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Articulate Storyline Essentials
by Ashley ChiassonThis book is for intended for all those interested in working with Storyline to develop engaging e-learning projects. With a user-friendly interface, you don't need any prior experience with Storyline to create and publish your first project.
Learning Unity iOS Game Development
by Kyle LangleyBuild exciting games with Unity on iOS and publish them on the App Store About This Book * Take advantage of Unity 5's new tools to create a fully interactive mobile game * Learn how to connect your iTunes developer account and use Unity 5 to communicate with it * Use your Macintosh computer to publish your game to the App Store Who This Book Is For This book is for iOS developers who want to learn how to build games with Unity for the iOS platform. Some prior experience in game development would be useful. What You Will Learn * Create your own iTunes Connect Developer account and create an app within it * Set up iTunes Game Center features in iTunes Connect so you can use them within Unity 5 * Construct a game using C# that allows users to interactively control the game character * Use Unity 5's editor window to create a custom editor tool specific for the game made in the book * Store and keep track of data so the player is able to collect in-game pick-ups that can be used to purchase in-game goods * Use all game features so the player is able to fully navigate menus between the front menu and in the game state * Make, test, and finally release builds so you can play on your device and then submit the game to Apple for review In Detail Over recent years, the market for mobile game development using Unity has grown multi-fold with an overwhelming 600 million gamers playing games developed using Unity engine. The newly launched Unity 5 offers a wide range of dedicated and powerful tools for iOS developers who intend to follow the basics and gradually elevate their skills to revolutionize the way they design and publish games for the App Store. From beginners, to those who are experienced making video games, this book goes through the steps of using Unity 5 to make a game from the ground up and setting the game up with iTunes Game Center features. The book begins with an introduction to setting up an iTunes Connect developer account, this will allow you to use Unity to its full potential with iOS. You will create a new app in iTunes Connect with the settings for Apple approval. You will learn, in detail, how to use Unity 5 and the programming language C# to make a fully interactive game that keeps track of player progress, Game Center Leaderboards, and Achievements, as well as displaying iAds and offering In-App purchases. Moving on, you'll discover how to create development and release builds, enabling you to test the game on your device before finally submitting the game for Apple's approval. By the end of the book, you will have a complete understanding of how iTunes and Unity can be used in combination to build and publish a fully interactive and reliable game to the App Store. Style and approach This is a step-by-step guide that covers the fundamentals of gaming and reveals the secrets of building and monetizing games for the iOS platform.
Learning Spring Boot
by Greg L. TurnquistThis book is for both novice developers in general 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.
Clojure for Data Science
by Henry GarnerStatistics, big data, and machine learning for Clojure programmers About This Book * Write code using Clojure to harness the power of your data * Discover the libraries and frameworks that will help you succeed * A practical guide to understanding how the Clojure programming language can be used to derive insights from data Who This Book Is For This book is aimed at developers who are already productive in Clojure but who are overwhelmed by the breadth and depth of understanding required to be effective in the field of data science. Whether you're tasked with delivering a specific analytics project or simply suspect that you could be deriving more value from your data, this book will inspire you with the opportunities-and inform you of the risks-that exist in data of all shapes and sizes. What You Will Learn * Perform hypothesis testing and understand feature selection and statistical significance to interpret your results with confidence * Implement the core machine learning techniques of regression, classification, clustering and recommendation * Understand the importance of the value of simple statistics and distributions in exploratory data analysis * Scale algorithms to web-sized datasets efficiently using distributed programming models on Hadoop and Spark * Apply suitable analytic approaches for text, graph, and time series data * Interpret the terminology that you will encounter in technical papers * Import libraries from other JVM languages such as Java and Scala * Communicate your findings clearly and convincingly to nontechnical colleagues In Detail The term "data science" has been widely used to define this new profession that is expected to interpret vast datasets and translate them to improved decision-making and performance. Clojure is a powerful language that combines the interactivity of a scripting language with the speed of a compiled language. Together with its rich ecosystem of native libraries and an extremely simple and consistent functional approach to data manipulation, which maps closely to mathematical formula, it is an ideal, practical, and flexible language to meet a data scientist's diverse needs. Taking you on a journey from simple summary statistics to sophisticated machine learning algorithms, this book shows how the Clojure programming language can be used to derive insights from data. Data scientists often forge a novel path, and you'll see how to make use of Clojure's Java interoperability capabilities to access libraries such as Mahout and Mllib for which Clojure wrappers don't yet exist. Even seasoned Clojure developers will develop a deeper appreciation for their language's flexibility! You'll learn how to apply statistical thinking to your own data and use Clojure to explore, analyze, and visualize it in a technically and statistically robust way. You can also use Incanter for local data processing and ClojureScript to present interactive visualisations and understand how distributed platforms such as Hadoop sand Spark's MapReduce and GraphX's BSP solve the challenges of data analysis at scale, and how to explain algorithms using those programming models. Above all, by following the explanations in this book, you'll learn not just how to be effective using the current state-of-the-art methods in data science, but why such methods work so that you can continue to be productive as the field evolves into the future. Style and approach This is a practical guide to data science that teaches theory by example through the libraries and frameworks accessible from the Clojure programming language.
Mastering Linux Shell Scripting
by Andrew MallettMaster the complexities of Bash shell scripting and unlock the power of shell for your enterprise About This Book * Identify the high level steps such as verifying user input, using command lines and conditional statements in creating and executing simple shell scripts * Create and edit dynamic shell scripts to manage complex and repetitive tasks * Learn about scripting in Perl and programming in Python as a BASH scripting alternative with this practical, step-by-step guide Who This Book Is For Mastering Linux Shell Scripting has been written for Linux administrators who want to automate tasks in their daily lives, saving time and effort. You'll need to have command-line experience and be familiar with the tasks that you need to automate. What You Will Learn * Use the type command to identify the order of command evaluation * Create interactive scripts that prompt for user input * Foster menu structures for operators with little command-line experience * Develop scripts that dynamically edit web configuration files to produce a new virtual host * Write scripts that use AWK to search and reports on log files * Draft effective scripts using functions as building blocks, reducing maintenance and build time * Make informed choices by comparing different script languages such as Perl and Python with BASH In Detail Shell scripting is a quick method to prototype a complex application or a problem by automating tasks when working on Linux-based systems. Using both simple one-line commands and command sequences complex problems can be solved with ease, from text processing to backing up sysadmin tools. In this book, you'll discover everything you need to know to master shell scripting and make informed choices about the elements you employ. Get to grips with the fundamentals of creating and running a script in normal mode, and in debug mode. Learn about various conditional statements' code snippets, and realize the power of repetition and loops in your shell script. Implement functions and edit files using the Stream Editor, script in Perl, program in Python - as well as complete coverage of other scripting languages to ensure you can choose the best tool for your project. Style and approach The book will capture your attention and keep you engaged with the simplicity and clarity of each explanation. Every step is accompanied with screen captures so you can cross-check the results before moving on.
Functional Python Programming
by Steven LottThis book is for developers who want to use Python to write programs that lean heavily on functional programming design patterns. You should be comfortable with Python programming, but no knowledge of functional programming paradigms is needed.
Mastering Python Networking
by Eric ChouBecome an expert in implementing advanced, network-related tasks with Python. About This Book • Build the skills to perform all networking tasks using Python with ease • Use Python for network device automation, DevOps, and software-defined networking • Get practical guidance to networking with Python Who This Book Is For If you are a network engineer or a programmer who wants to use Python for networking, then this book is for you. A basic familiarity with networking-related concepts such as TCP/IP and a familiarity with Python programming will be useful. What You Will Learn • Review all the fundamentals of Python and the TCP/IP suite • Use Python to execute commands when the device does not support the API or programmatic interaction with the device • Implement automation techniques by integrating Python with Cisco, Juniper, and Arista eAPI • Integrate Ansible using Python to control Cisco, Juniper, and Arista networks • Achieve network security with Python • Build Flask-based web-service APIs with Python • Construct a Python-based migration plan from a legacy to scalable SDN-based network. In Detail This book begins with a review of the TCP/ IP protocol suite and a refresher of the core elements of the Python language. Next, you will start using Python and supported libraries to automate network tasks from the current major network vendors. We will look at automating traditional network devices based on the command-line interface, as well as newer devices with API support, with hands-on labs. We will then learn the concepts and practical use cases of the Ansible framework in order to achieve your network goals. We will then move on to using Python for DevOps, starting with using open source tools to test, secure, and analyze your network. Then, we will focus on network monitoring and visualization. We will learn how to retrieve network information using a polling mechanism, ?ow-based monitoring, and visualizing the data programmatically. Next, we will learn how to use the Python framework to build your own customized network web services. In the last module, you will use Python for SDN, where you will use a Python-based controller with OpenFlow in a hands-on lab to learn its concepts and applications. We will compare and contrast OpenFlow, OpenStack, OpenDaylight, and NFV. Finally, you will use everything you've learned in the book to construct a migration plan to go from a legacy to a scalable SDN-based network. Style and approach An easy-to-follow guide packed with hands-on examples of using Python for network device automation, DevOps, and SDN.
Selenium Essentials
by Prashanth SamsIf you are a developer who wants to migrate from Selenium RC or any other automation tool to Selenium WebDriver, then this book is for you. Knowledge of automation tools is necessary to follow the examples in this book.
Mastering Tableau
by David Baldwin<P><P>Mastering Tableau will help you improve your Tableau skills by providing: <P><P>A quick primer to refresh your skills and ensure a sound foundation <P><P>An understanding of how to effectively structure data for best results in Tableau <P><P>Techniques for using Tableau to explore and cleanse data <P><P>A deep dive into Table calculations and LOD calculations <P><P>Insight on various visualization types, how to build them,and when to use them <P><P>Mapping techniques both native and external to Tableau <P><P>Guidance on effective and advanced dashboarding <P><P>Instruction on using Tableau as an effective presentation tool - with or without PowerPoint <P><P>Techniques for improving performance <P><P>Best practices for interfacing with Tableau Server <P><P>A basic understanding of integrating effectively with R
Mastering Selenium WebDriver
by Mark CollinIncrease the performance, capability, and reliability of your automated checks by mastering Selenium WebDriver About This Book * Create an extensible test framework in Java supporting parallel execution with TestNG * Understand the power, simplicity, and limitations of the core Selenium framework * Write clear, simple, readable, and reliable tests that perform complex test automation tasks Who This Book Is For If you are a software tester or a developer who has learnt the basics of Selenium using the WebDriver API and is now ready to take the next step, then this is the book for you. What You Will Learn * Provide fast, useful feedback with sensible errors and screenshots * Create extensible, well-composed page objects * Gain an in-depth understanding of implicit and explicit waits, and how you should use them * Leverage the full power of the Actions API * Explore the full potential of the JavascriptExecutor * Extend Selenium's capabilities by integrating other applications * Learn how to plug third-party products into Selenium, and where it is appropriate to do so In Detail Selenium WebDriver, also known as Selenium 2, is a UI automation tool used by software developers and QA engineers to test their web applications on different web browsers. The Selenium WebDriver API is fully object oriented compared with the deprecated Selenium RC. The WebDriver API provides multi-language support and run tests on all the most popular browsers. In this wide and complex World Wide Web era, this book will teach you how to tame it by gaining an in-depth understanding of the Selenium API. This book starts with how to solve the difficult problems that you will undoubtedly come across as you start using Selenium in an enterprise environment, followed by producing the right feedback when failing, and what the common exceptions are, explain them properly (including the root cause) and tell you how to fix them. You will also see the differences between the three available implicit waits and explicit waits, and learn to working with effective page objects. Moving on, the book shows you how to utilize the Advanced User Interactions API, how you can run any JavaScript you need through Selenium, and how to quickly spin up a Selenium Grid using Docker containers. At the end, the book will discuss the upcoming Selenium W3C specification and how it is going to affect the future of Selenium. Style and approach This book is a pragmatic guide that takes you through the process of creating a test framework. It then shows you how you can extend this framework to overcome common obstacles that you will come across whilst using Selenium.
YARN Essentials
by Amol Fasale Nirmal KumarIf you have a working knowledge of Hadoop 1.x but want to start afresh with YARN, this book is ideal for you. You will be able to install and administer a YARN cluster and also discover the configuration settings to fine-tune your cluster both in terms of performance and scalability. This book will help you develop, deploy, and run multiple applications/frameworks on the same shared YARN cluster.
Learning Ext JS - Fourth Edition
by Villa Crysfel Carlos A. MendezIf you are a JavaScript developer who now wants to use the Ext JS framework, this is the book for you. This guide is useful to you whether you're new to Ext JS 5 or are a seasoned expert.<P><P> Experience in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is required in order to understand and get the most out of this book.
Xcode 6 Essentials
by Jayant VarmaThis book is aimed at developers who want to make applications for Apple devices with Xcode. iOS developers who have experience using other frameworks and languages can now migrate to Xcode and build creative, native apps.
Couchbase Essentials
by John ZablockiThis book is for those application developers who want to achieve greater flexibility and scalability from their software. Whether you are familiar with other NoSQL databases or have only used relational systems, this book will provide you with enough background to move you along at your own pace. If you are new to NoSQL document databases, the design discussions and introductory material will give you the information you need to get started with Couchbase.
Mastering Python for Finance
by James Ma WeimingIf you are an undergraduate or graduate student, a beginner to algorithmic development and research, or a software developer in the financial industry who is interested in using Python for quantitative methods in finance, this is the book for you. It would be helpful to have a bit of familiarity with basic Python usage, but no prior experience is required.
Xamarin Cross-platform Application Development Second Edition
by Jonathan PeppersIf you are a developer with experience in C# and are just getting into mobile development, this is the book for you. If you have experience with desktop applications or the Web, this book will give you a head start on cross-platform development.
Working with Odoo
by Greg MossLearn how to use Odoo, a resourceful, open source business application platform designed to transform and modernize your business About This Book * Configure, manage, and customize Odoo to fit the needs of your business * Learn about the new Odoo 8 website builder and e-commerce features that are seamlessly integrated with Odoo's business applications * Perform step-by-step configurations of the most important Odoo applications using real-world examples Who This Book Is For This book is perfect for people who have never used Odoo and for those who would like to learn about more advanced features such as creating your own custom modules. In order to get the most out of this book, you should be comfortable with downloading and installing software and understand basic business concepts such as sales, purchasing, inventory management, and basic accounting. What You Will Learn * Configure a functioning customer relationship management system * Set up a purchasing and receiving system for your company that allows you to track inventory, costs, and profit * Implement manufacturing operations and processes using real-world examples that you can put to use in your own company * Discover the capabilities of Odoo's financial accounting and reporting features * Integrate powerful human resource applications that simplify the collection and management of employee information * Utilize Odoo's full featured project management application to organize tasks and track time and costs associated with billable projects * Customize Odoo without writing a line a code In Detail Odoo continues to gain momentum throughout the world in regards to providing the best platform for open source ERP installations. Now with Odoo 8, you have access to a powerful website builder, integrated e-commerce features, and a fast-growing community to help transform and modernize your business. With this practical guide, you will cover the essential modules to get Odoo up and running for your company. After installing Odoo, you will use its sales management application to enter quotes, create sales orders, and invoice customers. You will then learn how to integrate the CRM application to manage your leads and convert them into lucrative opportunities and sales. Next, you will set up your own purchase management system, assigning products to suppliers and tracking orders with the new warehouse management and routing system. Finally, you will learn how to use analytics to track project expenses and keep your accounts simple and easy to maintain and build an Odoo module to extend its functionality and make it work for you. Working with Odoo covers all the core installation and usage functionalities of this popular tool, helping you to fully implement a working ERP system through practical, advanced, real-world examples. Style and approach This book is a practical guide that uses real-world examples to teach you how to implement Odoo into your business.
Learning Docker
by Pethuru Raj Jeeva S. Chelladhurai Vinod Singh<P><P>Optimize the power of Docker to run your applications quickly and easily <P><P>About This Book <P><P>Learn to compose, use, and publish the Docker containers <P><P>Leverage the features of Docker to deploy your existing applications <P><P>Explore real world examples of securing and managing Docker containers <P><P>Who This Book Is For <P><P>If you are an application developer who wants to learn Docker in order to utilize its features for application deployment, then this book is for you. No prior knowledge of Docker is required. <P><P>What You Will Learn <P><P>Build a Docker image using Dockerfiles <P><P>Push and publish images on Docker Hub <P><P>Run your own private Docker Hub and upload images onto it <P><P>Create and run services inside a container to deploy your applications with ease <P><P>Share data between the Docker host and containers <P><P>Orchestrate multiple containers with Docker Compose <P><P>Test and debug applications inside a Docker container <P><P>Secure your Docker containers with SELinux <P><P>In Detail <P><P>Docker is a next-generation platform for simplifying application containerization life-cycle. Docker allows you to create a robust and resilient environment in which you can generate portable, composable, scalable, and stable application containers. <P><P>This book is a step-by-step guide that will walk you through the various features of Docker from Docker software installation to the impenetrable security of containers. The book starts off by elucidating the installation procedure for Docker and a few troubleshooting techniques. You will be introduced to the process of downloading Docker images and running them as containers. You'll learn how to run containers as a service (CaaS) and also discover how to share data among containers. Later on, you'll explore how to establish the link between containers and orchestrate containers using Docker Compose. You will also come across relevant details about application testing inside a container. You will discover how to debug a container using the docker exec command and the nsenter tool. Finally, you will learn how to secure your containers with SELinux and other proven methods.
Learning Android Application Testing
by Paul Blundell Diego Torres MilanoIf you are an Android developer looking to test your applications or optimize your application development process, then this book is for you. No previous experience in application testing is required.
Hadoop Real-World Solutions Cookbook - Second Edition
by Tanmay DeshpandeOver 90 hands-on recipes to help you learn and master the intricacies of Apache Hadoop 2.X, YARN, Hive, Pig, Oozie, Flume, Sqoop, Apache Spark, and Mahout About This Book * Implement outstanding Machine Learning use cases on your own analytics models and processes. * Solutions to common problems when working with the Hadoop ecosystem. * Step-by-step implementation of end-to-end big data use cases. Who This Book Is For Readers who have a basic knowledge of big data systems and want to advance their knowledge with hands-on recipes. What You Will Learn * Installing and maintaining Hadoop 2.X cluster and its ecosystem. * Write advanced Map Reduce programs and understand design patterns. * Advanced Data Analysis using the Hive, Pig, and Map Reduce programs. * Import and export data from various sources using Sqoop and Flume. * Data storage in various file formats such as Text, Sequential, Parquet, ORC, and RC Files. * Machine learning principles with libraries such as Mahout * Batch and Stream data processing using Apache Spark In Detail Big data is the current requirement. Most organizations produce huge amount of data every day. With the arrival of Hadoop-like tools, it has become easier for everyone to solve big data problems with great efficiency and at minimal cost. Grasping Machine Learning techniques will help you greatly in building predictive models and using this data to make the right decisions for your organization. Hadoop Real World Solutions Cookbook gives readers insights into learning and mastering big data via recipes. The book not only clarifies most big data tools in the market but also provides best practices for using them. The book provides recipes that are based on the latest versions of Apache Hadoop 2.X, YARN, Hive, Pig, Sqoop, Flume, Apache Spark, Mahout and many more such ecosystem tools. This real-world-solution cookbook is packed with handy recipes you can apply to your own everyday issues. Each chapter provides in-depth recipes that can be referenced easily. This book provides detailed practices on the latest technologies such as YARN and Apache Spark. Readers will be able to consider themselves as big data experts on completion of this book. This guide is an invaluable tutorial if you are planning to implement a big data warehouse for your business. Style and approach An easy-to-follow guide that walks you through world of big data. Each tool in the Hadoop ecosystem is explained in detail and the recipes are placed in such a manner that readers can implement them sequentially. Plenty of reference links are provided for advanced reading.
Learning Selenium Testing Tools - Third Edition
by Raghavendra Prasad MgIf you are a software developer with a basic knowledge of testing and are interested in automated testing using Selenium, this is the book for you. No prior knowledge of Selenium is required.
Mastering JIRA
by Ravi SagarIf you are a JIRA administrator managing small-to-medium JIRA instances and want to learn how to manage enterprise-scale instances, then this book will help you expand your knowledge and equip you with advanced skills. Prior understanding of JIRA core concepts is required.
Learning Yii Testing
by Matteo PescarinDevelopers who have a solid pre-existing knowledge of Yii's core concepts will find this book an ideal introduction to learning to write tests using Yii 2's tools. You'll learn to create faster and more reliable applications with less time and effort.
JIRA Essentials Third Edition
by Patrick Li<P><P>Use the features of JIRA to manage projects and effectively handle bugs and software issues <P><P>About This Book <P><P>Install, build, and implement your own Atlassian JIRA instance to track and manage projects <P><P>Customize your JIRA with data capture and display, workflow design, and security to suit your requirements <P><P>Step-by-step exercises at the end of each chapter for you to try out and reinforce your skills <P><P>Who This Book Is For <P><P>If you wish to develop your practical skills with JIRA in order to install, use, and manage your projects, then this is the perfect book for you. You need to be familiar with software project management and basic computer operations, specifically the system on which you will use JIRA. <P><P>What You Will Learn <P><P>Learn about the JIRA architecture and essential components that help you prepare for deployments <P><P>Understand JIRA from both an end users and administrator's perspective <P><P>Design and implement custom forms to capture information with custom fields, screens, and validation rules <P><P>Create and design custom workflows with complex validation logic and business rules <P><P>Secure JIRA data from unauthorized access <P><P>Notify users with updates using automated e-mail rules <P><P>Search, report on, and analyze your project progress <P><P>Manage and run projects with Agile methodologies <P><P>In Detail <P><P>Atlassian JIRA is an enterprise issue tracker system. One of its key strengths is its ability to adapt to the needs of the organization, ranging from building Atlassian application interfaces to providing a platform for add-ons to extend JIRA's capabilities. <P><P>JIRA Essentials, Third Edition provides a comprehensive explanation covering all major features of Atlassian JIRA, broken down and organized in logical order. The book starts by showing you how to set up your own JIRA instance before introducing you to key features and concepts such as business processes, workflows, e-mails, and notifications. This book will show you how to develop software more efficiently by planning, designing, and customizing your own JIRA implementation. At the end of each chapter, you will have the opportunity to put your newly acquired knowledge into practice by following a step-by-step, hands-on project that you will build throughout the book.
Python Essentials
by Steven F. LottThis book is designed for Python 2 developers who want to get to grips with Python 3 in a short period of time. It covers the key features of Python, assuming you are familiar with the fundamentals of Python 2.