-release marketing strategy with press releases, app reviews, promotional sales and giveaways Who this book is for This book is for any developer looking to build a successful business selling iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad apps in Apple's iTunes App Store. All the code examples included in this book can be downloaded from http://iphonebusinessbook. com/. Table of Contents Seeing the Big Picture in a Crowded App Store Market Place Doing Your Homework: Analyzing iOS App Ideas and Performing Competitive Research Protecting Your Intellectual Property Your iOS App Is Your Most Powerful Marketing Tool Social Inception: Promoting Your Apps Within Apps Money for Nothing: When It Pays to Be Free Monetizing Free Apps with iAd and Other In-App Advertising Opportunities Exploring the Freemium Model with In-App Purchase Testing and Usability: Putting Your Best Foot Forward Get the Party Started! Creating a Prerelease Buzz Keys to the Kingdom: The App Store Submission Process Increasing Awareness for Your iOS App
Business Process Management Workshops: BPM 2013 International Workshops, Beijing, China, August 26, 2013, Revised Papers (Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing #171)
by Niels Lohmann Minseok Song Petia WohedThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of nine international workshops held in Beijing, China, in conjunction with the 11th International Conference on Business Process Management, BPM 2013, in August 2013. The nine workshops comprised Business Process Intelligence (BPI 2013), Business Process Management and Social Software (BPMS2 2013), Data- and Artifact-Centric BPM (DAB 2013), Decision Mining and Modeling for Business Processes (DeMiMoP 2013), Emerging Topics in Business Process Management (ETBPM 2013), Process-Aware Logistics Systems (PALS 2013), Process Model Collections: Management and Reuse (PMC-MR 2013), Security in Business Processes (SBP 2013) and Theory and Applications of Process Visualization (TAProViz 2013). The 38 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 74 submissions.
Business Process Outsourcing
by V. Anandkumar Subhasish BiswasA nascent industry in the 1990s, business process outsourcing (BPO) has taken India by storm. While this industry has been enmeshed in bad press and myths, the fact remains that it has proved to be an engine of economic growth for India over the last one decade. V. Anandkumar (VAK) and Subhasish Biswas have provided an insider's perspective that will be an invaluable read for the 150,000 'BPOites' that enter this industry every year from second and third-tier cities, and to those that are already working in the industry. This in-depth understanding of the BPO industry is also invaluable for business partners and industry leaders-for those who aim to set up a BPO, or for those keen to sustain the workforce in an industry known for its high attrition rate. The authors have dispelled myths while focusing on challenges, opportunities, and solutions from the perspectives of the employee, employer, and customer. How the industry has touched lives of thousands of youth and turned India into a global superpower makes this a compelling read for all those with a wider interest in the power of transformation.
Business Transformation: A Roadmap for Maximizing Organizational Insights
by Jim Davis Aiman ZeidEffectively introduce and promote analytics within your enterprise All companies use information to set strategies and accomplish business objectives. But how many CEOs and CIOs would say they are satisfied that their companies get maximum value from information? Business Transformation reveals how SAS's Information Evolution Model (IEM) can be used together with analytics for groundbreaking results. Author Aiman Zeid provides the necessary information you need to introduce and promote the use of analytics and insight across your organization. Along with examples and best practices of global companies that have successfully been through this process, you'll learn how to identify the starting point and develop a road map for execution. Reveals how to introduce and promote the use of analytics and insights across your organization Written by a lead developer at SAS global Business Intelligence Competency Center program and services Features global case studies and examples Practical and insightful, this reference provides businesses with an essential blueprint for creating improvements that optimize business returns and put the potential of data analytics to work.
Buying, Supporting, Maintaining Software and Equipment: An IT Manager's Guide to Controlling the Product Lifecycle
by Gay Gordon-ByrneDescribing how to avoid common vendor traps, Buying, Supporting, Maintaining Software and Equipment: An IT Manager's Guide to Controlling the Product Lifecycle will help readers better control the negotiation of their IT products and services and, ultimately, better manage the lifecycle of those purchases. The book supplies an inside look at the methods and goals of vendors and their contracts-which are almost always in conflict with end-user goals. The text is set up to follow the way most people experience technology products and contracting decisions. It begins by explaining the significance of the decisions made at the time of product selection. It details what you need to focus on when negotiating service and support agreements and describes how to use purchase orders to negotiate more favorable agreements. Covers product acquisition, support, and maintenance Examines hardware and software warranty and support models Considers finance and accounting issues for maintenance and support Spells out technology product details Explains postwarranty support and maintenance Provides the understanding to better negotiate with vendor sales teams Illustrating the types of problems typically experienced during product use, the book describes how to better control the useful life of your equipment. It supplies tips on how to avoid excessive charges from predatory vendors and concludes by delving into issues of product end of life. Explaining how to manage support and maintenance issues for the long term, this book provides the understanding you need to make sure you are more knowledgeable about the products and services your organization needs than the vendor teams with whom you are negotiating.
C: From Theory to Practice
by George S. TselikisDesigned for a compulsory fundamental course, C: From Theory to Practice uses a hands-on approach to teach the C programming language, using numerous examples and a clear, concise presentation. Easy to use and classroom tested, this textbook includes more than 500 exercises and examples of progressive difficulty to help students in understanding al
C++ 2013 for C# Developers
by Dean C. WillsC++ 2013 for C#yDevelopers provides a fast-track to C++ proficiency forthose already using the C# language at an advanced level. Beginning with a detailed explanation of the mechanics of C++'s execution sequence, its grammar, syntax and data access you'll quickly learn the similarities and differences between C++ and C#. The second and third partsof the of the book are devoted to a detailed deep-dive into C++ development to provide clear information and advice about how to use the languageeffectively. "
C# 5.0 Programmer's Reference
by Rod StephensStay ahead of the game with this comprehensive guide to the C# programming languageWell-known C# expert Rod Stephens gives novice and experienced developers a comprehensive tutorial and reference to standard C#. This new title fully covers the latest C# language standard, C# 5.0, as well as its implementation in the 2013 release of Visual Studio. The author provides exercises and solutions; and his C# Helper website will provide readers and students with ongoing support. This resource is packed with tips, tricks, tutorials, examples, and exercises and is the perfect professional companion for programmers who want to stay ahead of the game.Author Rod Stephens is a well-known programming authority and has written more than 25 programming books covering C#, Java, VB, and other languages. His books have sold more than 150,000 copies in multiple editions. This book's useful exercises and solutions are designed to support training and higher education adoptions.Learn the full range of C# programming language featuresQuickly locate information for specific language features in the reference sectionFamiliarize yourself with handling data types, variables, constants, and much moreExperiment with editing and debugging code and using LINQBeginning through intermediate-level programmers will benefit from the accessible style of C# 5.0 Programmer's Reference and will have access to its comprehensive range of more advanced topics. Additional support and complementary material are provided at the C# Helper website, www.csharphelper.com. Stay up-to-date and improve your programming skills with this invaluable resource.
C++ All-in-One For Dummies
by John Paul Mueller Jeff CogswellGet ahead of the C++ curve to stay in the game C++ is the workhorse of programming languages and remains one ofthe most widely used programming languages today. It'scross-platform, multi-functional, and updates are typicallyopen-source. The language itself is object-oriented, offering youthe utmost control over data usage, interface, and resourceallocation. If your job involves data, C++ proficiency makes youindispensable.C++ All-in-One For Dummies, 3rd Edition is yournumber-one handbook to C++ mastery. Author John Paul Mueller is arecognized authority in the computer industry, and your ultimateguide to C++. Mueller takes you through all things C++, includinginformation relevant to the 2014 update.Learn how to work with objects and classesConquer advanced programming and troubleshootingDiscover how lambda expressions can make your code more conciseand readableSee Standard Library features, such as dynamic arrays, inactionOnline resources include source code from examples in the bookas well as a C++ GNU compiler. If you need to learn C++, this isthe fastest, most effective way to do it. C++ All-in-One ForDummies, 3rd Edition will get you up and running quickly, soyou can get to work producing code faster and better than ever.
C/C++ Bibliography
by Safari Content TeamThe contents of this guide take you through the basics of C and C++ programming, from understanding the language form and layout through to using libraries and structures that enable you to build software. Some programming experience is expected in any other language.Developing application using C or C++ requires understanding the core elements of the language, such as the structure and format, alongside the ability to use both functional and object-oriented programming architectures to achieve your goals. C/C++ includes a wide variety of different libraries and environments, such as the Standard Template Library, and these extend the functionality and interface of the C/C++ programming environment to support a rich development environment. Following this bibliography will give you an excellent grounding in C and C++ programming using the books and content of Safari Books Online.
C# Deconstructed: Discover how C# works on the .NET Framework
by Mohammad RahmanC# Deconstructed answers a seemingly simply question: Just what is going on, exactly, when you run C# code on the . NET Framework? To answer this question we will dig ever deeper into the structure of the C# language and the onion-skin abstraction layers of the . NET Framework that underpins it. We'll follow the execution thread downwards, first to MSIL (Microsoft Intermediate Language) then down through just-in-time compilation into Machine Code before finally seeing the results executed at the hardware level. The aim of this deep-dive is to provide you with a much more rounded knowledge of the environment within which you code exists. As a managed language, it's best-practice to let the Framework deal with device interaction but you'll find the experience of taking the cover off once in a while a very rewarding one that will greatly enrich your appreciate of the C# language and the way in which in functions. What you'll learn Understand how C# handles your filesystem requests and passes them down to hard disks and memory Learn how RAM works and how programs map to address spaces Discover the C# compilation sequence in detail and follow it down from abstract code to actual function See how your device's micro-processor executes Machine Code and just-in-time compilation provides it when it's needed Learn how the Common Language Runtime (CLR) determines the execution of your code and handles Threading and Scheduling for your instructions Who this book is for This book is ideal for anyone who works with C# and has ever wondered what happens after they press F5. Table of Contents Anatomy of the C# compilation stack Data Access, Files and Storage Understanding Memory Usage The C# Compilation Sequence From CIL to Machine Code Execution through the CLR Execution Model II
C++ für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Stephen R. DavisVon Array bis Zeiger – lernen Sie alles zur Programmierung mit C++ Die Programmierung mit C++ muss nicht schwer sein. Mit diesem Buch werden Sie die C++-Syntax von der Pike auf lernen, verstehen und anwenden und schon ab dem ersten Kapitel eigene Programme schreiben. Stephen Randy Davis zeigt Ihnen unter anderem, wie Sie Variablen verwenden, logische Operationen ausführen, den Programmablauf steuern und Sequenzen in Arrays speichern. Außerdem erfahren Sie, wie Sie Code zu Modulen zusammenfassen, die Sie immer wieder verwenden können, und wie man Klassen erbt und faktorisiert, sodass Sie bald fließend C++ sprechen.
C++ Game Development Primer
by Bruce SutherlandC++ is the language behind most of today's computer games. This 96-page C++ Game Development Primer takes you through the accelerated process of writing games for otherwise experienced C++ programmers. After reading this book, you'll have the fundamental know-how to become a successful and profitable game applications developer in today's increasingly competitive indie game marketplace. For those looking for a quick introduction to C++ game development and who have good skills in C++, this will get you off to a fast start. C++ Game Development Primer is based on Learn C++ for Game Development by the same author, giving you the essentials to get started in game programming without the unnecessary introduction to C++. What you'll learn How to write C++ games using object-oriented programming techniques How to work with design patterns in C++ game development How to apply C++ to native game activities How to build an actual game project Who this book is for This book is for aspiring game developers with previous C++ programming experience who want to build game applications. Table of Contents 1. Managing Memory for Game Development 2. Useful Design Patterns for Game Development 3. Using File IO to Save and Load Games 4. Speeding Up Games with Concurrent Programming 5. Supporting Multiple Platforms in C++ 6. Wrapping Up with a Game Project Case Study
C# Game Programming Cookbook for Unity 3D
by Jeff W. MurrayAn Accessible, Modular Style of Game Building-Easily Start Making Games with Unity 3DC# Game Programming Cookbook for Unity 3D presents a highly flexible core framework to create just about any type of game by plugging in different script components. Most scripts function within the game framework or in your own structures. The techniques and conce
C# Multithreaded and Parallel Programming
by Rodney RinglerIf you are a C# developer and want to learn how to take advantage of the features of .NET for concurrent and multithreaded applications, then this book is for you. If you are already comfortable with C# but want to learn more about parallel design patterns, threads, tasks, and async, then look no further!
C++ Multithreading Cookbook
by Milos LjumovicThe book is an easy-to-follow guide for creating multi-threaded applications using C++. Each topic is thoroughly explained with multiple illustrations. Many algorithms, such as Dinning Philosophers Problem give you thorough explanations that will help you to understand and solve concurrent tasks. The book is intended for enterprise developers and programmers who wish to make use of C++ capabilities to learn the multithreaded approach. Knowledge of multithreading along with experience in C++ is an added advantage. However it is not a prerequisite.
C Primer Plus
by Stephen PrataC Primer Plus is a carefully tested, well-crafted, and complete tutorial on a subject core to programmers and developers. This computer science classic teaches principles of programming, including structured code and top-down design. Author and educator Stephen Prata has created an introduction to C that is instructive, clear, and insightful. Fundamental programming concepts are explained along with details of the C language. Many short, practical examples illustrate just one or two concepts at a time, encouraging readers to master new topics by immediately putting them to use. Review questions and programming exercises at the end of each chapter bring out the most critical pieces of information and help readers understand and digest the most difficult concepts. A friendly and easy-to-use self-study guide, this book is appropriate for serious students of programming, as well as developers proficient in other languages with a desire to better understand the fundamentals of this core language. The sixth edition of this book has been updated and expanded to cover the latest developments in C as well as to take a detailed look at the new C11 standard. In C Primer Plus you'll find depth, breadth, and a variety of teaching techniques and tools to enhance your learning: Complete, integrated discussion of both C language fundamentals and additional features Clear guidance about when and why to use different parts of the language Hands-on learning with concise and simple examples that develop your understanding of a concept or two at a time Hundreds of practical sample programs Review questions and programming exercises at the end of each chapter to test your understanding Coverage of generic C to give you the greatest flexibility
C# Programming: From Problem Analysis to Program Design
by Barbara DoyleOnly Doyle's C# PROGRAMMING: FROM PROBLEM ANALYSIS TO PROGRAM DESIGN, 4E brilliantly balances today's most important programming principles and concepts with the latest insights into C#. This perfect introductory book highlights the latest Visual Studio 2012 and C# 4. 0 with a unique, principles-based approach to give readers a deep understanding of programming. You'll find just the right amount of detail to create an important foundation in programming. This edition's straightforward approach and understandable vocabulary make it easier for readers to grasp new programming concepts without distraction. The book introduces a variety of fundamental programming concepts, from data types and expressions to arrays and collections, all using the popular C# language. New programming exercises and new numbered examples throughout this edition reflect the latest updates in Visual Studio 2012, while learning objectives, case studies and Coding Standards summaries in each chapter ensure mastery. While the book assumes no prior programming knowledge, coverage extends beyond traditional books to cover new advanced topics, such as portable class libraries used to create applications for Windows Phone and other platforms.
Cabling
by Bill Woodward Andrew OlivieroDevelop the skills you need to design and build a reliable, cost-effective cabling infrastructureFully updated for the growing?demand of fiber optics for large-scale communications networks and telecommunication standards, this new edition is organized into two parts. Part I covers LAN Networks and Cabling Systems offers comprehensive coverage on current cabling methodologies and is updated to the latest industry standards. Part II addresses Fiber-Optic Cabling and Components probes deeper into fiber optics, and can be used to prepare for the Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) and/or Fiber Optics Technician (FOT) certifications, two of the Electronic Technician's Association's leading certifications.Explains why cutting corners is a bad ideaWalks you through the obstacles to high-speed data transferEncourages you to follow the golden rules of cablingThis new edition is the only book you need for current cabling methodologies and standards.
Cabling Part 1
by Andrew OlivieroWith the growing demand for fiber optics in large-scale communications networks, network professionals need complete, up-to-the-minute information. This book constitutes Part 1 of Cabling: The Complete Guide to Copper and Fiber-Optic Networking and focuses on LAN Networks and Cabling Systems, offering comprehensive coverage on current cabling methodologies and is updated to the latest industry standards. Contents include:1. Introduction to Data Cabling.2. Cabling Specifications and Standards.3. Choosing the Correct Cabling.4. Cable System and Infrastructure Constraints.5. Cabling System Components.6. Tools of the Trade.7. Copper Cable Media.8. Fiber-Optic Media.9. Wall Plates.10. Connectors.11. Transmission Equipment.12. Ubounded (Wireless) Media.13. Cabling-System Design and Installation.14. Cable-Connector Installation.15. Cable-System Testing and Troubleshooting.16. Creating a Request for Proposal.17. Cabling @ Work: Experience from the Field.
Cabling Part 2
by Bill WoodwardA special e-book edition for network admins and technicians dealing with fiber opticsCabling is crucial to network performance, and incorrect use of cables can result in outages and constant troubleshooting. Specific standards and processes must be employed when working with fiber optics. This convenient e-book comprises Part 2 of the popular and fully updated Cabling: The Complete Guide to Network Wiring, 5th Edition, with extensive coverage of fiber optics for large-scale communications networks and telecommunications standards. You will learn principles and practices essential to successfully installing and maintaining a fiber-optic network.Convenient e-book format is accessible on tablets and mobile devicesExamines the principles of fiber optic transmission, optical fiber characteristics and construction, and basic principles of lightIncludes coverage of fiber optic cables, light sources, detectors, and receivers; passive optical networks, components, and multiplexers; and system design considerationsExplains splicing, connectors, safety considerations, link/cable testing, troubleshooting, and restorationCovers the objectives for popular Data Cabling Installer Certification (DCIC), Certified Fiber Optics Installer (CFOI), and Fiber Optic Technician (FOT) examsCabling Part 2: Fiber-Optic Cabling and Components, 5th Edition has the information you need to master every aspect of setting up and managing a fiber-optic network.
Cage-based Performance Capture (Studies in Computational Intelligence #509)
by Yann SavoyeNowadays, highly-detailed animations of live-actor performances are increasingly easier to acquire and 3D Video has reached considerable attentions in visual media production. In this book, we address the problem of extracting or acquiring and then reusing non-rigid parametrization for video-based animations. At first sight, a crucial challenge is to reproduce plausible boneless deformations while preserving global and local captured properties of dynamic surfaces with a limited number of controllable, flexible and reusable parameters. To solve this challenge, we directly rely on a skin-detached dimension reduction thanks to the well-known cage-based paradigm. First, we achieve Scalable Inverse Cage-based Modeling by transposing the inverse kinematics paradigm on surfaces. Thus, we introduce a cage inversion process with user-specified screen-space constraints. Secondly, we convert non-rigid animated surfaces into a sequence of optimal cage parameters via Cage-based Animation Conversion. Building upon this reskinning procedure, we also develop a well-formed Animation Cartoonization algorithm for multi-view data in term of cage-based surface exaggeration and video-based appearance stylization. Thirdly, motivated by the relaxation of prior knowledge on the data, we propose a promising unsupervised approach to perform Iterative Cage-based Geometric Registration. This novel registration scheme deals with reconstructed target point clouds obtained from multi-view video recording, in conjunction with a static and wrinkled template mesh. Above all, we demonstrate the strength of cage-based subspaces in order to reparametrize highly non-rigid dynamic surfaces, without the need of secondary deformations. To the best of our knowledge this book opens the field of Cage-based Performance Capture.
CakePHP 2 Application Cookbook
by James Watts Jorge GonzalezIf you are a CakePHP developer looking to ease the burden of development, then this book is for you. As a headfirst dive into the framework, this collection of recipes will help you get the most out of CakePHP, and get your applications baked in no time. Even if you're not familiar with the framework, we'll take you from basic CRUD building to useful solutions that will aid in getting the job done quickly and efficiently.
The Cambridge Handbook of Artificial Intelligence
by Keith Frankish William M. RamseyArtificial intelligence, or AI, is a cross-disciplinary approach to understanding, modeling, and creating intelligence of various forms. It is a critical branch of cognitive science, and its influence is increasingly being felt in other areas, including the humanities. AI applications are transforming the way we interact with each other and with our environment, and work in artificially modeling intelligence is offering new insights into the human mind and revealing new forms mentality can take. <P> This volume of original essays presents the state of the art in AI, surveying the foundations of the discipline, major theories of mental architecture, the principal areas of research, and extensions of AI such as artificial life. With a focus on theory rather than technical and applied issues, the volume will be valuable not only to people working in AI, but also to those in other disciplines wanting an authoritative and up-to-date introduction to the field.
Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science
by Helen Williams Dave WatsonEndorsed by Cambridge International Examinations. Develop your students computational thinking and programming skills with complete coverage of the latest syllabus from experienced examiners and teachers. - Includes a Student CD-ROM with animations of key concepts - Follows the order of the syllabus exactly, ensuring complete coverage - Introduces students to self-learning exercises, helping them learn how to use their knowledge in new scenarios This book covers the IGCSE (0478), O Level (2210) and US IGCSE entry (0473) syllabuses, which are for first examination 2015. It may also be a useful reference for students taking the new Computer Science AS level course (9608).